Those who are struggling to put food on the table in our city received some very welcome news today. A huge donation of just under $200,000 will be going to support the Lethbridge and Interfaith food banks along with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union. BCN’s Micah Quinn chatted with Alberta Deputy Premier Nathan Neudorf […]Read More
Lethbridge group called Youth One recently held their Black Tie Gala and raised $120,000 for the organization to help out youth in our community. Jordan Schellenberg, the CEO and founding partner of Youth One explained what the money raised will be going towards. “Every year, we need to sponsor at least 330 registered youth, regular […]Read More
A total of 38 local employers were on hand to help host a job fair at the Lethbridge YMCA on Thursday. Staff from Teamworks Career Centre told us there were close to 300 potential job seekers who came by to look into what profession they might be interested in pursuing. “With the economy the way […]Read More
Canadian Blood Services says there are more than 7,000 open appointments that need to be filled by April 10th to continue to meet patient needs. Here in Lethbridge at the Plasma Donor Centre, staff say more than 400 people are needed between March 30 and April 8. “The need for plasma is really rising here […]Read More
A Lethbridge woman is paying tribute to her sister who unfortunately passed away just over 20 years ago. Sandra Asuchak says the second annual in-person Rita’s Run will honour her late sister Rita Giardetti who lost her battle with mental illness. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Asuchak looked back with pride for her sister, and […]Read More
The federal government announced $2.5 billion dollars for a one time grocery rebate that will help out 11 million low-income Canadians during the 2023 budget. This means eligible couples with two children will receive a payment of up to $467, a senior would get $225 and a single person would receive $234. Mac Nichol, the […]Read More
The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame has announced six new inductee’s for this year’s class. They include two athletes, two builders, one team, and one special award. Everyone who will be inducted during an upcoming ceremony have contributed to the athletic history in Lethbridge and will join past recipients. “Forty-four years after the fact, it’s […]Read More
High school students who are struggling financially will be able to access a new program to help them out during grad season. The Cinderella Project and Tux Shop is being put on by MyCityCare in Lethbridge. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with staff from the non-profit group about the impact of this program.Read More
Close to 120 archery shooters descended upon the Lethbridge and District Exhibition this past weekend. The Southern Alberta Bowhunters Association hosted an event that showcased 3D archery. Brendon Degner, the president of the organization explained to us that archers shoot 3D foam animals. “You’ll essentially shoot the 3D animals, as I said, with the scoring […]Read More
The warmer weather spring temperatures will be back in Lethbridge soon and that means we will be seeing more electric scooters propped up around the city. Neuron Mobility is returning following a successful first year in the Windy City with riders travelling over 450,000 kilometres last year. Head of Corporate Affairs for Canada, Isaac Ransom, […]Read More
A special Easter egg hunt was held over the weekend to pay tribute to Sharon Kristjanson, a Lethbridge woman who passed away from cancer in 2016. Her daughter, Mallory Kristjanson, says there were over 4,500 eggs hidden by students from Catholic Central High School for the kids to find. She also said it was an […]Read More
A University of Lethbridge musical group is jazzed to make renditions of classic video games tonight at 7:30pm at the U of L Theatre. Josh Davies, the instructor of trumpet and jazz ensemble for the university outlined the old-school video games like Mario and Zelda that will be played. Some TV shows and science fiction […]Read More
Students at St. Francis Junior High School have been working hard preparing for their upcoming production of High School Musical. The school’s production will be exactly like the Disney channel movie with the students playing all the characters. Director and teacher at the school Dino Caputo credits the staff for allowing them to use the […]Read More
If you took a quick look outside in Lethbridge last night you’d have seen the beautiful Northern Lights. They are also called Aurora Borealis. The lights are constantly changing shape and colour and the easiest way to see them is in the dark away from city streetlights. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, staff from the […]Read More
Thursday was National Puppy Day. A chance to pamper our special four legged friends. It was also an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of people who are looking to purchase a precious pooch. That’s according to staff from the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay. Wes Lafortune, the media and communications […]Read More
