Bridge City News’ Hal Roberts had a Year End Interview with Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen. They discussed property tax increase, more boots on the ground for police in the city & the plan moving forward Read More
The Lethbridge West riding will remain orange. The NDP’s Rob Miyashiro won with 53 per cent of the vote during Wednesday night’s by-election. He beat out John Middleton-Hope of the UCP by 1150 votes. In Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is holding Alberta government officials’ feet to the fire since the province promised to reduce the income tax bracket from 10 to eight per cent in the new year. The UCP said Read More
It turns out the GST tax holiday is becoming a real pain for a number of small businesses across Canada. The federal government is pausing the levy on a number of items including prepared foods Read More
It appears as though the Iran funded terrorist group Hamas has reached a breaking point in the Middle East as it struggles with a leadership crisis. Foreign Affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, shares the details with Read More
It turns out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s four–day trip to Europe in June cost taxpayers close to a million dollars. Trudeau and his entourage travelled to Italy and Switzerland June 13-16 to attend Read More
Making memories with those you love is what makes Christmas extra special. But for those who’ve lost loved ones, Christmas is a difficult holiday to get through. Abe Block, retired pastor, shares with BCN’Read More
There is going to be a change to Alberta’s electricity market. Officials say it will restore the balance between affordability, reliability and sustainability. Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf joined BCN’Read More
Judaism and Christianity have a lot in common but there is a fundamental difference. As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. Not so with many Jews except for the organization Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with western governors in Las Vegas recently. She got some face time with the South Dakota governor who is Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary. Our legislative reporter, Read More
The New York Times is reporting that no less than 24 UNRWA workers including educators and counsellors have been also involved with Hamas and other terrorist groups. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for aid Read More
When a Christian thinks of the mission field a prison might not be the first place that comes to mind. God’s message of grace and forgiveness, however, is reaching the multitudes behind bars in Read More
As you have heard on BCN, the Trudeau government will be implementing a GST break for two months beginning on December 14th. Ottawa says prepared foods, snacks, children’s clothing and footwear will be exempt. Read More
A lot of big international stories have been making headlines recently including Martial Law being implemented in South Korea (for a short time) the French PM being forced to resign and more sanctions being put Read More
A report by Canada’s Auditor General says the Trudeau government gave out billions of dollars in loans to ineligible businesses during the pandemic. The Canada Emergency Business Account offered emergency loans of 40 to 60 thousand Read More
The Alberta government says it is eliminating the photo radar cash cow. Officials say photo radar will be taken down in areas that specifically generate revenue and do not offer traffic safety benefits. Transport Minister Read More
Town officials in Taber have decided to not look into becoming a city but instead remain as the town of Taber. Officials say after listening to public feedback they decided to keep their town status. Read More
The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade will be taking place tomorrow at 11am in Fort Macleod. The event will kick off with the pancake breakfast at the corner of Main St. And 3rd Avenue. The Read More
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD Awareness month, and according to Statistics Canada over 840,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with this condition. However, the Canadian Lung Association predicts that there are over 2 million people Read More
Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says Premier Smith and her party are taking a very strong line in protecting the oilsands in Fort McMurray under the Alberta Sovereignty Act, which many would argue is a Read More
It appears as though pro–Palestinian and anti-Semitic rallies continue to increase across North America. According to our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, they are also becoming increasingly violent. She explains in this interview with Read More
A prominent figure of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa has been found guilty on five counts. A judge says Pat King is guilty of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief, counselling others to obstruct police Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has reacted to the Trudeau government’s announcement of a GST cut to save taxpayers money. Federal officials say the cut will save taxpayers around 1.6 billion dollars over the next couple Read More
Thanks to a 750-thousand-dollar investment, the Brooks Health Centre now houses 14 new beds. Officials with Alberta Health Services say that includes nine long-term care beds and five beds that support palliative care along with convalescent Read More
After the White House gave the go ahead, Ukrainian armed forces launched projectiles from a US supplied Army Tactical Missile System battery deeper into Russia’s territory than previously permitted. According to our foreign affairs Read More
Political reporter and Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley, offers his thoughts on Liberal Minister Randy Boissonnault stepping down from the Trudeau cabinet. He says he was somewhat surprised.Read More
A new report says administering the carbon tax will cost Canadian taxpayers around 800 million dollars by the year 2030. That is according to government records dug up by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Franco Terrazzano, federal director Read More
This is national collection week for the Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox campaign. Thousands of boxes are being collected and sent to children in need around the world including in Ukraine, Central America, Africa and Read More
A certain Conservative MP referred to a Liberal MP as “Cocaine Randy” and the Tories lead according to one poll may be slipping somewhat. Political commentator, Brian Lilley, explains in this interview with BCN’s Read More
Some members in our family have become not vegetarians but vegan. Many times, it is due to food allergies, sensitivities or just by personal choice. Coming up BCN’s Naveen Day is going to chat Read More
