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Over 400 people experiencing homelessness in Lethbridge

The city has released the latest results for the 2022 Point-in-Time Homeless Count. The survey shows at least 454 people are experiencing homelessness. These counts are done every two years and since the last report, the numbers have doubled. An official with the city explains why that is.   “The main increase comes from the […]Read More

No food bank in the Town of Raymond, community food

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 Stewart explains, the help is so needed especially at a time when inflation is through the roof.  Read More

City council votes unanimously on a zero per cent property

A unanimous vote from city council on Tuesday says that there will be a zero per cent increase on property taxes. Residents may see an increase on their entire bill, however, but it won’t be coming from the municipal side. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says the city will work to maintain that zero percent increase. “It […]Read More

Flair Airlines coming to Lethbridge

Residents looking to head south to Arizona for some sun during the winter months will soon be able to depart from the Lethbridge Airport and fly directly, non-stop thanks to a new partnership between Flair Air and the City of Tucson. As Angela Stewart explains, the Lethbridge Airport is one of many different Canadian cities […]Read More