Dutch elm disease season is also here. To prevent elm species in Alberta and Lethbridge from being affected by this disease, the community is reminded of the annual elm pruning ban during April and September. Read More
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Recent News
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Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event
Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’...
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Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water
The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact...
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
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 Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property...
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly...
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Recent Interviews
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
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 Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property...
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly...
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Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools
Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay...
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School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools
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 staff. As of noon today, all lockdowns were lifted. Lethbridge Police are investigating to determine the veracity of the threat and who...
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