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 Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support from Travel Alberta

Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support

Naveen Day May 5, 2026

A popular guiding company that gives tourists a look around Crowsnest Pass is expanding their offerings across southern Alberta, thanks to support from Travel Alberta. BCN’s Naveen Day has more.Read More

 Women Pilots Making a Global Impact | Lindsay Sytsma

Women Pilots Making a Global Impact | Lindsay Sytsma

Jeannette Rocher March 3, 2026

It’s Women in Aviation Week and Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada is highlighting the women who are helping deliver hope to some of the most isolated communities on earth. From pilots and aircraft engineers to Read More

 Mayor Hyggen says WestJet leaving Lethbridge is “frustrating”

Mayor Hyggen says WestJet leaving Lethbridge is “frustrating”

Landon Hickok February 25, 2026

Lethbridge Mayor, Blaine Hyggen is calling WestJet’s decision to end its commercial operations in Lethbridge “frustrating”. The Calgary-based airline says it’s discontinuing its flights to both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat after expressing in Read More

 WestJet discontinuing flights to Lethbridge & Medicine Hat

WestJet discontinuing flights to Lethbridge & Medicine Hat

Landon Hickok February 24, 2026

Travelers in southern Alberta will have one less mode of transportation they can utilize. WestJet says they are suspending regular service to both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. WestJet confirmed that their regular flights from either Read More

 Winter returns with a vengeance in Lethbridge

Winter returns with a vengeance in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok February 17, 2026

Winter has returned with a vengeance across the country. Environment Canada has issued a slew of weather warnings as large swaths of the nation face messy conditions like winter storms, intense snowfall and freezing rain. Read More

 Why are Canadian Companies affected by U.S. Border Politics | Bryan Spencer

Why are Canadian Companies affected by U.S. Border Politics |

Jeannette Rocher February 4, 2026

Canadian companies are increasingly caught in the crossfire of U.S. politics. From protests targeting ICE-linked businesses to backlash against Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison, companies are being pressured over decisions tied to border enforcement and Read More

 Visa-free travel to China could increase demand: Travel Agency

Visa-free travel to China could increase demand: Travel Agency

Landon Hickok January 16, 2026

As part of the latest breakthrough deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney shared that Chinese President Xi Jinping is committed to ensuring visa-free access for Canadians who want to visit China for tourism. This Read More

 Tourism Lethbridge promoting YQL with Victoria trip contest

Tourism Lethbridge promoting YQL with Victoria trip contest

Landon Hickok December 4, 2025

Tourism Lethbridge wants to remind residents and visitors to southern Alberta to utilize the Lethbridge Airport for their travels in a new initiative project. A new marketing campaign is aimed at promoting travel into and Read More

 Blowing Snow affecting commute in Lethbridge

Blowing Snow affecting commute in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok November 28, 2025

We’re seeing varying amounts of snowfall in other parts of the country as well. Here in Lethbridge, drivers had to deal with a substantial accumulation of snow on the morning commute. Environment Canada predicted Read More

 Kalispell witnessing declining visitors, launches Canadian tourism initiative

Kalispell witnessing declining visitors, launches Canadian tourism initiative

Landon Hickok November 10, 2025

The city of Kalispell, Montana says they have seen a significant decline in tourism and business in the past year due to the lack of Canadians crossing the border and visiting the region. Discover Kalispell, Read More

 Letbridge Bodybuilding Family Appears on Family Feud Canada

Letbridge Bodybuilding Family Appears on Family Feud Canada

Jeannette Rocher October 10, 2025

How many of us have the opportunity to be on a game show? Now, how about being on one with your whole family? If you tuned into Family Feud Canada Thursday night you would have Read More

 Lethbridge looking to enhance airport services

Lethbridge looking to enhance airport services

Landon Hickok July 10, 2025

The City of Lethbridge is looking to take steps to enhance services at YQL by collecting origin and destination travel data throughout this year. Currently only one WestJet flight departs and arrives to and from Read More

 Heathrow Airport shutdown affects 1300+ flights

Heathrow Airport shutdown affects 1300+ flights

Landon Hickok March 21, 2025

A Lethbridge travel agency owner is sharing what Friday’s blackout at London’s Heathrow Airport will still do to disrupt worldwide commute, after a fire at a electrical substation cut power to the whole Read More

 Lethbridge listed as “Domestic Destination” by Airbnb

Lethbridge listed as “Domestic Destination” by Airbnb

Landon Hickok March 19, 2025

An article from Airbnb lists Lethbridge as one of a handful of “Domestic Destinations” in Canada, as domestic travel in the nation has increased by 20% since the beginning of 2025.Read More

 WestJet introduces changes to YQL airport

WestJet introduces changes to YQL airport

Landon Hickok October 3, 2024

WestJet’s changes to their operations to the Lethbridge Airport have begun, decreasing the number of flights but increasing passenger and cargo room.Read More

 New rules for taking your pooch across border

New rules for taking your pooch across border

Jeannette Rocher July 26, 2024

If you’re a dog owner who likes to travel across the border with your furry companion – whether it’s by land, air or sea – you should be aware there are some new restrictions the Read More

 Air Line Pilots Assoc. update on WestJet contract talks

Air Line Pilots Assoc. update on WestJet contract talks

Hal Roberts March 26, 2024

Contract negotiations continue between WestJet and its regional pilots. You may recall the mainline pilots reached a deal with the airline last May. The chair of the WestJet Encore Master Executive Council of the Air Read More

