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 Lethbridge Airport to remain busy as WestJet service ends

Lethbridge Airport to remain busy as WestJet service ends

Landon Hickok June 3, 2026

The City of Lethbridge is advancing a roadmap for the local airport as regular passenger service to YQL comes to an end. WestJet is ending their single route service to and from Calgary after June 23Read More

 Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’ after the previous hot weather began to dry up moisture from dry land crops. With Read More

 Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact remains minimal. By Tuesday morning, the river reached a flow rate of 615 cubic metres per Read More

 Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Read More

 Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property taxes. Residential taxes will drop three-tenths of a percent from 7.2 to 6.9 percent, Read More

 Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly created senior leadership role today. She is responsible for advancing City Council’s economic vision Read More

 Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert, officials say this is something motorists should keep in mind year-round because children move Read More

 School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and Read More

 Lethbridge issues notice asking residents to conserve water

Lethbridge issues notice asking residents to conserve water

Landon Hickok June 1, 2026

The City of Lethbridge has experienced heavy rainfall over the past few days, with Environment Canada saying the region would get a total accumulation of 50-100mm of rain. It has caused water levels in Read More

 $300-million West Lethbridge multi-use development begins construction

$300-million West Lethbridge multi-use development begins construction

Landon Hickok May 29, 2026

An expected large-scale, mixed-use development has now broken ground in west Lethbridge. The Core Crossing project is intended to drastically expand westside services in commercial, retail and residential areas. The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Read More

 Thousands protest UCP across Alberta including Lethbridge

Thousands protest UCP across Alberta including Lethbridge

Landon Hickok May 29, 2026

Across the province today, large rallies were held as the Alberta Federation of Labour held its “Day of Protest” as part of their “Fight Back Now” campaign to push back against UCP government policies. The Read More

 Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2026

As the City of Lethbridge expands pedestrian safety measures across more intersections, officials are introducing new crosswalk signals designed to give pedestrians a head start before vehicles receive a green light. The initiative aims to Read More

 Kevin Pillar in Lethbridge to participate in baseball festivities

Kevin Pillar in Lethbridge to participate in baseball festivities

Landon Hickok May 28, 2026

As Lethbridge continues their Grand Slam of Baseball festivities this week, a prominent figure in the sport stopped by our city to meet with fans. Toronto Blue Jays alumni, Kevin Pillar, met with fans at Read More

 Interest for commercial development around Highway 23 & 519 intersection

Interest for commercial development around Highway 23 & 519 intersection

Landon Hickok May 28, 2026

The Town of Nobleford and Lethbridge County have been granted provincial funding to begin land assessments for commercial development around a key rural intersection. The roundabout at Highways 519 and 23,  serves as a major route for Read More

 University of Lethbridge celebrates record graduates in 2026

University of Lethbridge celebrates record graduates in 2026

Landon Hickok May 28, 2026

The University of Lethbridge started to celebrate their latest graduates today. Thursday morning began the first of four ceremonies taking place over the next two days. This year’s graduation class is the largest in Read More

 Trek for Tourette 2026 brings awareness and support to Lethbridge

Trek for Tourette 2026 brings awareness and support to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 28, 2026

This Sunday, the Lethbridge community is invited to participate in Trek for Tourette Lethbridge 2026. The event seeks to raise awareness and funds to support research into this neurological condition, also known as a tic disorder. Read More

 University of Lethbridge honours acclaimed artist and a leading researcher

University of Lethbridge honours acclaimed artist and a leading researcher

Heidi Echavarria May 28, 2026

Today and tomorrow, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating the largest graduating class in the institution’s history. More than 1,600 students are being convocated during the Spring Graduation ceremonies. During the morning ceremony, in addition Read More

 Lethbridge Bulls back for the 2026 season

Lethbridge Bulls back for the 2026 season

Landon Hickok May 28, 2026

It’s about to time to pull out the ball caps, the bats and hot dogs; another season of Lethbridge Bulls baseball is about to get underway – beginning Thursday. BCN’s Landon Hickok was at Read More

 Coalhurst campground shifts to group rental model

Coalhurst campground shifts to group rental model

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2026

A southern Alberta campground is shifting its services from individual overnight camping to group rental use. It is the Miners Memorial Park Campground in Coalhurst. Mayor Deb Florence says as of May 15, 2026, the campground no Read More

 Coaldale donation boosts Bringing Hearts Home Campaign

Coaldale donation boosts Bringing Hearts Home Campaign

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2026

The Bringing Hearts Home Campaign is getting closer to reaching its fundraising goal, as community support for the cause continues to grow. Today, a generous donation of $300,000 was made by the Coaldale Community Wellness Association. Read More

 U of L prof to receive Canadian Mathematical Society award

U of L prof to receive Canadian Mathematical Society award

Naveen Day May 27, 2026

A local professor will receive a nationally recognized award for her service to the mathematics community. BCN’s Naveen Day has the story.Read More

 Wastewater Treatment Plant approved for immediate critical upgrades

Wastewater Treatment Plant approved for immediate critical upgrades

Landon Hickok May 26, 2026

The city’s wastewater treatment plant will officially receive new upgrades and much needed expansion after city council voted in favour of approving a four-year long renovation project for the plant. The plant has been Read More

 Milling & paving work begins on city roads

Milling & paving work begins on city roads

Landon Hickok May 26, 2026

City crews have started to work on milling and paving city streets – and are telling residents to watch out for road closures across local, collector, and arterial roads. Crews will complete their work into three Read More

 Foodie Fest 2026 promises to whet your appetite for local eats

Foodie Fest 2026 promises to whet your appetite for local

Naveen Day May 26, 2026

A free summer event series kicked off Tuesday afternoon in Lethbridge’s Festival Square. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details on Foodie Fest, which celebrates the Downtown’s vibrant food scene.Read More

 Chinook High School stages Anne of Green Gables…The Musical

Chinook High School stages Anne of Green Gables…The Musical

Naveen Day May 25, 2026

For those who love theatre and musicals, you don’t have to travel to Broadway to take in a show. Chinook High School has a VERY Canadian musical that opens tomorrow. BCN’s Naveen Day Read More

 Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge

Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok May 25, 2026

This year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has broken records in our region, with the funds directed to Green Shirt Day and the Logan Boulet Endowment Fund. The 15 Tim Hortons restaurants in Lethbridge were Read More

 Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Heidi Echavarria May 25, 2026

Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection to a commissioned public artwork installed in 2007. City and arts officials have issued statements addressing Read More

 Lethbridge Police investigating house party shooting, seeking witnesses

Lethbridge Police investigating house party shooting, seeking witnesses

Landon Hickok May 25, 2026

Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a shooting at a westside home. Just after 1am in the early morning of May 10th, a single gunshot shot was Read More

 Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Heidi Echavarria May 22, 2026

Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have access to service dog programs. The action helps them live more Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic celebrates spring graduates

Lethbridge Polytechnic celebrates spring graduates

Landon Hickok May 22, 2026

It’s that time of the year where graduates of post-secondary institutions are celebrating their accomplishments and will soon move on to bigger and greater things. On Friday, spring graduates from the Lethbridge Polytechnic crossed Read More

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