Naveen Day

Naveen came to Lethbridge in 2018 with experience in broadcast spanning over 20 years. In Winnipeg, he produced two factual entertainment shows for Shaw and Bell MTS prior to his move to Southern Alberta where he quickly ventured out into the world of journalism at Bridge City News. Naveen has a passion for producing thought-provoking and informative news pieces that answer questions we all have in the back of our minds.

Former healthcare worker discusses vaccine injury

The subject of COVID-19 vaccine injuries has been a controversial topic. Claims of vaccine injuries are often dismissed if there were pre–existing conditions prior to receiving a dose. Charissa Klamn, a former healthcare worker, says after receiving her second jab, she endured a long battle due to a confirmed vaccine injury.  She now stresses the importance of doing your own […]Read More

MMA event to take place in Lethbridge this Saturday

An amateurs’ mixed martial arts event is set to take place on Saturday February 18.  Rumble in the Cage 64 plans to give spectators some knock-out action at  Exhibition Park. And according to promoter Lee Mein, the event is in support of a charitable cause. President of the Green and Yellow Group Michael Gervais says […]Read More

The Trafficking of Fentanyl and Its Impact in Canada

With Canada and the U.S. still in the grips of a decades-old opioid epidemic, the crisis has deepened in recent years with the introduction a fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is a driving force behind countless overdose deaths per year, and law enforcement agencies and […]Read More

Estate Planning for Single Adults

There are some Canadians that spend up to 100 percent of their net income any which way they see fit. They are unmarried adults without dependents. And while Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving might be more lonely times for them, they get to live their lives with little-to-no accountability to a partner or a child.  But […]Read More

Local grocer, eatery to host cooking class in support of

Since 2013, Umami Shop in Lethbridge has been hosting cooking classes where participants can purchase a meal kit which includes all the ingredients portioned out, and cook along with the host.  In 2016, the business made the classes available to accommodate more participants.  Patricia Luu, owner of Umami Shop say the cooking classes are the […]Read More

Liberal ‘Just Transition’ policy is just not that easy

As we know certain governments including our Canadian Liberal government are demanding consumer acceptance of electric cars by 2030.  But there are those sounding an alarm as to the actual costs to the environment, communities and consumers.  To enlighten us more of the cause for caution on electric vehicles and about a controversial proposed bill […]Read More

Vigil held in support of baby in critical condition

A small child begins the evening with a prayer.  Then candles are lit to an emotional acapella version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.  This is how the evening began at a candlelit vigil held Monday in support of a weeks-old newborn who is fighting for her life. A sizable crowd came out and organizers took donations […]Read More

Bridging the gap between modern and holistic medicine

When it comes to medicine there are those who support western medicine but there are others in the health care field who believe in what the east brings to the table. Brianne Roberge is a registered nurse who also believes in the holistic approach when it comes to medicine. She says there is no reason […]Read More

The opioid crisis in Vancouver

The opioid crisis continues to rage on, across our country, killing thousands every year. A documentary has been produced discussing this very important subject and how it has impacted so many communities. The documentary, called Vancouver is Dying, premiered in October and has now garnered over two million views on YouTube. The host and camera […]Read More

Lethbridge Police officers to serve up pizzas for fundraiser

Cops, Pops and Pizza, a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) fundraiser, is set for this Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Boston Pizza South along Mayor Magrath Drive. There will be police and military vehicles on display and officers will be serving customers, selling merchandise – stuffed animals – and collecting donations for Special Olympics. Director […]Read More

Organ transplant denied for unvaccinated woman

Sheila Annette Lewis is one of many Canadians being pressured to take the COVID-19 vaccine.  She has a terminal medical condition and needs an organ transplant to survive. Alberta Health Services physicians have allegedly removed her from the high-priority organ transplant waiting list because she refuses to take the COVID-19 vaccine.  Annette shares her side of the […]Read More

MMIWG and dealing with grief and loss

Many residents in and around Lethbridge were shocked by the disappearance and murder of Tia Blood.  Unfortunately, Tia is one of many missing or murdered Indigenous women. To talk more about the effect this has on the aboriginal families in our province we wanted to connect with Pastor Deborah Minoose of Edmonton to talk about […]Read More

Overcoming addiction to pornography

Today’s society is becoming more and more sexualized, and in the digital world we live in, pornography is available to anyone who wants it.  It is highly addictive and like other addictions, the habit can be difficult to overcome.  Kent Levis is a retired California Superior Court Judge and author of “Coming Clean”. He shares about […]Read More

Fur trapping in Alberta

One of the great things about Alberta is all the wild open spaces. While it may seem uncommon, there still is a call of the wild here in Alberta, just as there still is a fur trade and Albertans who live on the land and spend their time in the wilderness with no coffee shop […]Read More

UCP hold annual general meeting near Edmonton

The Alberta United Conservative Party held their annual general meeting over the weekend in Enoch, located just outside of Edmonton. During keynote speech, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took aim at Rachel Notley for her support of increases to the federal carbon tax, and Alberta Health Services for the shortage of health-care providers. Following her speech, […]Read More

Navaratri celebrations to kick off in Lethbridge this weekend

A family-friendly, non-alcoholic event is taking place for those that want to  learn more about and experience Indian culture.  Around 400 people are expected to pack into the South Pavillion at Exhibition Park this weekend to celebrate the festival of Navaratri. It is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It […]Read More

Warrior horse relays coming to Lethbridge

If you have never been to a Warrior Horse Relay, you don’t know what you are missing.  And for those in Lethbridge, you will get your chance to get up close to them September 23 to 25. A warrior horse relay is an exciting horse and rider team event that takes place on a racetrack. […]Read More

Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign kicks off in Lethbridge September 1

Canadians shopping for home improvement products through the month of September are going to be given an opportunity to help out their local community. Now in its fifth year, Lowe’s Canada is bringing back its Heroes campaign from September 1-30.  Through this community effort, Lowe’s will match 50 percent of the funds raised, up to […]Read More

Crowds excited to see return of Whoop Up Days parade

The 125th Whoop Up Days festival kicked off with the parade in downtown Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. Thousands of people came out and lined the streets to enjoy a number of the floats and nicely decorated vehicles. Due to the pandemic, last year’s Whoop Up Days was scaled down and there was no parade.  And […]Read More

Tent encampment residents given notice to vacate

The City is continuing its efforts to handle the tent encampment situation.  Wednesday morning, residents of the site were handed notices to vacate the area under the Petty Trespass Act.  Both residents in and out of the site are not happy with the action being taken against tent encampment residents. Police and bylaw officers can […]Read More

Encampment residents, activist say clean-up crew’s scope of work was

Residents and protesters at a Lethbridge tent encampment site prepared themselves to confront city clean-up crews who arrived at the site Thursday morning.  They believed the workers were coming to tear down the tent encampment site as part of a $230,000 allocation City Council recently approved on Tuesday, to be used for encampment clean-up.  The […]Read More

Targeted shooting at Lethbridge tent encampment

Lethbridge Police have charged a 37-year old male in connection with an incident where a man was shot Sunday night.  It was shortly after 8 PM when police responded to a report of a shooting at a tent encampment site, which is located along the 500 block on Stafford Drive South.  Upon arrival, a 33-year-old […]Read More