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Universities of Lethbridge and Calgary sign memorandum of understanding

Heidi Echavarria May 17, 2024

A memorandum of understanding was signed today between the universities of Lethbridge and Calgary. During the ceremony, Michelle Helstein and Penny Werthner, officials of these post secondaries highlighted the medical benefits that this will bring Read More

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Southern Alberta Art Gallery opens new exhibition block

Heidi Echavarria May 15, 2024

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery has opened a new inspring exhibition block. The associate curator Adam Whitford says the art being showcased is from students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Lethbridge.Read More

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Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2024

Within the framework of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Chinook Sexual Assault Center, in Lethbridge continues to hold workshops and educational activities for the community and its workers. Kristine Cassie, the group’s CEO says there Read More

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Local reaction to Israel-Hamas war and pro-Palestinian protests on college

Heidi Echavarria May 13, 2024

Rabbi Sidney Speakman, from the Joyful House of Prayer in Lethbridge, spoke about the protests taking place across Canada. He also discussed the thousands of lives which have been lost since the war between Israel Read More

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Former mayor not surprised on Bill 20 pushback

Hal Roberts May 8, 2024

It appears as though the Alberta government is backing down on its controversial Bill 20. That is the bill which would see the provincial cabinet have the power to fire municipal councillors and mayors. It would Read More

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Former LCI Rams player drafted by NFL’s Bengals

Hal Roberts May 6, 2024

A former Lethbridge football player made history after becoming the first Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams player to be drafted into the NFL. Tanner McLachlan was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals last month in the sixth Read More

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More funding for sexual assault centres across Alberta

Heidi Echavarria May 3, 2024

As you have heard on BCN, the province is also investing 10 million dollars over the next few years to beef up support for 15 Sexual Assault Centres across Alberta. Kristine Cassie, the CEO of Chinook Sexual Read More

Interviews Alberta Faith

The rewards yet challenges of being a grandparent

Hal Roberts May 3, 2024

Grandparents play an important role in a family. Being a part of their grandchildren’s’ upbringing is exciting, and understanding when advice and help are welcomed by the parents is important too. Tim Seim, Seniors Read More

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Lethbridge Soup Kitchen in need of volunteers

Heidi Echavarria April 26, 2024

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is in dire need of volunteers. The organization’s executive director, Bill Ginther, says as the need for food grows, so does the need to have more people on hand to Read More

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Lethbridge mayor responds to a new UCP bill would give

Heidi Echavarria April 26, 2024

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen responded to a new bill being introduced by the province which would give the Alberta government the power to fire municipal councilors and postpone elections. Mayor Hyggen says he and council Read More

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Reducing Crime Through Intelligence-Led Policing

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2024

Lethbridge Police held an information session, late Monday, to talk to the community about its intelligence led policing information. Lethbridge Police Chief, Shahin Mehdizadeh, says the ongoing effort by the LPS will help to reduce Read More

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Earth Day recognized through Lethbridge Curbside Organics Program

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2024

Within the framework of celebrating Earth Day on Monday, officials with the city of Lethbridge say there will be a change to organic waste collections here in the city. It will now be collected each Read More

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Alberta NDP concerned UCP Bill 18 will have a ripple

Heidi Echavarria April 19, 2024

Alberta NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips, has been vocal about the United Conservatives’ proposed Bill 18, also known as the Provincial Priorities Act. The UCP says the Bill is to support the government in pushing back Read More

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Peak Cheerleading wins National Championship title

Hal Roberts April 18, 2024

After rigorous training and preparation routines, the cheerleading community of Lethbridge is celebrating after winning BIG at the Canadian Cheer Nationals in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Peak Elite Cheerleading took home many top-tier finishes including the Read More

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Some good news regarding the Liberal’s budget

Hal Roberts April 17, 2024

Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge says the federal budget wasn’t all bad and discusses some of the positives.Read More