Arm wrestling is a sport that appears to be growing in popularity, including right here in the city. Lethbridge is set to host the Provincial Arm Wrestling Championships in May to showcase the strongest arm wrestlers from across the province. The top arm wrestlers will also vie for a spot at Nationals in Cape Breton, […]Read More
Health Canada announced that they have seized a number of supplements from the Lethbridge Supplements and Vitamins store. The items were declared to be dangerous and may pose serious health risks to anyone who uses them. You can find a full list below of supplements that were seized: 5150 Stim Crazy Pre Workout Iron Brothers […]Read More
A rally Thursday outside the Extendicare Fairmont Park senior’s facility saw around 40 members from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees demanding better pay for workers. As Angela Stewart explains, AUPE says employees have been without a collective agreement for quite some time and hope the company can come to the table with a reasonable […]Read More
Applications are now being accepted for Lethbridge County’s annual bursary program. Up to three students are eligible to receive 15 hundred dollars each for their first year of post-secondary studies. Lethbridge County Reeve, Tory Campbell, says it’s encouraging to see the amount of interest from students who apply for the program. “I think it’s something […]Read More
Emily LeBaron and her son Isaac have created a Lego reconstruction of Wilson Middle School in Lethbridge. The Lego masterpiece took the mother and son around three months to complete. BCN’s Micah Quinn chatted with LeBaron about how you’re never too old to build Lego.Read More
A Lethbridge man who suffered from terrible back pain for more than four decades is believed to be the first patient in Canada to undergo spinal surgery while conscious. Surgeon Dr. Michael Yang says he performed Todd Bene’s procedure in February at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary with a local anesthetic only. According to Alberta […]Read More
Seedy Sunday is a chance to learn about gardening, local food and the environment. The annual event put on by Environment Lethbridge will feature 18 local businesses as exhibitors. Kathleen Sheppard, the executive director of the organization, says more people are hoping to learn about growing their own food as the cost of living continues […]Read More
Lethbridge City Council has once again declared April 7th as Green Shirt Day. The special day was created to honour those affected by the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, including Lethbridge resident Logan Boulet who died and to encourage organ donation. Boulet donated his organs to save six lives. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says it’s important to […]Read More
The Southern Alberta Model Railway Club held a special event this past weekend in Lethbridge to showcase the best in model railways and trains. The club currently has 28 members. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, model train enthusiasts celebrated their 50th anniversary last year and this year they opened up their unique hobby to the […]Read More
Spring has indeed begun in Lethbridge and now is the time to start thinking about seeding and planting. A local greenhouse says now is the time when many people get anxious because they are unsure of what to plant and where to start. The owner of Country Blooms Garden Centre says with it being the […]Read More
Chances are you have taken a drive past the historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lethbridge. The building is over a hundred years old, but was closed in 2011 by Bishop Frederick Henry, the previous Diocese of Calgary. It was only recently reopened for St. Patrick’s Day and the upcoming day of its consecration on September […]Read More
A new study says Lethbridge ranked in the middle of the pack when it came to Canada’s best cities for students. According to a report by the Montreal-based data company, HelloSafe, Lethbridge finished 24th out of 47 cities. Kingston, Montreal and Vancouver cracked the top three spots on the list. Alexandre Desoutter, a spokesperson from […]Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Sport Council unveiled 15 new winners of the organization’s recent Achievement Awards. Staff from the group said the awards celebrate the excellence of male and female athletes on and off the field during 2022. Tanya Whipple, the communication manager for the organization, talked about the special honour the 15 winners will […]Read More
Staff at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition say they need more than $4.6 million to demolish three of the old pavilions at the site of the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. Members of the Economic SPC voted in favour of a motion saying they will provide progress payments for the funds requested. The Lethbridge and […]Read More
Limiting screen time when kids are online is vital to a child’s health. That is according to Dr. Robin Bright who is the interim Dean of Faculty for Education at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Bright says it is important for parents to monitor their kids’ online activities especially when they’re really young. Read More
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