It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a mental health toll on many of us. Psychologists, counsellors and even pastors are dealing with an influx of people who need help navigating their Read More
With the recent federal budget municipalities can expect $2.2-billion worth of support. We asked Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman how much of that 2.2-billion will actually make its way to our city?Read More
As the days start to get warmer, many campers are itching to warm up their RVs for weekend getaways and staycations. We spoke with the staff of Bridgeview RV Resort right here in Lethbridge to Read More
Moving onto post-secondary schooling can be a daunting task. But for four young athletes from Chinook High School in Lethbridge, they are doing just that and making the leap to further their careers in sports. Read More
It’s National Volunteer week. A week each year that recognizes local volunteers. There is one specific program that has gone above and beyond during the pandemic. It is called Keep in Touch. Volunteers are Read More
Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. &Read More
Nominations are now open for the leadership of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta. Paul Hinman was the Interim leader, but now he’s throwing his hat in the ring to try to become the Read More
Within 48 hours, a total of 35 bikes were donated to be distributed to kids in need in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative started after a private Facebook post between community collaborators really took off.Read More
On May 3rd, pastor James Coates from GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove Alberta is going to court for violating our province’s public health restrictions. Bridge City News has an exclusive 15 minute interview with pastor Read More
A local man is asking drivers to slow their roll when they make their way through neighbourhoods. The Slow Your Roll campaign started last year after an unfortunate car accident that ended in the death Read More
Local community groups and nonprofits in our city are set to receive some much needed financial help. Applications for the Community Event Support Grant and Community Capital Support Grant are now being accepted by the Read More
It may be a hot real estate market in Southern Alberta, but buying or selling a home amid a pandemic comes with its own challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown millions of people’s financial Read More
When it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to implement the Emergency Act. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says Ottawa taking away that much power away from Read More
When it comes to loving your neighbor it is just about being neighbourly saying hi and loaning your neighbor your lawnmower? Lynda MacGibbon wrote a book called the vertical neighbour and she says when it Read More
Tuesday marks Volunteer Recognition Day. It salutes those in our city who dedicate their time to helping out in the community. Volunteer Lethbridge has been a staple in our city for 40 years, and they are Read More
The Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre is the new proposed name for a cultural facility that is parked next to Henderson Lake and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The name Bunka means culture in Japanese. As Read More
The president of the Justice Centre For Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay, explains why he has major concerns about a new Alberta bill which will impact the Public Health Act.Read More
Exhibition Park is home to plenty of Southern Alberta staples, including Whoop-Up Days. The building is currently host to Alberta Health Services COVID-19 immunization centre. Alberta premier, Jason Kenney, announced recently his optimism for Read More
An Edmonton man will put on his walking shoes and make a 500 kilometre trek from Lethbridge to Edmonton from July 7th to the 23rd. He’s doing this to raise money and awareness in the Read More
Growing up today can be a challenge. Throw in a pandemic and there are even more obstacles for young people to overcome. Josh Burnette wrote a book called Adulting 101 Book 2. He is a guy who Read More
A trial, following jury selection began Monday for a husband and wife accused of trying to smuggle cocaine into Canada at the Coutts border crossing in December of 2017. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 84 bricks Read More
It’s no secret that businesses have been struggling since the pandemic started, but some establishments have found it extremely difficult to keep afloat particularly when the province repeatedly opens and shuts down. BCN’s Read More
A donation centre was started last year in Lethbridge as a way of combating the pandemic and the huge losses that many families have incurred. As Micah Quinn explains, staff say they are in need Read More
A local entrepreneur is collecting carts for cash. It all started for Braydee Dahl when he was just 15. The young man says that his business has allowed him to buy a truck and even pay Read More
There are concerns when it comes to CPC leader Erin O’Toole’s carbon tax plan. That is according to Ross McKitrick who is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph. McKitrick says Read More
The City of Lethbridge is calling on Indigenous artists to participate in a special project. The city is in the process of community engagement for an ongoing public art program, which will see local artists’ Read More
Bike enthusiasts are being encouraged to don their helmets and jump on their bicycles for a good cause. The Great Cycle Challenge Canada raises money for programming and cancer research for sick kids who are Read More
Farmers are facing a number of challenges today especially during the pandemic. That is according to Lynn Jacobson, President of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture. Another issue is coaling mining in the eastern slopes of Read More
