Statistics Canada released their third-quarter report on population estimates across the country. Alberta saw the biggest increase out of any province, but only by 0.9%.Read More
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Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign in Lethbridge has raised over $37,800 for Tim camp foundation and the Green Shirt Day to raise awareness for organ donations.Read More
There is going to be a change to Alberta’s electricity market. Officials say it will restore the balance between affordability, reliability and sustainability. Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf joined BCN’Read More
The new superintendent for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says she’s blessed to serve her new community in the faith she professes.Read More
Lethbridge City Council has decided that the Lethbridge & District Exhibition will continue operations. Funding will come from contingency and one-time payments while tax raises will be deferred.Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with western governors in Las Vegas recently. She got some face time with the South Dakota governor who is Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary. Our legislative reporter, Read More
Kevin O’Leary is working with the Albertan government to build a $70 billion AI data research park just south of Grand Prairie. It would be the world’s largest data centre and employ thousands.Read More
The CPKC made a stop at Medicine Hat over the weekend for its annual national Christmas tour. The holiday train raises money and food for Canadians and Americans suffering through food insecurity.Read More
Public Interest Alberta hosted a town hall in Lethbridge on Wednesday to discuss what changes might happen if Alberta moves to a provincial pension plan from the current federal system.Read More
The Town of Barrhead is moving forward towards a new bylaw that will ban all decorated crosswalks and flags, including all pride content. The aim is to keep all flags and crosswalks neutral.Read More
HIV cases have risen in Alberta in 2023, from 293 in 2022 to 507 in 2023. Health Minister Lagrange says the number of cases for this current year seems to be trending towards the number from 2023.Read More
The Alberta government says it is eliminating the photo radar cash cow. Officials say photo radar will be taken down in areas that specifically generate revenue and do not offer traffic safety benefits. Transport Minister Read More
Town officials in Taber have decided to not look into becoming a city but instead remain as the town of Taber. Officials say after listening to public feedback they decided to keep their town status. Read More
The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade will be taking place tomorrow at 11am in Fort Macleod. The event will kick off with the pancake breakfast at the corner of Main St. And 3rd Avenue. The Read More
The Alberta Party’s candidate for Lethbridge-West, Layton Veverka shares his policy and why he is running in next months byelection.Read More
A recent study showed that Alberta is the 4th most dangerous province in Canada to work in by the average of lost-time claims due to injuries. Quebec, BC and Manitoba take the top 3 spots.Read More
A spokesperson with Elections Alberta provided an alternate method for voting ahead of next months Lethbridge-West byelection amid the Canada Post workers strike.Read More
Residents of the Crowsnest Pass municipality overwhelmingly voted yes to support the Grassy Mountain coal mining project at 71.7%. The municipality will now support efforts to promote the project on behalf of the residents.Read More
The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is voting today on whether they would support the Grassy Mountain Coal Mining project near the community limits. Residents spoke with BCN on their views on how it would affect Read More
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and NDP nominee for Lethbridge-West Rob Miyashiro addressed the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce on Friday to layout policy and advocate support for the upcoming byelection.Read More
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and NDP nominee for Lethbridge-West Rob Miyashiro answered questions from the media after a speaking and Q&A event with the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.Read More
Contract negotiations continue between Canada Post and its union. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its national executive board has yet to decide if job action will take place. They say it all hinges Read More
Lethbridge City Council and the union representing city workers have agreed on a new collective agreement which will see worker wages increase by 11% over the next four years.Read More
Lethbridge Police responded to a major incident at the Knight’s Inn on Thursday morning with armored vehicles and armed officers taking control of the area. Multiple people were arrested and the investigation is underway.Read More
The federal government is urging the union of Postal Workers and Canada Post to negotiate a settlement ahead of a looming 72-hour strike notice by workers. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says Ottawa is hoping to Read More
Premier Danielle Smith and John Middleton-Hope addressed the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to layout policy and answer questions ahead of the soon-to-be-called Lethbridge-West byelection.Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and UCP Candidate for Lethbridge-West John Middleton-Hope took questions from the media, including when the Lethbridge-West byelection will be called.Read More
Statistics Canada revealed changes in unemployment rates provincially and locally as Lethbridge contends to remain low among other prairie cities in Canada.Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic boasts an integral hub for the aquaponics industry, where fish and plants supply nutrients for each other in a controlled sustainable ecosystem. BCN’s Landon Hickok gives viewers a tour on how it Read More
The town of Cochrane Alberta followed the lead of Hamilton Ontario and installed a new permanent crosswalk to honour military veterans.Read More
