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A conversation with NDP candidate for Lethbridge East, Rob Miyashiro

Jeannette Rocher May 5, 2023

The Alberta election is just over three weeks away. Rob Miyashiro is the NDP candidate for Lethbridge East. He tells BCN’s Jeannette Rocher a big part of his party’s focus is health care Read More

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Horse racing season to kick off this weekend

Naveen Day May 4, 2023

The warm summer-like conditions we have been experiencing in southern Alberta means many summer activities will be resuming again soon. That includes horse racing.   For those itching to hit the race track to see Read More

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Cypress-Medicine Hat’s Drew Barnes not seeking re-election

Hal Roberts May 4, 2023

A prominent politician in southeastern Alberta has decided to not seek re-election on May 29th. Drew Barnes who sat as an independent and a one time UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat will be giving up Read More

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Town of Coaldale partners with Boys & Girls Club

Angela Stewart May 4, 2023

Boys & Girls Club Lethbridge has signed a new 10-year agreement to provide the Town of Coaldale with childcare services. That will include after-school programming and summer youth camps at the town’s new multi-use Read More

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Two Guys & a Pizza Place partners with city for

Angela Stewart May 4, 2023

The City of Lethbridge is partnering with Two Guys & a Pizza Place in part with the Curbside Organics program. Customers will see a stamp inside their pizza boxes to help remind them where the Read More

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Indigenous war veteran Mike Mountain Horse to be honoured

Micah Quinn May 3, 2023

Mike Mountain Horse was an Indigenous man and a Lethbridge resident who fought in the First World War for Canada and now his life will be explored in a new talk and play. Tom Sindlinger Read More

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Youth one Oldman Backyard Ultra run

Micah Quinn May 3, 2023

Runners in Lethbridge are set for one of the biggest challenges in their careers as they put their feet to the pavement for the first ever Oldman Backyard Ultra running event on May 6th at Read More

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Whoop Up Days gearing up for big year in Lethbridge

Micah Quinn May 3, 2023

The carnival rides and tasty snacks are just around the corner for Lethbridge as Whoop Up Days will be back August 22nd through the 26th. The Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo will also be in Read More

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Could the PM get involved in AB politics?

Jeannette Rocher May 3, 2023

It’s no secret there’s been conflict between UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley, some have been speculating that Trudeau’s team could get Read More

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Pawlowski found guilty on two border blockade charges

Naveen Day May 3, 2023

A judge has found Calgary street preacher Artur Pawlowski guilty of mischief for his role in protests against COVID-19 mandates near the Coutts border last year. Justice Gordon Krinke also found Pawlowski guilty of breaching Read More

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PSAC continues bargaining with CRA

Angela Stewart May 2, 2023

Talks resumed Tuesday between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency as the union representing 35-thousand CRA employees attempts to get a deal to end their two-week-old strike. Canada’s largest Read More

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Lethbridge Powersoccer Program making an impact

Micah Quinn May 2, 2023

A University of Lethbridge student has started the Lethbridge Powersoccer Program. It helps those with physical disabilities become more involved in the culture and recreation of soccer and sports. The program currently has 10 members in Read More

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Mental Health week in Lethbridge

Angela Stewart May 2, 2023

Monday kicked off Mental Health week in Canada. This week is all about raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Wood’s Homes in our city continues to provide services to youth that Read More

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NDP plan to recruit more doctors to Alberta if elected

Angela Stewart May 2, 2023

With a North American shortage of healthcare workers some may be wondering where will these professionals will come from and what will entice them to come to Alberta. NDP candidate for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips says Read More

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ASET CEO award gifted to Lethbridge Ukrainian woman

Micah Quinn May 1, 2023

A Ukrainian Lethbridge resident is now the proud recipient of the ASET CEO award. Otherwise known as The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. Mila Wagner, a civil engineering technology professional, moved Read More

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AUPE members rally on International Workers’ Day

