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 94 Cabs adds pink taxi to Lethbridge streets

94 Cabs adds pink taxi to Lethbridge streets

Angela Stewart March 13, 2023

As part of International Women’s Day last week, a local cab company wanted to recognize female workers. 94 Cabs in Lethbridge changed the color of one of its cabs to white and pink to honor female taxi drivers. This is the first year for the colored cab and it will be staying on the roads […]Read More

 “Last of Us” filmed in Waterton, Chamber prez discusses experience

“Last of Us” filmed in Waterton, Chamber prez discusses experience

Jeannette Rocher March 9, 2023

Waterton Chamber president discusses “The Last of Us” episode filmed at one of his hotels. Host Jeannette Rocher and Shameer Sulemon also discuss the federal money the park received to enhance and create new tourism experiences, events, and attractions.Read More

 Samaritans Purse providing aid following deadly earthquake in Turkey

Samaritans Purse providing aid following deadly earthquake in Turkey

Angela Stewart February 8, 2023

Emotions are running high in Turkey and Syria following a deadly earthquake that took place earlier this week. Samaritans Purse is doing what it can to help bring aid to those who need it the most. Help was sent right away from Samaritan’s Purse following the quake. David Bock with the organization explains just some […]Read More

 ‘Safety driving tips during foggy conditions:’ Environment Canada

‘Safety driving tips during foggy conditions:’ Environment Canada

Angela Stewart January 16, 2023

It was quite foggy earlier today across much of SW Alberta. In fact, over the last couple of days, our region has been under some thick fog. We are slowly seeing a change in weather to clear out some of that denseness. Jesse Wagar a meteorologist with Environment Canada says foggy conditions are traffic hazards […]Read More

 LSCO partners with Drive Happiness to bring assisted transportation program

LSCO partners with Drive Happiness to bring assisted transportation program

Angela Stewart January 10, 2023

A partnership between the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Drive Happiness now offers a senior assisted transportation program. Those looking to use the service must be registered as a rider and everything is pre-arranged. There is also a small fee attached. Officials at the LSCO is reminding us that it is not a taxi service. […]Read More

 Refugee Bus Pass Program extended additional two months

Refugee Bus Pass Program extended additional two months

Micah Quinn January 9, 2023

The Refugee Bus Pass Support Program in our city was extended for an additional two months. In July of last year, Lethbridge city council approved $90,000 of funding for Lethbridge Transit to provide a free six month bus pass to all new refugees arriving in our city. In September, council allocated $15,000 from the contingencies […]Read More

 Lethbridge woman brings Traveling Puck around the world

Lethbridge woman brings Traveling Puck around the world

Micah Quinn January 5, 2023

Now here’s something you don’t hear every day. A Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey puck has gone on a world tour. Its owner, Kathy Hong, calls the object the Traveling Puck. Video Journalist Micah Quinn spoke with Hong about her trips with the puck over the years and her plans to bring it with her again the […]Read More

 Sunwing passengers frustrated after being stranded

Sunwing passengers frustrated after being stranded

Angela Stewart January 3, 2023

Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces. Patrick Go-Bay of Prince Albert says his group of 11 people had to rent cars and drive home after Sunwing flew them back to Canada more than a week late and left them at Calgary’s airport. The carrier has […]Read More

 Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett to begin next spring

Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett to begin next

Angela Stewart November 25, 2022

The Alberta government is forging ahead with plans to twin a major section of highway in Southern Alberta. Shovels will soon be in the ground to twin a section Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett and it will take place through a phased-in approach. Angela Stewart has more on what this means for the Taber and southwestern […]Read More

 Fifty per cent increase in accident calls to Lethbridge Police during Wednesday snowstorm

Fifty per cent increase in accident calls to Lethbridge Police

Angela Stewart November 3, 2022

Wednesday’s huge dump of snow made for some slick driving conditions on the roads in and around the city. Lethbridge Police say they had about a 50 per cent increase in the number of calls coming into the Collision Reporting Centre.  Police say the increase is on par with most of the other major snowfalls […]Read More

