As grocery bills start creeping up in Southern Alberta, families are bracing for a tighter budget this year. Rising costs are prompting questions about who will feel the pinch the most, and what is causing Read More
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If you’re in downtown Lethbridge this summer, be on the lookout for Foodie Fest. On the last Tuesday of each month from now until August, participating food trucks will gather around Galt Gardens and Read More
Thanks to the generosity of many, Christmas Hope agencies assisted over 9,200 hundred people this Christmas season. The campaign aims to help those in need by providing toys to children and food hampers to families. Danielle Read More
As you have heard on BCN, the Trudeau government will be implementing a GST break for two months beginning on December 14th. Ottawa says prepared foods, snacks, children’s clothing and footwear will be exempt. Read More
The Interfaith Food Bank is in dire need of food including meat and fresh vegetables. The group’s executive director, Danielle McIntyre, explains why they have such a shortage right now. The Interfaith Food Bank Read More
Making healthy choices is easier said than done. But sometimes it’s more than a craving. Katherine Pasour, author of the book “Honoring God with My Body: Journey to Wellness and a Healthy Lifestyle” shares Read More
Families in need of food will appreciate the donations which will be made from Drive Away Hunger. Vendors from the Lethbridge Farmers Market will donate their left-over produce and food to the campaign which will Read More
The Enmax Centre in Lethbridge will be very busy this weekend as it will be hosting the International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival. Thousands of people are expected to take in colourful dancing, drum contests and Read More
With rising costs, it is becoming increasingly difficult to treat yourself and your loved to a romantic date night. For those who are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget, you need to Read More
Many people struggle in their relationship with food, and choose to use the New Year as a kickoff to better health. According to Josee Bosgra, a natural nutrition practioner it’s important to know the Read More
There are reports surfacing which say the Biden Administration has given 34 million dollars in confidential aid to various groups in Gaza. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari says this is a slap in the face Read More
Political reporter and Sun columnist Brian Lilley says Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre should not bring up the findings of the Manning report into Alberta’s handling of the pandemic during the next election. He says Read More
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its new living wage for Lethbridge. The group says the new living wage is $20.60 per hour for our city. That is an increase of 30 cents over the last Read More
Cami Tanner is the founder of Herbal Apothecary in Lethbridge. She has some ideas on how you can naturally boost your immune system during this upcoming cold and flu season. She shares the details with Read More
We have all seen the huge increase in food prices as inflation is still hovering well over six per cent. Some food items, however, have seen an increase of 10 to 20 per cent over the past Read More
With inflation and the cost of living rising, members of our community are changing the way they get their food. Mandy Sandbach has been teaching people how to grow their own food for years now. Read More
When it comes to the cost of food a recent survey says 24 percent of Canadians are buying less of it due to higher prices. The study says inflation is hurting many including our seniors, single Read More
The rich aroma of food is always a crowd pleaser at Whoop Up Days. This year food vendors have once again made their way back to the midway to serve up some excellent grub. Including Read More
For the entire month of July, Bootsma Bakery is selling donuts with $0.50 from every donut sold being donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. This is all ahead of the 42nd annual Terry Fox Run coming Read More
The Town of Nobleford has now joined a growing list of small communities in creating a free little pantry. They offer food judgement free for those who need it. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Read More
The annual Target Hunger Food drive took place this past weekend in Lethbridge with many donations coming in from across the city. With a goal of 50,000 pounds, the Interfaith Food Bank far exceeded that goal, Read More
The yellow bags have been dropped off and volunteers with Target Hunger are set to pick up food donations tomorrow. Target Hunger is a city-wide food drive hosted by the Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks. Read More
Thanks to a $13,650 grant through a community foundation group, the Town of Raymond will soon have a fully functioning food storage shed for people to come and grab what they need. As BCN’s Angela Read More
It’s only her second day on the job and already she is a hit. Her name is Bela, and she is the newest server at El Greco Cuisine. Manager of the diner, Fani Stoupa, Read More
The Town of Vegreville Alberta has a large contingent of Ukrainian people. The mayor of the town says the war in Ukraine is really affecting many in his community. Tim MacPhee says many of their Read More
The Town of Raymond does not have a food bank. To help provide for locals in need the Free Pantry Society of Raymond which has been distributing hygiene and non-perishable food items to the town’Read More
Tuesday was Canada Agriculture Day and it’s a time where Canadians celebrate not only where most of our food comes from but also the people who grow and produce our food. Byrne Cook with Read More
The Coldest Night of the Year event will be taking place this weekend. So far, the fundraiser by Streets Alive Mission has raised close to $50,000 with a $70,000 goal. Jennifer Lepko, the Director of Fund Development Read More
On Family Day, Food Banks Alberta is hoping to connect the community together through a bowl of chili. The Together at the Table event is looking to highlight the stat that there has been a 29 Read More
If you are looking to attend an event at the ENMAX Centre you will no longer need to show proof of vaccination, but you will still need to continue to wear a facemask. The only Read More
