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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Today is National Seniors Day — a time to recognize and celebrate older adults across Canada. In appreciation of the many contributions they have made to our families and to society, BCN visited a senior centre Read More
Friends of Medicare say they have listened to stories of seniors and their families having trouble obtaining family doctors, continuing care and surgeries at the Live Well Showcase on Thursday.Read More
Many communities are using e-bikes. They are a great way to get around and don’t emit any emissions. The folks with the Green Acres Foundation are launching a new e-bike for the residents of Read More
Many dream of living a life of relaxation as they reach their golden years and settle into retirement. The reality for many seniors, however, is that there are often times feelings of isolation and loneliness. Read More
Green Acres Foundation celebrated the last day of Seniors Week with a lot of entertainment and music. Dawna Coslovi, the group’s CEO says her clients have had lots of amazing activities to enjoy. According Read More
The eleven annual Live Well Showcase will take place soon at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. The activity carried out within the framework of Seniors Week will run both Thursday and Friday. Rob Miyashiro, Executive Director Read More
Close to 200 seniors received important information on how to stem the tide of rising age-related dementia. A talk was given at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization on Thursday discussing this timely subject. Rob Sutherland, neuroscience Read More
Green Acres Foundation here Lethbridge was recognized by Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister, Jason Nixon with the Minister’s Seniors Service award in the nonprofit category. Chair for the foundation, Jeff Carlson says Green Read More
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
Is an Alberta Pension Plan the best way to go for our province? Former Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes gave us his thoughts in this exclusive interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts.Read More
As we get older there may be more risks and dangers which contribute to us falling. November is Fall Prevention Month. Kathy Belton is with the Injury Prevention Centre and they have launched an initiative Read More
In light of the sexual assault allegations against four Chinook High School football players in Lethbridge the CEO of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has spoken out. Kristine Cassie says sexual assault is never okay Read More
Green Acres Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of their lodges this afternoon. Blue Sky Lodge opened back in 1973 in Lethbridge, with 50 suites available to residents. Over the years, the facility has been able Read More
Seniors who are faced with mobility issues won’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes when voting in the provincial election. Voting polls have been put in place at all of the Read More
Some Lethbridge seniors took exercise to a new level Friday morning at the Heritage Lodge. Inaugural rides on new e-bikes for the residents took place, all part of a new initiative to encourage exercise among 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 Read More
A partnership between the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Drive Happiness now offers a senior assisted transportation program. Those looking to use the service must be registered as a rider and everything is pre-arranged. There Read More
It’s a Winter Wonderland at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and holiday cheer was on full display. Over 40 trees were decked out in full Christmas decorations for the 3rd annual event at the organization. As Read More
Christmas cards are being dropped off to those in need to ensure there will be smiles on faces this holiday season. Organizers of The Holiday Card Drive say they have handed out over 6,000 cards this Read More
Alberta NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips along with a Lethbridge senior, expressed their concerns over the province cutting funding for seniors’ medical exams for driver’s licenses. Phillips says in 2020, the UCP made the decision Read More
BCN’s Hal Roberts chatted with UCP leadership hopeful and Fort McMurray/Lac La Biche MLA, Brian Jean, about what he would bring to the table as Alberta Premier. They discussed crime, opioid crisis, agriculture, Read More
Seniors in our community are putting their best paddle forward. The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is working together with High Level Canoes and Kayaks to bring the activity of kayaking to seniors. Ashley Kern, the program Read More
For the first time since the pandemic began, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization hosted their annual Live Well Showcase. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the event featured some special dignitaries to mark Seniors Week Read More
A million-dollar orthopedic robot has made its way to our city. It is part of the Live Well Showcase show. The robot is referred to as Mako SmartRobotics. It is a new treatment option for Read More
Seniors are being honoured across Alberta this week. Seniors Week highlights the amazing work from our more mature generation and celebrates their accomplishments. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the Minister of Seniors and Housing, Read More
Around 100 seniors in Lethbridge were able to enjoy a nice lunch at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre celebrating Valentine’s Day. This is the first time the centre has been able to have guests come and Read More
A group of elementary school students is doing something special for seniors in our community. They are sending out handwritten cards for Valentines Day. As Angela Stewart explains, the students hope to make a difference Read More
Seniors from Alberta are set to receive some much needed music. This is thanks in part to over $10,000 in donations for the Concerts in Care program. The Health Arts Society of Alberta says that during Read More
The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is ready to spread Christmas joy to its seniors. The Winter Wonderland Walk Through will take place on Friday from 1-3 PM. In order to come in you will have to Read More
