August 1st is Emancipation Day. It marks the abolishment of slavery across the British Empire back in 1834. In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate August 1st as Emancipation Day. Ngozi Paul is a Read More
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Recent News
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BILD Lethbridge to posthumously induct Don Donison into Hall of Fame
A respected local businessman will be honoured by BILD Lethbridge in a posthumous induction into BILD’s Hall of Fame. The...
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Spring-like temperatures set winter heat records in Alberta
In the middle of January, southern Alberta is seeing spring-like temperatures. Environment Canada says heat records were broken in 39...
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Arson charges laid in Lethbridge grass fire
Lethbridge Police have provided an update of a grass fire near the Mountain View Cemetery off Scenic Drive south, which...
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Average Lethbridge residential price in December up 20%
A new report from the Alberta Real Estate Association showcasing housing statistics for December 2025 claim that the average price...
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Recent Interviews
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Artificial Intelligence: Pushing boundaries of ethics and influence
As artificial intelligence and its influence on society continues to advance at a very fast pace, there are calls for regulatory action. Should there...
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Canada Missing the Moment, U.S. becomes Global Oil Hub
Toronto Sun political commentator Brian Lilley joins Bridge City News from Washington to break down what growing U.S. influence over...
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Maduro’s arrest and its impact on Canada
The U.S. arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has shaken the world and Canadians are wondering how this will impact our nation. Our guest...
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...
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