News Alberta Crime

Support for Coutts 3 at Lethbridge Court House

Hal Roberts April 2, 2024

Jury selection has begun for three men charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade. Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk and Gerhard Janzen are each charged with mischief over 5-thousand dollars. Dozens of supporters Read More

Interviews Alberta Faith

Forgiveness is a journey says retired pastor

Hal Roberts March 27, 2024

Life is filled with highs and lows, and sometimes those lows are when we take offense to someone. Forgiving an individual for those hurts can be very difficult. Retired pastor Tom Albaugh explains how forgiveness Read More

Lethbridge News Sports

‘Canes prep for playoffs vs Swift Current

Jeannette Rocher March 26, 2024

The first round of the 2024 WHL playoffs kick off on Friday, March 28. The Lethbridge Hurricanes will travel to Swift Current to take on the Broncos for games 1 and 2. It will mark the eighth straight season Read More

Interviews Alberta Politics

Electricity rates coming down says gov’t minister

Hal Roberts March 20, 2024

Alberta’s Affordability and Utilities Minister, Nathan Neudorf, says electricity rates in the province are coming down. In this special one-on-one interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts he also discusses why the Alberta government is Read More

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Home, Garden and Leisure show continues

Hal Roberts March 15, 2024

Lots of southern Albertans have been taking in the Home, Garden and Leisure show which continues until Saturday at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre in Lethbridge. There are a number of gardening displays plus Read More

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Christian event “Equipping” taking place in Lethbridge

Hal Roberts March 14, 2024

BCN news anchor Hal Roberts will be emceeing a very special evening in Lethbridge on Friday evening. The Southern Alberta Men’s Ministry will be hosting an event for men beginning at 7pm at Free Read More

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Former LPS Superintendent enjoys 100th birthday

Hal Roberts March 14, 2024

A former Superintendent with the Lethbridge Police Service was honoured on Thursday. The LPS Veterans Association celebrated the 100th birthday of Glen Michelson. He began his policing career with the RCMP in 1947 and served until 1950. Read More

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AUPE says not consulted on Alberta police force

Hal Roberts March 14, 2024

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees was taken aback by the announcement by Minister Ellis that Alberta is looking into creating a new policing agency. AUPE vice president Bobby-Joe Borodey says they were disappointed that Read More

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Percentage of victims reporting scams is low says LPS

Hal Roberts March 11, 2024

March is fraud prevention month. According to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre last year Canadians lost $567-million to scammers. That is an increase of $37-million from 2022. Sargeant Kevin Talbot who is with the Economic Crimes Read More

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City disappointed in not receiving federal grant

Hal Roberts March 8, 2024

Lethbridge city officials say their application to the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund program was declined. They say they were disappointed by the news that Lethbridge will not be eligible for 6.25-million dollars which Read More

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New funding to address homelessness in YQL

Hal Roberts March 7, 2024

Lethbridge will be receiving new permanent supportive housing units thanks to an investment by the Alberta government. Officials say the 10.2 million dollar investment will help to build new housing in our city to ensure those Read More

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Lethbridge MP Thomas says carbon tax still hurting

Hal Roberts March 7, 2024

The federal carbon tax is going up around 23 per cent on April 1st. The federal levy has hurt many even with the rebates. You don’t have to look much further than our home heating Read More

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Canes players and staff serve at Soup Kitchen

Hal Roberts February 28, 2024

Some of the players and coaching staff with the Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey club are doing their part and giving back to the community in a special way. They have been serving up meals at the Read More

News Business Lethbridge

Ag Expo continues in Lethbridge

Hal Roberts February 28, 2024

It is Day Two of the Ag Expo taking place at the Lethbridge Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. There are around 300 exhibitors participating. Organizers say the event is business focused where farmers can network and Read More

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Coldest Night Of The Year Woods Homes fundraiser

Jeannette Rocher February 26, 2024

For many it’s the closest they’ll ever come to the feeling of being homeless. On Saturday, hundreds of people in Lethbridge had the opportunity to empathize with those who have no shelter this Read More

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