Applications are now open for Lethbridge residents to receive rebates for purchasing rain barrels and switching to low-flow toilets at residential properties. The Environmental Incentive Program covers 50% of the cost of barrels and toilets for Read More
Small actions can have a big impact on our environment. While waste reduction is something people should practice all year round, the City of Lethbridge works continuously on waste management and sustainability efforts. However, it Read More
The City of Lethbridge says due to multiple factors such as age, disease and climate, many of the weeping birch trees planted 50 to 60 years ago are showing signs of decline. They estimate there are 750 weeping Read More
Watch the full interview with the Green Party candidate for the Lethbridge riding ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election hosted by Landon Hickok.Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator has concluded their hearings on the grassy Mountain Coal Mining Project and will have until June to make a decision on Northback Holding’s project proposal.Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator has concluded a three-day hearing in which they will determine if the Grassy Mountain coal mining project will go ahead. The proposal has faced immense backlash for its environmental risks, some Read More
Environmental protests took place around Alberta over the week over a hearing from the Alberta Energy Regulator to allow a major coal mining project in the mountains to move forward.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
Residents of Crowsnest Pass show their reasoning for their support or criticisms of the Grassy Mountain coal mining project. Residents will vote if they support or reject the project on November 25th.Read More
A new poll says most Canadians oppose the federal government’s plan of banning new gas and diesel vehicles by the year 2035. The survey done by Leger says almost 60 per cent of Canadians do not Read More
The city of Lethbridge has begun removing two well-known peace shrines in the Oldman river valley, due to environmental concerns and will begin land reclamation.Read More
Bridge City News take you behind the scenes at the Lethbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, how it recycles wastewater and how it affects the environment.Read More
On June 22nd, party members with the Alberta NDP will be choosing their new leader. One of the five candidates vying to replace Rachel Notley is Calgary MLA Kathleen Ganley. Some of the hot button Read More
The city of Lethbridge is wanting you to *sink* your thoughts into their new water conservation survey. Officials are looking for input on how residents both use and conserve their water. Lethbridge Manager of Engineering Read More
Zion Lights is a British author and climate activist who says we shouldn’t be putting all of our eggs in the wind and solar energy basket. She says doing would be foolish. She says Read More
There is one environmentalist who believes that there is no climate crisis. Former Greenpeace founder Dr. Patrick Moore even wrote a book on the subject called Fake Invisible Catastrophies and Threats of Doom. Dr. Moore Read More
The folks at Canadian Blood Services are urging folks to help donate blood and plasma to help with blood supply issues. The agency says summertime is already a difficult time for them to maintain their Read More
So many of us love camping and heading out to the back country in both Alberta and B.C. Many of us enjoy riding ATVs as well during our holidays or when heading out fishing Read More
Environment Week in Lethbridge has kicked off and the city is inviting locals to take part in their Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan Survey. The survey will help officials figure out how they can Read More
The Green Party has a candidate in Taber Warner. His name is Joel Hunt. Hunt let us know where he stands not only on green energy but also on the carbon tax, 4 x 4 trucks, healthcare, Read More
Geothermal energy is an industry that is growing in Alberta. It is a heat source derived within the sub-surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carries the geothermal energy to the earth’s surface. Read More
Environment Week is well underway and Environment Lethbridge has been hosting events honouring the environment. This is the first year for these activities since 2019 due to the pandemic. Thursday will feature an event on local Read More
Energy analyst and former Liberal MP Dan McTeague says the Liberals today along with the NDP and Greens are trying to steer Canadians away from gas powered vehicles. McTeague says if you are hoping for Read More
Students at an elementary school in our city are the first to get their hands on some new Outdoor Adventure Kits created by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the Read More
A southern Alberta man has decided to become a minimalist. Michael Bartz has created his own tiny home to limit his ecological hit to the planet. As Micah Quinn explains, Bartz hopes to inspire others Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder has spoken out against the Trudeau Liberals bringing on Steven Guilbault as Environment Minister. Guilbault was a Greenpeace Activist in Quebec. MP Harder says the recent appointments by the Trudeau Liberals Read More
Organics collection is the last step of the Residential Waste Development Strategy. Earlier this week, Lethbridge City Council approved the 10-thousand dollar project as part of the 2021 to 2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Before bins can roll Read More
