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Liberal ‘Just Transition’ policy is just not that easy

Naveen Day January 26, 2023

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

 Canadian Religious Freedom Summit Feb. 4

Canadian Religious Freedom Summit Feb. 4

Hal Roberts January 26, 2023

Even though the US Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade south of the border, it still got a lot of Canadians talking about abortion once again. Darlene McLean is the executive director of the Christian Embassy of Canada. She will also be emceeing the upcoming Canadian Religious Freedom Summit taking place in Ottawa on February […]Read More

 How the church helps during difficult times.

How the church helps during difficult times.

Hal Roberts January 26, 2023

The federal government says we may be headed to a recession. Many Canadians are already finding it tough with six per cent inflation. The cost of food and rent continues to climb. It appears as though more churches are helping Canadians through difficult times. That is according to Pastor Doug Shimoda with City Light Church […]Read More

 U.S. military clamping down on Mexican drug cartels.

U.S. military clamping down on Mexican drug cartels.

Hal Roberts January 23, 2023

There are reports that the U.S. military is cracking down on Mexican drug cartels. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says a lot of it has to do with fentanyl being brought not only into the United States but also into Canada. There is also a Chinese connection.  Read More

 1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

Jeannette Rocher January 23, 2023

Students at Cardston Elementary School got a history lesson that’s been seldom taught. It’s one with a personal connection. The school’s vice-principal, Ramona Big Head, is the great-granddaughter of one of the survivors of the 1870 Baker Massacre. It was on this day, January 23, 153 years ago – that 217 Blackfeet people (mostly children […]Read More

 Lethbridge parents charged with assaulting six-week-old daughter.

Lethbridge parents charged with assaulting six-week-old daughter.

Hal Roberts January 20, 2023

A father and mother have been charged in connection with the sexual assault of their six-week-old daughter. Lethbridge Police say they were called to a northside home on Wednesday to check on the girl after receiving information that she was being abused. EMS transported the baby to hospital where she remains in critical condition. Upon […]Read More

 CTF says CBC needs to be defunded

CTF says CBC needs to be defunded

Hal Roberts January 19, 2023

The federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano, says instead of the CBC going on a cross Canada tour promoting itself to Canadians it needs to be defunded. Terrazzano also talks about how the union representing CRA employees is asking for a HUGE raise for its members. He explains in this short Q […]Read More

 Trudeau wants Alberta to transition away from oil and gas.

Trudeau wants Alberta to transition away from oil and gas.

Hal Roberts January 18, 2023

Prime Minister Trudeau says he would like to see Alberta transition away from oil and gas. This obviously does not sit well with Premier Danielle Smith and the Alberta government. We asked our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson if Premier Smith would consider invoking the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act to shoot down Ottawa’s […]Read More

 Former NHL star Theo Fleury speaks out

Former NHL star Theo Fleury speaks out

Hal Roberts January 17, 2023

Former NHL star Theo Fleury joined BCN’s Hal Roberts to discuss his group Canadians For Truth and how they say they are fighting for Canadians’ freedoms. Watch our exclusive one-on-one interview here.Read More

 Money Matters with David Morgan

Money Matters with David Morgan

Hal Roberts January 13, 2023

We keep hearing about how much interest rates fluctuate. The chief editor of the Morgan Report, David Morgan, says when it comes to interest rates not all is as it seems. He explains in this interview with BCN’s Naveen Day.Read More

 Doctor says age diversity can cause workplace problems.

Doctor says age diversity can cause workplace problems.

Hal Roberts January 12, 2023

Sometimes tensions in the workplace may have a little to do with an age gap between co-workers. That is according to Dr. Tim Elmore, CEO of Growing Leaders and author of the book New Kind of Diversity. Dr. Elmore says a huge diversity of ages can bring serious issues. Read More

 Trudeau not doing Alberta any favours says political reporter

Trudeau not doing Alberta any favours says political reporter

Hal Roberts January 10, 2023

Political reporter Brian Lilley says Albertans appear to have a serious issue with the Trudeau government right now. It has a lot to do with the Liberals wanting Alberta to transition away from the oil and gas sector. Lilley says Trudeau will be discussing a number of issues with his federal counterparts including carbon capture electric […]Read More

 ISIS extremism growing in two regions

ISIS extremism growing in two regions

Hal Roberts January 9, 2023

The Pentagon is warning of a new breed of extremist militants coming from the terror group ISIS. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says the factions seem to be coming from both the Middle East and countries in Africa. Read More

 Bridging the gap between modern and holistic medicine

Bridging the gap between modern and holistic medicine

Naveen Day January 6, 2023

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

 Powerful program to help beat addictions in Alberta

Powerful program to help beat addictions in Alberta

Hal Roberts January 4, 2023

There is more help available for those who are battling addictions in both Lethbridge and Calgary. Tony Kokol is the Operations Manager for Fresh Start Recovery in Lethbridge. He says what makes their programs unique is that they are all encompassing in helping someone get their life back on track. Kokol explains in this informative […]Read More

 Toronto doctor has solution for addressing physician shortage.

Toronto doctor has solution for addressing physician shortage.

