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 Political reporter discusses the movement F*** the Fourth.

Political reporter discusses the movement F*** the Fourth.

Hal Roberts July 4, 2022

American correspondent Lisa Daftari talks about a left leaning movement called F*** the Fourth which is anything but patriotic. Lisa also discusses with BCN’s Hal Roberts how a U.N. report says the U.S./Mexico border is one of the most dangerous in the world.Read More

 Canadian Pro-Life group reacts to Pro-Choice rallies

Canadian Pro-Life group reacts to Pro-Choice rallies

Hal Roberts July 4, 2022

A number of Pro-Life groups across North America are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Roe v Wade including the Wilberforce Project here in Canada. The group’s executive director, Stephanie Fennelly, says it may be time to once again re-open the abortion debate in Canada. She reacted to the recent Pro-Choice rallies held in […]Read More

 Can Alberta say NO to federal legislation?

Can Alberta say NO to federal legislation?

Hal Roberts June 29, 2022

One of the front runners to become the new leader of the UCP is Danielle Smith. Smith raised some eyebrows recently when she said one of her first orders of business, should she become premier, would be to have Alberta opt out of federal laws the provincial government does not like. I asked our legislative […]Read More

 Lilley says Trudeau not sticking up for our energy sector

Lilley says Trudeau not sticking up for our energy sector

Hal Roberts June 28, 2022

Political reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley says it was a little disconcerting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not commit to having Canada provide more oil in Europe when it is so desperately needed right now. He was asked at the recent G-7 Summit why Canada would not help out more. Read More

 Foreign Affairs expert says Taliban may take the money and run.

Foreign Affairs expert says Taliban may take the money and

Hal Roberts June 27, 2022

A number of countries are looking to support Afghanistan with humanitarian aid following last week’s devastating earthquake which claimed more than a thousand lives. Will the money actually get to the Afghani people or will the Taliban just take the money and run? Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, seems to think the latter will […]Read More

 Targeted attacks against Christians in Nigeria

Targeted attacks against Christians in Nigeria

Hal Roberts June 24, 2022

A number of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. According to recent reports Muslim extremist groups have been slaughtering Christians in a number of regions throughout the African nation. Greg Musselman is with Voice of the Martyrs and he says they appear to be targeted attacks.  Read More

 ‘Not doing so well’: most vulnerable want to see more support as tent encampment grows in Lethbridge

‘Not doing so well’: most vulnerable want to see more

Angela Stewart June 24, 2022

Lethbridge has been dealing with an issue of many tent encampments popping up near some downtown facilities. The city currently does not have long-term housing solutions for the most vulnerable. In a special feature, BCN’s Angela Stewart spoke to some of the homeless who say they want to see city officials step up and offer […]Read More

 Festival Square now open in downtown Lethbridge

Festival Square now open in downtown Lethbridge

Micah Quinn June 22, 2022

The official grand opening of Festival Square Market Plaza in Lethbridge took place on Wednesday morning. City officials marked the exciting day with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the project that will provide entertainment and events in our city’s downtown core.Read More

 Toronto columnist says 5 Trudeau Liberal ministers should be fired.

Toronto columnist says 5 Trudeau Liberal ministers should be fired.

Hal Roberts June 21, 2022

Toronto Sun columnist and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, is calling for five different Trudeau ministers to either be fired or shuffled to another portfolio. He says a number of ministers have failed Canadians miserably and Ottawa is just adrift right now. Brian gave us some examples of why he feels that way […]Read More

 Will changes to Canada’s gun laws be effective?

Will changes to Canada’s gun laws be effective?

Naveen Day June 21, 2022

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Trudeau Liberals’ new legislation Bill C-21 or the “handgun ban” as some refer to it. The subject of gun violence has come up a lot in Canada recently following yet another mass shooting in the U.S. Allan Friesen, is a firearms instructor and past president of […]Read More

 CTF’s report says Bill C-11 not good for Canadians

CTF’s report says Bill C-11 not good for Canadians

Hal Roberts June 20, 2022

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is releasing its report on what it says are the damaging effects of the Trudeau Liberal’s proposed Bill C-11 which many say is an attack on our freedom. Ontario Director, Jay Goldberg, explains to BCN’s Hal Roberts how damaging this bill could be for Canadians and the dangerous precedent it may […]Read More

 War in Ukraine damaging food supply chain

War in Ukraine damaging food supply chain

Hal Roberts June 20, 2022

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the country’s agriculture minister says close to 25 percent of Ukraine’s arable crop land has been destroyed. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says this has negatively impacted the global food supply chain.Read More

 Weekend fundraiser takes place at Creepy Hollow

Weekend fundraiser takes place at Creepy Hollow

Angela Stewart June 20, 2022

After a fire ripped through the haunted mansion on the property of the Creepy Hollow tourist attraction in Warner, Alberta on May 13th, the workers are still coping with the devastation. But as Angela Stewart reports, thanks to a weekend fundraising event and a GoFundMe page, staff are hoping to raise enough funds to rebuild […]Read More

 Citizens’ Hearing on COVID-19 pandemic measures next week

Citizens’ Hearing on COVID-19 pandemic measures next week

Hal Roberts June 17, 2022

A grassroots movement called Canadian Covid Care Alliance is hoping to launch what they call a national conversation about the impact the pandemic measures had on Canadians. A citizen’s hearing is coming up next Wednesday in Toronto where we will hear from an expert panel, lawmakers and politicians. Sonya Anderson from Canadian Covid Care Alliance […]Read More

