Maxime Bernier was in Lethbridge this week speaking to Albertans during his cross-province tour promoting his party’s support in this October’s provincial referendum. The leader of the People’s Party of Canada claims Read More
Alberta is undergoing major changes—from disability assistance and affordable housing to AI investment and new energy projects. Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and MLA for Lethbridge East, joins Read More
Is Alberta entering a new era of economic growth? Premier Danielle Smith is celebrating another major announcement as the Pathways carbon capture project moves forward, adding to recent pipeline proposals and a multi-billion-dollar AI data Read More
Online gambling is expanding in Alberta—but what does that mean for players, families, and communities? With the province opening its regulated online iGaming market, Albertans can now place casino and sports bets from almost Read More
Could Alberta soon have not one, but two new pipelines? Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor joins Bridge City News to discuss the proposed Northern Shield Corridor connecting Alberta and Ontario, what it could mean Read More
Could Canada be on the verge of its biggest pipeline expansion in years? With proposals for a new west coast pipeline and the Northern Shield Energy Corridor linking Alberta to Ontario, the debate over Canada’Read More
Are family farms disappearing from Canada? Across the country, small family-run farms are becoming less common as larger agricultural operations continue to grow. But what’s driving the change, and what does it mean for Read More
Can Alberta become more affordable? Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro joins Bridge City News to discuss the Alberta NDP’s proposed Affordability Agenda and how the party says it would address rising costs facing Albertans. Read More
The vast mountain ranges, sweeping prairies, deep river valleys, and historic small towns are attracting filmmakers from around the world to Alberta. To chat about the film industry in southern Alberta is actor, filmmaker, and Read More
Is Alberta separation gaining momentum? Did Pierre Poilievre’s Calgary speech change any minds? And why is Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrating grocery rebates while food bank use continues to surge across Canada? Toronto Sun Read More
Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More
Do Canadians have equal representation in Parliament and the Senate? Dr. Mark Milke of the Aristotle Foundation joins BCN to discuss why some provinces are underrepresented, how Canada’s system compares to other democracies, and Read More
Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that will provide no-cost, land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction. Premier, Danielle Smith Read More
A piece of Alberta history could be saved—but it needs your vote. The historic Coleman High School in the Crowsnest Pass has been named a finalist in the National Trust of Canada’s “Next Read More
MyCityCare looked more like a Disney princess’ closet today as the non-profit’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop opened its doors to the community with a special open house. The drop-in event gave visitors a Read More
Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the environment. The event will feature a seed swap, free compost, workshops, and exhibitors focused Read More
Alberta’s Bill 25 is sparking a heated debate over what belongs in the classroom. Supporters say it’s a long-overdue move to remove political and ideological influence from schools—while critics warn it could lead Read More
A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans could vote on separation this fall if enough signatures are collected for a referendum question. But would such a vote actually lead to Alberta leaving Canada? Law professor Bruce Read More
While the conflict continues in the Middle East, here in Lethbridge the Jewish community fears for their lives and safety after experiencing vandalism. A graffiti message reading “Allah kill Jews” was discovered this morning as Read More
While strikes and counterstrikes continue in the Middle East, Iranians around the world are closely watching developments in their homeland. Bridge City News spoke with two Iranians who call Lethbridge home. They are openly critical Read More
After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More
March is coming, and with-it Fraud Prevention Month — a reminder that protecting ourselves from fraud is something we should practice year-round. To mark the month, the Lethbridge Police Service or LPS will host three community Read More
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Last week’s killing of a Mexican cartel leader unleashed a wave of retaliatory violence that left nervous Canadians sheltering in their hotel rooms. The violence was a message from the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Read More
Recently, there was a petition launched in Alberta to get the province to stop funding private schools and home education, however, it failed. There certainly is a percentage of Albertans who believes that this is Read More
This week, southern Alberta was hit with its first winter snowstorm of the year. While roads remain snow-covered, the Lethbridge Police Service says that from February 17th to this Friday, 54 collisions were reported to the Read More
A seminar called “Journeying Home” was held today by The Salvation Army for the Lethbridge Community. During the workshop, attendees were encouraged to have open conversations with their family members about the end-of-life. Zach Marshall, Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stunned viewers with a televised address announcing a nine-question provincewide referendum this fall including questions touching on immigration, social services, and Alberta’s role within Confederation. Was this about fairness for Read More
The tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC has left families and an entire community searching for answers — and for healing. Today we speak with Dale Lang, whose 17-year-old son Jason was shot and killed at his Read More
Which provincial premiers are managing taxpayers’ money the best — and who ranks at the bottom? A new study from the Fraser Institute evaluates the fiscal performance of Canada’s premiers, measuring government spending, taxes, and Read More
