The historic Lethbridge Hotel is in the process of being demolished. This follows a fire that burned most of the building last Friday morning. Officials determined that due to the weak structural integrity of the building now it had to come down. They also say the property was vacant at the time and the cause […]Read More
Sound is a vital aspect of our everyday lives that we sometimes take for granted. A new exhibition at the Galt Museum and Archives called The Politics of Sound looks to answer the question of how do our ears control our actions? Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the story.Read More
An old battle is being transformed into a virtual reality project for the ages. The Battle of the Belly River took place in 1870 between the Blackfoot and Cree nations in what is now the Oldman River in Lethbridge. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, this project is a partnership between four local organizations to document […]Read More
Thanks to a a fourth-year student in the Art History/Museum Studies department within the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge, a new exhibit highlighting the history of Lethbridge media has been unveiled. Cass Williamson helped create the exhibit that features the history of early newspapers in our city to the eventual leap […]Read More
A new city-run bus route will connect riders to some of Lethbridge’s most beautiful tourist destinations. CultureLINK will make stops at six different areas. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, this free bus tour was years in the making.Read More
A new exhibition at the Galt Museum and Archives is showcasing the history of local transit here in our city. The exhibition is called Ticket to Ride. Micah Quinn has more on the interesting transit artifacts from past to present.Read More
A new exhibition at the Galt Museum and Archives is taking a deep dive into how trees help us on a daily basis. The new area opens on Saturday. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Indigenous and western scientific perspectives are featured along with intricate paintings of some spectacular trees.Read More
The Galt Museum and Archives and Fort Whoop Up are now offering free admission to any Indigenous visitors who want to visit the museum and fort. The CEO and Executive Director of the Galt, Darrin Martens, says this is an important step in furthering relationships with Indigenous people. “This initiative was taken as part of […]Read More
A new Indigenous exhibit is now on display at the Galt Museum and Archives. It showcases Indigenous culture and the impact the pandemic has had on them. As Micah Quinn explains, this exhibit features beautiful masks.Read More
Fans of art in our city are in line for a treat. Six local artists have designed travel posters highlighting the best parts of the city of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, these works of art are now on sale and each one offers a unique focus of our city. You can buy each […]Read More
Remembrance Day is just around the corner. A special day to remember those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. A World War One veterans uniform was discovered in Lethbridge and has since been donated to the Galt Museum and Archives. As Micah Quinn reports, this uniform holds a special local connection to our […]Read More
August 12th marked International Youth Day, and young local artists within the community were on hand at the Galt Museum and Archives to showcase a new mural to the public. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
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