 City declares Phase 1 snow routes

City declares Phase 1 snow routes

Angela Stewart November 2, 2022

Phase 1 of our city’s snow routes has officially been declared after the massive dump of snow we received. This means temporary parking will be in effect on all routes for this phase so the snow plows can clear those areas beginning on Thursday. The city’s Transportation Manager, Darwin Juell, says they plan to have […]Read More

 AMA safe winter driving tips

AMA safe winter driving tips

Angela Stewart November 2, 2022

The cold and icy temperatures can make for some slick conditions on the roads. Folks at the AMA are offering some tips to make sure you get to your destination safely. Some of those include having good visibility and practicing safe braking techniques. Ryan Lemont says it’s good to have these reminders especially during major snowfall events.  […]Read More

 Construction changes made at YQL ahead of Flair Airlines

Construction changes made at YQL ahead of Flair Airlines

Angela Stewart September 27, 2022

In preparation for Flair Airlines flying into YQL, construction has picked up once again at the Lethbridge airport. In order to accommodate the larger aircraft that will be on the tarmac this winter, the airport had to make some renovations. Some of the changes include increasing the holding room capacity after passengers go through screening, […]Read More

 Coaldale Ride and Rods event to take place

Coaldale Ride and Rods event to take place

Angela Stewart July 21, 2022

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 12 men die from it daily. That is why Coaldale’s Ride for Dad charity fundraiser group will be hosting the first annual Ride and Rods event this Saturday which will feature classic cars for the first time. All the funds from the weekend […]Read More

 Waterton residents disappointed with new visitor centre, Parks Canada holds grand opening Tuesday

Waterton residents disappointed with new visitor centre, Parks Canada holds

Angela Stewart July 20, 2022

Even though many were celebrating Parks Canada’s official grand opening of the new interpretive centre in Waterton there are some who are not happy about it. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains while some appreciate the central hub for visitors, there are others who are simply not in favour of it. Read More

 Blackfoot heritage showcased at new Waterton Lakes National Park visitor centre

Blackfoot heritage showcased at new Waterton Lakes National Park visitor

Angela Stewart July 19, 2022

Waterton Lakes National Park had the official grand opening of its new visitor centre on Wednesday. The special event was hosted by Parks Canada along with the Kainai and Piikani Nations. The original interpretive centre burned down during the Kenow Wildfires back in 2017. While the new centre opened to the public in February, this […]Read More

 City council unanimously votes to bring in bus passes for refugees coming to Lethbridge

City council unanimously votes to bring in bus passes for

Angela Stewart July 8, 2022

City council voted unanimously Tuesday to offer free bus passes to refugees. City Councillor Ryan Parker brought forward a motion that will see passes be handed over the next six month to any refugees arriving in Lethbridge this year. Parker says funding for this initiative is coming from the council contingency fund. “I am glad […]Read More

 Campers already flocking to RV resort just in time for high season

Campers already flocking to RV resort just in time for

Angela Stewart July 7, 2022

The warm weather means more people will be out camping and RVing. The Bridgeview RV Resort is just beginning their season with many already setting up their fifth wheels and travel trailers. There are around 124 RVs currently at the park and more are expected to show up. One of the managers of the resort […]Read More

 ‘Not doing so well’: most vulnerable want to see more support as tent encampment grows in Lethbridge

‘Not doing so well’: most vulnerable want to see more

Angela Stewart June 24, 2022

Lethbridge has been dealing with an issue of many tent encampments popping up near some downtown facilities. The city currently does not have long-term housing solutions for the most vulnerable. In a special feature, BCN’s Angela Stewart spoke to some of the homeless who say they want to see city officials step up and offer […]Read More

 ‘Internationally recognized,’ Town of Vulcan adopts Star Trek theme

‘Internationally recognized,’ Town of Vulcan adopts Star Trek theme

Angela Stewart June 21, 2022

If you’ve ever visited Vulcan, Alberta you would probably notice a particular theme that runs throughout the town. BCN’s Angela Stewart went on a tour with the town’s mayor and discussed how they adopted everything from Star Trek. Read More

