Many feel that adoption is more than just expanding a family, it is a work of love that gives many children the opportunity to have hope, a home and a stable life full of love. Read More
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Online child sexual exploitation continues to hurt our children. According to Stats Canada, child luring accounted for 77 per cent of online sexual offences against children. Since predators never miss an opportunity to find victims, parents Read More
October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. What is the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre doing locally ? BCN’s Jeannette Rocher chats with the organization’s CEO Kristine Cassie.Read More
The province is looking at tweaking the Alberta Bill of Rights. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, it will include strengthening firearm and property rights. He says this will offer the government a playbook Read More
The Southern Alberta Toy Run is taking place tomorrow here in Lethbridge. This is the 43rd year of the event which brings together motorcycle riders from all over supporting a good cause. Dallas Harty is Read More
For many, summer is the best time of year to do outdoor activities, however, environmental conditions are not always the most suitable with these smokey conditions, especially for our children. When this is the case, Read More
As we age our ability to hear may diminish. But how do we recognize hearing issues in our kids? Mitchell Harris, audiologist with HearingLife in Lethbridge gives some tips to BCN’s Michael Klassen on Read More
Many would say in order to grow as a Christian it is very important to read the Bible. It is also vital in helping others including our children understand God’s word and how to Read More
Grandparents play an important role in a family. Being a part of their grandchildren’s’ upbringing is exciting, and understanding when advice and help are welcomed by the parents is important too. Tim Seim, Seniors Read More
Lethbridge Police are warning parents and caregivers to be aware of violent online groups which have been targeting children. They say last month, they received information that through online chats these groups are grooming young Read More
Daycares across Alberta temporarily shut down today to protest the financial strain they have been under due to 10 dollar a day daycare. As BCN’s, Alex MacLeod reports, for some the dollars don’t make Read More
January is Human Trafficking Awarness Month. Human Trafficking is becoming an issue in many countries around the world including here in Canada. Joy-Lynn Stickel from Not4Sale explains who predators are looking for and how Read More
At the beginning of a New Year many people plan out resolutions or goals to achieve. Obstacles do arise, however, and usually they are of our own doing. Dr. Daniel Zopoula, certified counsellor and lead Read More
Local charities will benefit from over 10 thousand dollars in cash and toy donations on Saturday. They were collected as part of the Southern Alberta Bikers Motorcycle Awareness Ride and Santa Claus Toy Runs while helping Read More
In light of the sexual assault allegations against four Chinook High School football players in Lethbridge the CEO of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has spoken out. Kristine Cassie says sexual assault is never okay Read More
The movie the Sound of Freedom has been a huge hit at the box office. The movie addresses the evil that is human trafficking in the world today in particular in central and south America. Read More
Spending time with your kids especially when they are younger is vital to a healthy relationship. That is according to authors Jay and Laura Lafoon who wrote the book Ultimate Dad Night. Laura Lafoon says Read More
Summer camp can be a terrifying experience for young children, especially if it is their first time going. Once they adjust to camp life, however, it’s often hard to pull them away. Mason Unrau Read More
Limiting screen time when kids are online is vital to a child’s health. That is according to Dr. Robin Bright who is the interim Dean of Faculty for Education at the University of Lethbridge. Read More
The Christmas season often makes others curious of who Jesus is, especially young children. As Christian parents, we want them to learn about Jesus. Asheritah Ciuciu is the author of the children’s book “Unwrapping Read More
This week marks Mental Health week across Canada and Woods Homes in Lethbridge wants to promote awareness around mental health in our children. Woods Homes provides around the clock support to children, youth, and families Read More
The final numbers are in for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign for 2021. Lethbridge numbers came in at 2,335 and 80,121 Albertans completed their own shoeboxes. This is a seven per cent increase compared to 2020. Frank King, Read More
When it comes to helping people financially and spiritually there are some solid Christian organizations out there. Lance Wood is an accountant and author of the book $4.83 The Cost to Impact the Life of a Read More