Micah Quinn May 1, 2023

Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees rallied across Alberta on Monday afternoon protesting short staffing in healthcare facilities and deteriorating working conditions. There were also workers protesting at the Lethbridge Provincial Building during Read More

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Notley launches official election campaign

Angela Stewart May 1, 2023

NDP Leader Rachel Notley officially launched her campaign Monday. Notley’s NDP says the UCP’s backdoor measures, including hiking user fees and de-indexing personal income tax rates, have led to higher costs for families. Read More

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School students name city fleet vehicles

Angela Stewart May 1, 2023

Recyclesaurus Rex, Dumpenstein and the Bin-Credible Hulk. Who are these characters? Well, they’re the new names for Lethbridge’s trash, recycling and organics collection trucks. The names were created by a group of Read More

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Western Nations scramble to evacuate citizens from Sudan

Jeannette Rocher May 1, 2023

The war in Sudan, was sparked over two generals in a power struggle, according to Lisa Daftari of the Foreign Desk.  Despite a ceasefire, airstrikes continue to rock the capitol city if Khartoum. Daftari says Read More

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Wreath laying for National Day of Mourning

Micah Quinn April 28, 2023

Today marks the National Day of Mourning across the country to honour those who lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job. Traditionally on April 28th the Canadian flag has flown at half-mast Read More

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Total of 50 new beds for Lethbridge Recovery Community facility

Micah Quinn April 28, 2023

The Aberta Deputy Premier and Infrastructure Minister Nathan Neudorf was in Lethbridge today to announce a new $19-million Lethbridge Recovery Community facility. It’s decked out with 50 new beds to help support those who are Read More

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NDP commit to plan for affordable housing and public safety

Micah Quinn April 28, 2023

Rob Miyashiro and Shannon Phillips, the NDP candidates for Lethbridge East and West held a press conference on Friday outlining their plans to improve public safety and add affordable housing to our city. Miyashiro outlined Read More

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Lethbridge seniors test new e-bikes

Angela Stewart April 28, 2023

Some Lethbridge seniors took exercise to a new level Friday morning at the Heritage Lodge. Inaugural rides on new e-bikes for the residents took place, all part of a new initiative to encourage exercise among Read More

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Green N Yellow Group continue seeking donations for annual Kids

Angela Stewart April 28, 2023

As we get into bike season, the Green N Yellow Group are getting closer to their annual Kids Bike BBQ. The event is in 8th year and the fundraising initiative aims to get as many Read More

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Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival cancelled due to funding issues

Micah Quinn April 27, 2023

The Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival recently announced they had to cancel their upcoming music event. The festival would typically bring in around 4,000 to 5,000 people to Galt Gardens. BCN’s Micah Quinn talked with staff from Read More

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LPS charge man in connection to two armed robberies

Micah Quinn April 27, 2023

Lethbridge Police have charged a man in connection with two armed robberies at the same bank in our city. The incidents took place between March 17th and April 11th at the CIBC located on 13th Read More

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Country star Brett Kissel to perform in Cardston

Angela Stewart April 27, 2023

Canadian country music singer Brett Kissel will be making a stop in the town of Cardston this weekend. The St. Paul, Alberta native says he’s never had the opportunity to perform in Cardston up Read More

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Lethbridge woman shares story of COVID-19 vaccine injury

Angela Stewart April 27, 2023

A Lethbridge woman says she is now considered a person with a vaccine injury after receiving the jab back in 2021. She is now sharing her story of some of the impacts the vaccine had on Read More

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Polls show Notley, Smith neck-and-neck

Jeannette Rocher April 26, 2023

As Albertans wait for the writ to drop, an election kickoff is expected May the 1st, which means we should see about a four-week election. The polls show Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith neck-and-neck, although Read More

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Coulee plant identification series

Angela Stewart April 26, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is partnering with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre for their second annual 3-part immersive series on coulee plant identification. The course is an opportunity for people to learn more about some Read More

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