 Travellers still expected to see mandates for cruise ship vacations

Travellers still expected to see mandates for cruise ship vacations

Angela Stewart June 15, 2022

Although the feds are suspending the travel mandates for airlines and trains on June 20th, travellers will still be faced with the COVID-19 mandates if they are planning on going on a cruise. Proof of vaccination and a negative test is still required and an official with AMA Travel says the requirements could be different […]Read More

 Galt Museum highlighting transit from past to present

Galt Museum highlighting transit from past to present

Micah Quinn June 13, 2022

A new exhibition at the Galt Museum and Archives is showcasing the history of local transit here in our city. The exhibition is called Ticket to Ride. Micah Quinn has more on the interesting transit artifacts from past to present.Read More

 Freedom marcher James Topp continues cross-country journey, veteran faces obstacles

Freedom marcher James Topp continues cross-country journey, veteran faces obstacles

Angela Stewart June 6, 2022

Freedom marcher James Topp continued his cross-country journey of walking across Canada protesting the COVID-19 mandates. Topp who is serving in the Canadian Armed Forces says he is in the process of being released from the military as he doesn’t believe in the mandates. He was also charged for speaking out against the restrictions while […]Read More

 No food bank in the Town of Raymond, community food shed underway

No food bank in the Town of Raymond, community food

Angela Stewart June 6, 2022

Thanks to a $13,650 grant through a community foundation group, the Town of Raymond will soon have a fully functioning food storage shed for people to come and grab what they need. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the help is so needed especially at a time when inflation is through the roof.  Read More

 Samaritan’s Purse provides aid in Ottawa following deadly storm

Samaritan’s Purse provides aid in Ottawa following deadly storm

Angela Stewart May 27, 2022

Samaritans Purse is officially on the ground helping in Ottawa after a wild storm ravaged through the city. The organization will be helping specially for tree and yard and debris removal. Samaritan’s Purse says they are working alongside the city of Ottawa to manage all the debris when it comes to clearing people’s properties that […]Read More

 Lethbridge newcomer faces education challenges after immigrating to Canada, hopes to inspire others

Lethbridge newcomer faces education challenges after immigrating to Canada, hopes

Angela Stewart May 13, 2022

Had she known about an Alberta Engineering Technology program through the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), a newcomer to Lethbridge says she would’ve been able to fast track her education after moving from Ukraine with her young son six years ago. As BCN’s Angela Stewart tells us, the woman hopes […]Read More

 Lethbridge Airport fully renovated, stakeholders attend grand opening

Lethbridge Airport fully renovated, stakeholders attend grand opening

Angela Stewart May 11, 2022

The newly renovated Lethbridge Airport is now fully operational and today the city had a grand opening ceremony for the facility. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the ceremony included some special guests who say, this renovation is huge for our city.Read More

 Annual Jane’s Walk set to stroll through Lethbridge

Annual Jane’s Walk set to stroll through Lethbridge

Angela Stewart May 5, 2022

The annual Jane’s Walk is back and will be making its way through Lethbridge this weekend. The walk, which has been taking place in our city for the last nine years, is a free walking tour for pedestrians to learn more about neighborhoods and hear different stories about the city. An organizer for the event […]Read More

 City officials encourage residents to prepare emergency kit

City officials encourage residents to prepare emergency kit

Angela Stewart May 2, 2022

Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event to remind people to take action and prepare themselves for any emergency that could occur. Lethbridge City officials echoed what Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said having an emergency kit is vital to protect you and your family. “We want to make sure of course food and water […]Read More

 PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent says the change relieves stress

PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent

Angela Stewart April 1, 2022

Starting today, vaccinated travellers won’t need a COVID-19 test to come into the country. An official with AMA Travel says that with it being spring break, a lot of people are away already, and the change just helps alleviate travel headaches. “I think what it does is it allows people, it kind of gives them […]Read More

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