The sound of dismay was heard in downtown Lethbridge at Festival Square on Wednesday afternoon. Canada kicked off their first game of the World Cup versus a heavily favoured Belgium. Sadly, Canada lost 1-nil to the number two ranked Belgium team. Officials from the Lethbridge Soccer Association say it was a huge day for soccer […]Read More
Ski season is officially underway at some resorts in the province including Sunshine Village in Banff. The resort recently had its earliest opening in 40 years on November 3. An official at the resort says conditions on the hills are incredible for those heading to the slopes. “We got hit with a storm around […]Read More
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s soccer team earned bronze over the weekend at the ACAC Championships, ultimately not winning their goal of heading to nationals this year. This is the third year the women’s team has walked away with bronze. Head Coach Sean Carey says the team tried really hard but just couldn’t come out […]Read More
The 2022 World Cup is set to kick off on November 20 in Qatar. The best soccer teams from around the world will go head-to-head to compete for the top prize of World Cup champions. Canada has qualified for the big event for the first time since 1986. Here in Alberta the top women’s and […]Read More
The sport of powerlifting continues to gain traction. A local powerlifter is a defending world champion and is set to go back to England to challenge for the title again later this year. BCN’s Micah Quinn has more on the 72-year-old powerlifter and what motivates him to keep going.Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to finish the last few games of their preseason schedule this weekend. Players and coaches are gearing up for the start of the regular season, which begins on September 24th. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, there was a strong feeling of hope for the future of the team in the […]Read More
Paid parking has officially begun at the ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge. For those who live near the arena, they say they are upset because they believe those who attend events at the centre will be parking in front of their homes instead of paying the parking fee. BCN’s Angela Stewart has that story. Read More
The new turf at The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium has been installed. Athletes are pretty excited to be playing on the new field. The FieldTurf surface has about three times the infill than the old space had and is up to the same standard as a CFL turf. Student athlete Keegan Brantner says […]Read More
For the first time in almost a decade, Whoop-Up Days will feature a Pro Rodeo. The special event will be taking place over the next three days. Some well-known riders will be at the rodeo. CEO of Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Mike Warkentin, says it wasn’t an easy process getting the rodeo back to our […]Read More
Fans of soccer in our city are set for a treat this weekend. The Lethbridge Soccer Association is hosting the Tier Two Alberta Youth Outdoor Soccer Provincials. There will be 47 teams competing with players ranging in age from 13 to 17. Players from across the province will be taking part including five teams from […]Read More
Friends remember the popular Medicine Hat fisherman known as Vlogger John. The 35-year-old’s body was retrieved four days after he went missing, at Lynx Creek in the Crowsnest Pass where he’d been solo fishing. Rajesh John, his real name, who is a husband and father, had been making his mark in the sport through his […]Read More
The Lethbridge Junior Bulls little league baseball team fell short on Sunday in their championship game against British Columbia. Head coach Zachary Goruk says the team couldn’t execute properly and because of that, they weren’t able to pull out a win. He says, however, he’s hoping the kids walk away from the game as a […]Read More
The final numbers are in for the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier here in Lethbridge. A report says it was a huge success. Close to $17 million was generated for the local economy during the special curling event. Over 18,000 out of towners attended the festivities as well. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, local organizations are […]Read More
A total of 92 golfers hit the links on Wednesday afternoon for a good cause. The KidSport Lethbridge and Taber Charity Golf Tournament reeled off some holes in one at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort to raise important funds for kids in our city and the surrounding area of southern Alberta. Genny Hunter-Barr, the board chair […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge is getting a new turf at the Community Stadium consisting of a new product from FieldTurf Canada. The existing groundwork, which was laid at the stadium for the last 12 years, needed replacement after it was starting to tear up. Teams will soon get to play on about a million pounds […]Read More
Before the Lethbridge Hurricanes there was the Lethbridge Broncos. The WHL team played in our city from 1974-1986 and won the WHL championship in the 1982-83 season. A huge sports fan in our city has decided to write a book highlighting the history of the Broncos with the proceeds going to a worthy charity. Video […]Read More
Cities from across our province are set to host the 2022 Southern Alberta Summer Games. The event will also be held in Lethbridge, with a variety of sports to choose from. Anyone can register online and staff from the Lethbridge Sport Council say the games are important for our entire community. “Instead of the traditional […]Read More
The Lethbridge Bulls are heading back to the mound on Thursday night at Spitz Stadium to start off the 2022 season. The team will also honour an umpire who passed away in 2021 by holding a ceremony before the game. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, players and staff are excited to get the new season […]Read More
Former Lethbridge Hurricanes players will be making their way to our city on May 27. The Canes are hosting the 15th annual Celebrity Sports Dinner. Mark Greig and Kevin St. Jacques, who played with the Canes in the late 80s and early 90s, will be in attendance. Both players were inducted into the Wall of […]Read More
Baseball is making its way back to Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge. The Prairie Baseball Academy is entering the Canadian College World Series after finishing in second place during the regular season. As Micah Quinn reports, the team hammered home what it will take to win the tournament.Read More
This week’s game is sure to have the fans on the edge of their seats when the Flames and the Oilers hit the ice for Round 2 in the playoffs. We spoke to fans from each of the teams that they support and asked their thoughts heading into the first Battle of Alberta in three […]Read More
It’s no doubt that the battle between the Flames and Oilers this week will be a very exciting one, but the game is most likely also expected to draw in some big economic boosts. Both Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge and Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen say this is big especially for restaurants and bars […]Read More
The game of disc golf has become very popular at Lethbridge College. Games were played recently to raise funds for student scholarships at the post secondary institution. BCN’s Micah Quinn has the story on this innovative fundraiser. UPDATE: A total of $6,806 was raised for the fundraiser.Read More
Paid parking at the ENMAX Centre is a go, however the decision to implement parking meters at the arena is causing some major disappointment for not only the Lethbridge Hurricanes but also for Lethbridge College students. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, community groups say they are disappointed. Read More
Residents can now expect to be charged a parking fee when they attend a Hurricanes game or a concert at the ENMAX Centre. City council voted earlier this week in favour of implementing parking meters at the arena and an official with the Lethbridge Hurricanes says they were not included in the decision when the […]Read More
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