 WestJet Pilots to hold Info Picket at YYC

WestJet Pilots to hold Info Picket at YYC

Jeannette Rocher March 21, 2024

Seeing pilots at an airport is a usual sight, but this Friday, March 22 if you’re heading to the Calgary International Airport Friday, you could see hundreds of WestJet pilots holding an informational picket. They Read More

 No more personal canoes, kayaks at Waterton Park

No more personal canoes, kayaks at Waterton Park

Jeannette Rocher March 20, 2024

If you are thinking about bringing along your canoe, kayak, paddle board or windsurf board to Waterton Lakes National Park this summer…don’t. The folks with Parks Canada say due to the threat of Read More

 Avalanche Canada extends avalanche warning due to significant snowfall

Avalanche Canada extends avalanche warning due to significant snowfall

Jeannette Rocher March 6, 2024

Avalanche Canada has extended a special avalanche warning until the end of day Thursday, March 7th due to more significant snowfall on top of the snowpack layer that’s been a cause for concern. Avalanche Read More

 Highway 3 Twinning president not happy with Guilbeault

Highway 3 Twinning president not happy with Guilbeault

Hal Roberts February 23, 2024

The president of the Highway Three Twinning Association here in southern Alberta is not happy with the recent comments made from federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault recently allegedly said that Ottawa should not be Read More

 Tourism Initiative to bring travelers to Southern Alberta

Tourism Initiative to bring travelers to Southern Alberta

Naveen Day January 31, 2024

Tourism Lethbridge recently announced the launch of an innovative national tourism initiative aimed at bolstering the tourism industry in Southern Alberta.  It is called “The Sustainable Journeys Prairies to Pacific Corridor,” and is made possible Read More

 School bus collision in Lethbridge involves two children; no injuries reported

School bus collision in Lethbridge involves two children; no injuries

Jeannette Rocher November 2, 2023

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

 Is it more affordable to live in a motorhome than a house?

Is it more affordable to live in a motorhome than

Naveen Day October 30, 2023

In Canada, the demand for housing has been outpacing the available supply, leaving numerous potential home buyers in search of alternatives. Living in a motorhome has become increasingly popular, particularly among younger generations. Cost plays Read More

 Road Conditions with AMA

Road Conditions with AMA

Jeannette Rocher October 25, 2023

If you had to call a tow truck today you weren’t alone. The fresh snowfall wreaked havoc on our roads. The Alberta Motor Association says their call volume across the province was sitting at Read More

 Suitcases for Kids

Suitcases for Kids

Naveen Day October 24, 2023

Lethbridge Family Services is launching an innovative Christmas-themed campaign called Suitcases for Kids. The objective of this initiative is to provide essential support for foster children during transitions between homes, as a suitcase often becomes Read More

 Community Conversation event

Community Conversation event

Naveen Day October 24, 2023

More than 40 city projects were on display at the ENMAX Centre on Monday afternoon. The City of Lethbridge hosted a Community Conversation event for locals to give feedback and learn about the things happening in Read More

 Advantages of Winter Tires

Advantages of Winter Tires

Naveen Day October 24, 2023

The days of clean dry roads might be a thing of the past for the next little while and many of us have already completed our seasonal tire swaps.  While some save money twice a Read More

 Snow plows work on Priority 1 routes following recent snowfall

Snow plows work on Priority 1 routes following recent snowfall

Angela Stewart October 24, 2023

Lethbridge was hit by a winter wonderland across much of Southwestern Alberta on Tuesday. Snow crews have been working around the clock since last night following the recent snowfall the city received. Crews have been Read More

 Threat of Old Man Winter has Albertans scrambling for winter tires

Threat of Old Man Winter has Albertans scrambling for winter

Naveen Day October 23, 2023

As Albertans brace themselves for a visit from Old Man Winter, tire service shops are dealing with an influx of people in a panic to get their vehicles outfitted with winter tires. Simon Hendriks of Read More

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  • Lethbridge Correctional Centre receives Blackfoot name

    May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026

    A traditional Blackfoot name has been given to Lethbridge’s correctional facility. BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.

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  • Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

    May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026

    Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognized from May 4 to 10. In Lethbridge, the Canadian Mental Health Association is...

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  • Qualicare Home-Care Lethbridge marks opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

    May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Qualicare Home Care Lethbridge. The event, hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber...

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  • 60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

    May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026

    Numerous grants were handed out to charitable organizations across the region on Thursday. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and southern...

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  • 2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

    May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026

      One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has...

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  • 2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

    May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026

      One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has...

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  • City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper

    May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026

    It’s always good to get help and take advantage of this digital age. Knowing that, the City of Lethbridge has...

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  • Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness

    May 4, 2026 May 6, 2026

    This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. The City and Lethbridge County are reminding residents of the importance of being...

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  • SACPA discusses coal mining debate in the Eastern-Slopes

    May 1, 2026 May 6, 2026

    The recent provincial government move to support new coal projects continues drawn the community’s attention. Today, at the Southern Alberta...

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  • Giving Machine to allocated over $146,000 to local Charities

    May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026

    The Giving Machine collected over 146-thousand dollars for its 2025 campaign in support of five local charities. Time has flown by — it feels like just yesterday...

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