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
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
Communities across southern Alberta are about to see original Blackfoot names come back to life. A project aiming to resurrect Blackfoot names through the use of signage hopes the initiative will enrich the landscape, invite Read More
Lethbridge City Transit announced that there will be some demand zone tweaks with route and schedule changes beginning on Wednesday. Demand zone changes include Zones 101 to 103 and Route 51 will now travel along Jerry Potts Blvd, Read More
Tourism Lethbridge has partnered with the Downtown B-R-Zed to officially launch a new initiative. The initiative is called Sip, Taste, Explore! A Southern Alberta Agriventure and it’s all about promoting agri-food tourism and businesses. Read More
Team Canada Junior Roller Derby managed to bring home the bronze medal after competing in the World Cup in France last weekend. Team Canada defeated Team World 340 to 67. A member of the Female Division Team Read More
A new self-serve option is now available on all Lethbridge city transit buses. The city has updated their fare collection system to include the ability to buy bus fare anywhere through the mobile app and Read More
With the recent warm weather here in southern Alberta many people are looking forward to driving off to a campground this weekend. Waterton Lakes National Park is no exception. Christy Gustavison, the visitor experience manager Read More
Since the war broke out in Ukraine over a year ago, Samaritans Purse Canada has been on the ground providing relief to those affected. But with recent events including a collapsed dam which caused massive Read More
The Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society is reminding people to drive accordingly following Motorcycle Safety Awareness last month. Liane Langlois the group’s president says we need to be mindful of bikers on the road especially Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Rotary Club are currently on the road for their 12th annual Los Amigos trip. The 3,000 kilometre journey is an opportunity for members to bring down decommissioned emergency vehicles so that they Read More
Could WestJet pilots strike just prior to the May long weekend? Captain Bernard Lewall chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about the strike action vote currently in place. He says WJ pilots are the lowest Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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