Hal Roberts December 22, 2022

The doctor shortage we are experiencing in Canada is only expected to get worse. A recent report shows our country will face a deficit of 44,000 physicians by the year 2028. But according to a pediatric surgeon from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, internationally-trained doctors such as himself are an untapped market that […]Read More

 A MADD message during the holidays

A MADD message during the holidays

Hal Roberts December 20, 2022

With Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner, the potential of impaired drivers hitting the streets could increase. MADD which stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving is ramping up its message about the dangers of drinking and driving. The vice-president of the Lethbridge and area chapter, shares some alarming statistics about the number of people killed […]Read More

 Hunter has a serious problem with the Liberals’ Bill C-21

Hunter has a serious problem with the Liberals’ Bill C-21

Hal Roberts December 20, 2022

A number of hunters are not happy with the proposed amendment to the Trudeau Liberals’ gun ban bill C-21. You can include Andre Van Hilten with the Willow Creek Outfitter located outside of Stavely, Alberta. Van Hilten says the federal government should really be focusing their attention on criminals bringing in illegal guns from the […]Read More

 Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2022

Anyone who has kids in sports in Lethbridge probably knows Cindy Adachi. She’s become an extended member of the youth sports family because of her unique gift of volunteering her time to capture moments on the field and the ice with her camera. This time, however, it was Adachi’s turn to be gifted when she […]Read More

 Alberta Proud president speaks out against Bill C-21

Alberta Proud president speaks out against Bill C-21

Hal Roberts December 16, 2022

There is a grassroots group of Albertans who are pushing back against the Trudeau government’s C-21, the gun ban bill. Lindsay Wilson is the president of Alberta Proud and she says it is wrong that the Liberals are attacking hunters who are law abiding gun owners. Read More

 How inflation is impacting our ag-producers

How inflation is impacting our ag-producers

Hal Roberts December 16, 2022

Inflation appears to be hitting millions of Canadians hard including our farmers and ranchers. Shaun Haney is the editor with Real Agriculture dot com and he says many producers he has spoken to are having a tough time especially when it comes to livestock costs. Haney explains in this interview with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher. Read More

 Author discusses book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids.

Author discusses book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids.

Hal Roberts December 15, 2022

The Christmas season often makes others curious of who Jesus is, especially young children. As Christian parents, we want them to learn about Jesus. Asheritah Ciuciu is the author of the children’s book “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids.”  Ciuciu says, it can often be challenging for parents to share Christ with their children […]Read More

 Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen’s year end interview

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen’s year end interview

Hal Roberts December 15, 2022

Lethbridge City Council voted this week on allocating 325 thousand dollars toward an overnight comfort centre at Streets Alive Mission. The funds would help many of our most vulerable during the cold winter months. The vote at council was 5 to 3 for the motion. One member on council who voted against the motion was […]Read More

 Russia teaming up with Iran says foreign affairs expert

Russia teaming up with Iran says foreign affairs expert

Hal Roberts December 12, 2022

U.S. officials say Russia is providing military assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran. That includes helicopters and fighter jets. In exchange Russia wants ballistic missiles from Iran to help in its war in Ukraine. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says this is not a surprise since Russia is running out of dance partners. […]Read More

 The opioid crisis in Vancouver

The opioid crisis in Vancouver

Naveen Day December 9, 2022

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

 Energy Policy and Gun Ban Bill from an Indigenous Perspective

Energy Policy and Gun Ban Bill from an Indigenous Perspective

Hal Roberts December 8, 2022

There are those in a number of Indigenous communities who are supportive of Alberta’s energy sector. Melissa MBarki who is a policy analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute explains. Melissa, who is also First Nations, tells BCN’s Hal Roberts why a number of Indigenous communities take issue with the Liberals’ gun ban bill C-21 which […]Read More

 Political reporter explains amendments to Alberta Sovereignty Act

Political reporter explains amendments to Alberta Sovereignty Act

Hal Roberts December 8, 2022

There were amendments made to the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act prior to passing at the Alberta Legislature. Political reporter Tyler Dawson explains. Tyler will also talk about the help parents will get for their kids in need of cold/flu medication. He explains in this Q and A with BCN’s Hal RobertsRead More

 Trudeau government modifying Bill C-21

Trudeau government modifying Bill C-21

Hal Roberts December 6, 2022

Political reporter Brian Lilley has been keeping a close eye on the debate surrounding the Trudeau Liberals’ gun ban bill C-21. He says since hunters like the Habs’ goalie Carey Price, spoke out politicians may be back peddling a little. He shares the details with BCN’s Hal Roberts. Read More

 Report says Iran hired assassins to take out Canadians

Report says Iran hired assassins to take out Canadians

Hal Roberts December 5, 2022

There is a new report by the Washington Post which says that Iran hired assassins to target those who have been criticizing the Iranian regime.  Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says that includes critics of the regime who live in both Canada and the U.S. Read More

 UCP clash with NDP over proposed Sovereignty Act

UCP clash with NDP over proposed Sovereignty Act

Micah Quinn December 5, 2022

Deputy Premier Nathan Neudorf was asked why the UCP wants the NDP to apologize regarding comments they made on the proposed Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act. Leader Rachel Notley called for the federal government to quash the act should it pass at the legislature. Neudorf said his party is demanding an apology from […]Read More

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