This Sunday will mark the 25-year anniversary of a tragedy that took place in the town of Taber, Alberta. On April 28, 1999, a 14-year-old boy walked into W.R. Myers High School and began shooting. He Read More
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Students take plunge at Chillin’ 4 Charity
If you happened to be near the bus loop outside the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday, you would have seen an unusual sight. It appeared to be a splash-and-play day, complete with an above ground Read More
An impressive roster of leaders graced the University of Lethbridge campus Wednesday for its first-ever International Women’s Day Leadership Conference. Vice-Provost for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Martha Mathurin-Moe was one of the key organizers Read More
Reaction to Provincial Budget – NDP Finance Critic, ATA, AUPE
Although school divisions say they’re encouraged to see the budget addressing enrolment growth by putting more teachers in classrooms, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says this budget does not go far enough. BCN’s Jeannette Read More
Two of the four Chinook High School football players who were charged with sexual assault of another player have pleaded not guilty here in Lethbridge. The boys, all aged 16 and 17 are charged with sexual assault Read More
Drew Barnes is a former independent MLA from Cypress-Medicine Hat. He says many parents are now celebrating the news shared by Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday. He says parents need to informed when it comes Read More
Our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson talks about some of the biggest hot button topics in regards to some of this potential legislation or regulations that will soon be implemented by the Alberta government impacting trans Read More
The president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Jason Schilling, expressed his concerns with this potential legislation. He says what the government wants to move forward with will put many transgender youth at risk.Read More
Daycares across Alberta temporarily shut down today to protest the financial strain they have been under due to 10 dollar a day daycare. As BCN’s, Alex MacLeod reports, for some the dollars don’t make Read More
Alberta Motor Association celebrates 86 years with the school safety patrol program. They thanked 350 of their young volunteers in Lethbridge by providing a Skate with the Canes day at Enmax Centre. It’s not everyday Read More
Between the cold weather, the shorter days and the hustle of the holidays being over, it’s easy to feel a bit depressed. If you felt a little blue today, you’re not alone. Today, Read More
The University of Regina Pride Centre for Sexuality and Diversity is challenging the right of Saskatchewan parents and guardians to be informed about the consent to the gender identity transitions of their children under the Read More
The University of Lethbridge is receiving funding of nearly 700-thousand dollars for agriculture research. The donation came from Results Driven Agriculture Research, or R-DAR. Board chair for the non-profit Doctor David Chalack (CHAlick) says the Read More
November 20th is proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance. It was started back in 1999 to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The University of Lethbridge is holding its own Read More
There was record-breaking attendance at the BMO Centre this past weekend as more than 3,700 delegates attended the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting. One person is taking the credit for why this years numbers Read More
A bus with Southland Transportation was involved in a collision early Wednesday morning in Lethbridge. Officials with the school division say the incident occurred at 8:24 a.m. at the intersection of 10th Avenue South and Read More
On Monday the Lethbridge School Division made the decision to cancel the football program at Chinook High School based on the recommendations of consultant Kevin Cameron. This, following an alleged October 3rd incident in the Read More
Analog Books encourages students to write through short story competition
Analog Books is hosting a brand-new short story writing competition for high school students. An official with the bookstore says the competition came to be after they were approached by the chancellor of the University Read More
University of Lethbridge sees highest number of international students
Officials with the University of Lethbridge say they have the highest number of international students who are attending classes at the post-secondary school to date. This fall, the school welcomed 1,228 new students, both to the Read More
A traditional Buffalo Winter Count Robe was unveiled Tuesday morning at Lethbridge College. It was part of the post-secondary honouring Truth and Reconciliation week. The robe will be used as a teaching tool for students Read More
“Freedom activists” seeking “removal” of Trudeau, head east from Alberta
Several dozen people calling themselves “freedom activists” met in Medicine Hat at a trucker stop Monday. Some of the group, who are against the use of SOGI (which is the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Read More
1-Million-March-4-Children in Lethbridge brings protesters from both sides
Canadians from across the country came out to join in the 1 Million March 4 Children. The rallies were held in protest of the sexual orientation and gender identity which is a tool being used in elementary Read More
The president of the Alberta Teachers Association also weighed in on the 1 Million March 4 Children. Jason Schilling says parents who protest SOGI – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity being used in schools, need a better understanding Read More
A new environmental science lab was recently launched by Lethbridge College and Livingstone Range School Division. The lab will be located at the PEAKS Collegiate Campus in Coleman, Alberta. Staff with LRSD told us that Read More
As students headed back to school across the province, the RCMP are sending out reminders and safety tips to look out for to parents and drivers. Angela Stewart has more from RCMP. Read More
It was back to school for the post-secondaries in our city on Tuesday. Staff at Lethbridge College say it has been a busy time for them as there is a rise of students this year Read More
The Labour Day long weekend wrapped up which means that students headed back to school in Lethbridge. New harmonized school and playground zones are now in place. BCN’s Micah Quinn heard from city officials Read More
An August report by Rentals.ca has released new information about the state of the rental market in Lethbridge. Our city came in at number 32 out of 35 for the most expensive areas to rent. Meanwhile, Read More
Nine different Holy Spirit Catholic School Division institutions from around southern Alberta recently became the proud recipients of $10,000 in cash. The money is thanks to Kidoodle.TV and their Million Dollar School Giveaway contest. Each Read More
Alberta Teachers Association’s president, Jason Schilling, says he is looking forward to working with this new government following Monday night’s election. Schilling says the hope is that there will be a collaborative effort Read More