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’Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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, Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Residents looking to head south to Arizona for some sun during the winter months will soon be able to depart from the Lethbridge Airport and fly directly, non-stop thanks to a new partnership between Flair Read More
There will soon be a new way to get around in the city of Lethbridge. Starting in April, e-bikes and e-scooters will be gliding across the windy city. BCN’s Micah Quinn has details on Read More
The CP Rail strike that took place earlier this week, although short, could’ve had major impacts affecting many areas including the supply chain. Tory Campbell Reeve for Lethbridge County says with there being so Read More
The Town of Vegreville Alberta has a large contingent of Ukrainian people. The mayor of the town says the war in Ukraine is really affecting many in his community. Tim MacPhee says many of their Read More
A Calgary woman is speaking out against Ottawa’s travel mandates after her father experienced major car troubles while driving across the country to attend his mother’s funeral. During her father’s 36- hour Read More
Beginning Monday, more travelers will be able to take to the sky as more restrictions have been eased by the Canadian government. Ottawa has adjusted its travel health notice from a level three to a Read More
For more than two weeks access to the Coutts border crossing had been blocked as protesters wanted to send a simple message to politicians, drop the COVID-19 mandates. As Angela Stewart explains, the blockade not Read More
The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge County have seen an increasing number of blockages and slow-moving vehicles in our region. More people seem to be showing their support for the truckers involved in the Freedom Read More
A Medicine Hat barber is giving the gift of fresh buzz cuts to the truckers in Ottawa. Calvin Isaac Maltin, Owner of Isaac Barbershop, will be heading to our nation’s capital where he plans Read More
It is not just in Ottawa where people are protesting. Truckers headed to the Coutts border crossing here in Alberta with a slow roll and a powerful message for our politicians. BCN’s Angela Stewart Read More
A Lethbridge family whose members recently became Canadian citizens says it was a long and grueling process. But Angela Stewart explains, the family says they wouldn’t have had it any other way and are Read More
The federal government’s vaccine mandate requiring all truck drivers who enter Canada to show proof of full vaccination has some truckers already parking their rigs. It’s believed about 90 per cent of truck drivers Read More
One local trucking company says it is good news that Ottawa will allow unvaccinated Canadian truckers to cross the border coming back into Canada. And as Angela Stewart reports, the reversed decision should help with Read More
Imagine being able to see the world with just a click of a button. A pair of Lethbridge entrepreneurs are making that happen with a new app. BCN’S Angela Stewart has the details.Read More
With the holidays upon us many are looking to get out and have a few drinks with friends and family, but it’s also the time of year that Mothers Against Drunk Driving really ramp Read More
Another deep freeze is expected for the province over Christmas. If you are planning on travelling, make sure to plan ahead especially if you are going to be driving to your destination. AMA has some Read More
Anticipation turned into elation Monday morning as the U.S. border crossing opened to non-essential travellers for the first time in nearly 20 months. Some started lining up as early as two in the morning.Read More
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