 Recent rain was a welcome sight for most farmers

Recent rain was a welcome sight for most farmers

Angela Stewart June 17, 2022

This week’s rain in our region was a welcome sight for farmers. Producers have been dealing with a very dry season so far but now thanks to the recent moisture, Dave Bishop with Alberta Wheat, says their crops should be in fairly good shape for now. “It’ll get us into July. It’ll all depend if […]Read More

 ‘We are all real people too,’ most vulnerable face housing issues as tent encampments expand

‘We are all real people too,’ most vulnerable face housing

Angela Stewart June 17, 2022

Many of the most vulnerable in Lethbridge have set up tent encampments outside of two downtown facilities because of the lack of city housing support. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains this is putting a strain on the facilities and some of the vulnerable say they would like to see more support from city officials.     Read More

 Exclusive interview with CPC leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis

Exclusive interview with CPC leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis

Hal Roberts June 16, 2022

There are six candidates vying to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Dr. Leslyn Lewis is one of those who is looking to lead the federal Conservatives. Bridge City News had a special one on one interview with Dr. Lewis who says she has a solid plan to help both our […]Read More

 Political reporter discusses UCP leadership front runners

Political reporter discusses UCP leadership front runners

Hal Roberts June 15, 2022

Political reporter and the Alberta correspondent with the National Post, Tyler Dawson, discusses who the front runners are in the UCP leadership race. The party will choose Alberta’s new premier in October. Dawson also talks to BCN’s Hal Roberts about the alleged bullying and disrespect volunteers with the provincial NDP have been receiving. He explains […]Read More

 Yale Historian says Putin preparing to starve people

Yale Historian says Putin preparing to starve people

Hal Roberts June 13, 2022

A Yale historian says Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to starve much of the developing world in order to win his war with Ukraine. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says Putin will do whatever it takes.Read More

 Southern Alberta Bible camp offers a unique experience

Southern Alberta Bible camp offers a unique experience

Hal Roberts June 10, 2022

This is the time of year when many parents think of sending their kids to summer camp. There is a unique camp near Lomond, Alberta called the Southern Alberta Bible Camp where youngsters not only learn about archery and canoeing but also about the good news of God’s word. Tonia Martens is with SABC and […]Read More

 When are utility rebates coming?

When are utility rebates coming?

Hal Roberts June 9, 2022

Many of us here in Alberta have been wondering where those utility rebates are. The province said back in February and March that we would be receiving help with our natural gas and electricity bills as inflation has made life so much more difficult. We asked UCP Caucus Chair and Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf […]Read More

 Former addict discusses supervised injection sites

Former addict discusses supervised injection sites

Hal Roberts June 8, 2022

When the province shut down the Lethbridge supervised consumption site and brought in a mobile unit many thought that was a mistake since the necessary supports were no longer there for those battling drug addictions. There are others who believe it was a good thing since the province was no longer acting as an enabler. […]Read More

 What is driving up fuel costs?

What is driving up fuel costs?

Hal Roberts June 7, 2022

With inflation at an all time high, life is getting to be quite costly for Canadians especially when we pull up to the pumps. I asked political reporter Brian Lilley, what is causing the price of fuel to increase by so much. The average price in Canada is now over $2.00 a litre. Brian says […]Read More

 Gas prices going up again says energy analyst

Gas prices going up again says energy analyst

Hal Roberts May 31, 2022

Energy analyst and former Liberal MP Dan McTeague says the Liberals today along with the NDP and Greens are trying to steer Canadians away from gas powered vehicles. McTeague says if you are hoping for a break at the pumps it won’t be coming anytime soon. He explains in this short interview with BCN’s Hal […]Read More

 New bill attack on law-abiding gun owners?

New bill attack on law-abiding gun owners?

Hal Roberts May 31, 2022

The Trudeau Liberals are promising to put a freeze on buying, selling and importing handguns. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says this is yet another attack on law-abiding gun owners. He explains in this interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts. Read More

 Golf tips from a Pro

Golf tips from a Pro

Jeannette Rocher May 30, 2022

Golf… it’s either one of the most relaxing, enjoyable games on the planet – or one of the most frustrating, depending on your mindset. We wanted to learn a bit more about how to enjoy and improve our golf game, so we visited the Lethbridge Country Club to get a few tips from Eric Porter, […]Read More

 European leaders urging Putin and Zelensky to talk

European leaders urging Putin and Zelensky to talk

Hal Roberts May 30, 2022

The war between Ukraine and Russia is now heading into its fourth month. European leaders are urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Volydmyr Zelensky to end the war. We asked our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, what a conversation might sound like between the two leaders.Read More

 What the Bible says about managing money.

What the Bible says about managing money.

Hal Roberts May 26, 2022

Many Canadians are finding it tough making ends meet especially with inflation at record levels. So how do you handle the financial pressures of today? Debbie Kirk has some thoughts. She is a successful business owner and wrote the book Wealth Without Sorrow. Debbie says when it comes to proper stewardship of your finances, management […]Read More

 Trudeau heckled in Kamloops, B.C.

Trudeau heckled in Kamloops, B.C.

Hal Roberts May 24, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kamloops, BC over the weekend marking the one year anniversary of 215 unmarked graves being discovered not far from a former residential school. Trudeau said it was an important time to come together. While the PM was in Kamloops he was greeted by a number of Indigenous people who were […]Read More

 Creepy Hallow haunted mansion destroyed by fire, fundraising efforts underway

Creepy Hallow haunted mansion destroyed by fire, fundraising efforts underway

Angela Stewart May 24, 2022

It was a scary night over the weekend for the Reimer family, the owners of the tourist attraction the Creepy Hallow when one of the buildings on the property caught on fire and ultimately burned to the ground. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more from the owner’s daughter who has set up a GoFundMe to help […]Read More

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