On May 16, Lethbridge Police received reports of eight needles, a naloxone kit, and pistol ammunition by Westminster Elementary school. Sarah Villebrun, who found the items says she canvass the area every 2 hours, and finding needles Read More
Scams involving contractors are happening a lot more lately. Hiring a company for lawn care can be a nightmare, and for one man that meant losing money after the company asked for payment up front Read More
The Alberta government says that it is changing public health restrictions to allow drive-in events to take place throughout the province. That includes Drive In movies here in our city. Prior to that, owner/operator Read More
The border has been closed to non-essential travellers since March of 2020. According to reports, the federal government has begun preliminary internal discussions about reopening the border, but it is expected that there will be an Read More
There is one thing that many of us agree on when it comes to things we miss doing before the pandemic began. It is going to the movies. While there are no immediate plans for Read More
We’ve all heard a lot about pandemic burnout affecting Albertans. A local church has started a new initiative called Ride Don’t Hide YQL to help those struggling with their mental health. The event Read More
Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park is set to double its current hosting capacity thanks to construction of a new 268 thousand square foot Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. The facility is expected to open in early 2023. The Read More
The idea of what reconciliation means to the community has been a hot button topic in the past few years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released in 2015. Much has been said about residential Read More
Another name has been dropped in the hat to run for Mayor of the City of Lethbridge. Gary Klassen is a long-time realtor who has a desire to help the windy city. Gary Klassen has Read More
A drug house in Lethbridge’s north side has been shut down. The Alberta Sheriffs’ Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit and Lethbridge Police boarded up the property located at 124 19th Street North. SCAN began Read More
Students of post-secondary institutions have faced a tough time during the pandemic. Lethbridge College has developed an initiative called the Ready to Rise campaign to help those who have been impacted the most. As Micah Read More
There is apparently some confusion as to who is in charge when deciding who receives citations to those who are breaking public health orders. We asked our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, is it the province? Read More
Former Blood Tribe councillor Sheldon Day Chief is running to be the next mayor for the city of Lethbridge. He has lived in southern Alberta for 30 years, and says that a collaborative approach is the Read More
When it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine it appears as though the AstraZeneca shot may become harder to get. According to political reporter, Brian Lilley, there are two reasons for that. In Alberta, it Read More
A popular video game will be making its way to TV audiences around the world. The Last of Us will start filming in southern Alberta in July. As Micah Quinn explains, a casting call has Read More
A recent announcement by the Alberta government has meant thousands of Alberta students have had to make the switch to learning from home due to COVID-19 restrictions for schools. The Taber Safe Haven Women’s Read More
It is National Nurses week. Our local nursing community is currently working through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every single hospital floor is impacted, and nurses continue to show up. BCN’s Ainsley Read More
You may have noticed prices of commodities going up recently. Gasoline and lumber come to mind, and you can add canola to that list. It’s the Bitcoin of the agriculture industry – canola. Before last Read More
Many businesses have continued to struggle under the new restrictions that were introduced by the Alberta government. Local eatery Honkers Pub has decided that it’s not feasible to stay open under the current climate. Read More
There are just under 100 communities in and around southern Alberta that are taking part in making sure that mental health in rural communities is looked after. The Rural Mental Health Project has three pillars the Read More
Alberta premier Jason Kenney outlined the most recent numbers for the vaccine rollout in the province, saying the vaccine program is being implemented “as quickly as we can, so we can get back to normal”. Read More
This week is International Economic Development Week. It is a time to celebrate the work of economic development practitioners. It’s also an opportunity to encourage dialogue to provide a better understanding of what economic Read More
Alberta’s Justice Minister Kaycee Madu recently announced that fines for defying provincial public health orders will double to $2,000. Lethbridge Police have issued five charges for failing to comply with the Public Health Read More
Alberta started accepting vaccine bookings for kids as young as 12 starting May 10. These individuals have two options when it comes to booking their vaccine. Direct booking with Alberta Health Services, or contacting one of the 34 Read More
Bike Medicine Hat is a non-profit society that pursues a collaborative approach to make cycling better and safer in the gas city. They have recently partnered with Cycling Without Age. This program allows seniors to Read More
Now that post-secondary aged students are eligible to receive their shot in the arm, the University of Lethbridge is giving them the chance to win fall tuition through a new initiative called the It’s Read More
The Lethbridge Food Bank has a new Executive Director to man the helm. Mac Nichol has worked for the Interfaith Food Bank and the Alpha House in Lethbridge just to name a few. Now he’Read More
It’s not all gloom-and-doom with restrictions, shutdowns and lockdowns here in Lethbridge. Two popular events have merged together at Exhibition Park for your weekend enjoyment. Expos are a great way to explore new wares, Read More
This year and last, we’ve all had a glimpse of what it feels like to wait for hope. And for children with critical illness, Make A Wish makes their dreams come true. Trailblaze For Read More
While most of the new provincial restrictions came into effect May 5, all students from kindergarten to Grade 12 went to online classes. These new measures are part of the government’s scenario 3 learning strategy. Bridge Read More
