Waterton Chamber president discusses “The Last of Us” episode filmed at one of his hotels. Host Jeannette Rocher and Shameer Sulemon also discuss the federal money the park received to enhance and create new tourism experiences, events, and attractions.Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Today is giving Tuesday and while many charities look forward to today, Analog books in Lethbridge is using November 29th to donate a portion of their sales to New West Theatre which is dealing with a financial crisis. “We’ve been a huge supporter of the arts and especially New West Theatre. They’re one of our […]Read More
The technology behind electric vehicles has come a long way. That is according to William York who is the director of the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta. York says when it comes to charging your EV it is a lot quicker now. He explains in this interview. Read More
Ben Campbell is a young rancher in Black Diamond, Alberta. He was the recipient of an award from the Alberta/NWT Region of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program. Ben takes issue with politicians who say that we need to curtail the methane produced by cattle. According to Ben, the gas produced by cows is just part […]Read More
As we inch closer to the longer evenings and colder temperatures of winter it’s almost certain that utility rates are top of mind for many. But there is a home-grown Alberta solution for this. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher recently spoke with Trevor Lewington of Ridge Utilities about options for less expensive electricity and Natural gas. Read More
Geothermal energy is an industry that is growing in Alberta. It is a heat source derived within the sub-surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carries the geothermal energy to the earth’s surface. Laurie Pushor is the president of the Alberta Energy Regulator. He says his group has pretty high standards when it comes to […]Read More
How are things looking on the economic front for Lethbridge and southern Alberta…and how are businesses faring with the challenge of finding workers to fill job vacancies? We catch up with Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge to find out.Read More
It appears as though a number of Medicine Hat businesses were able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa Kowalchuk is the Executive Director of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce and she says a big reason why was the entrepreneurial spirit of so many business owners in SE Alberta.Read More
It’s that time of year again, “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” is back in full force after the pandemic forced cancellation of the festival in 2020 and a scaled down version last year. The Calgary Stampede kicks off Friday, July 8th with a parade and runs through July 17th. Catch the Sneak-a-Peek on Thursday […]Read More
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
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
The unemployment rate in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat is lower thanks to more jobs in a variety of sectors. The CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, Trevor Lewington, says things in our region are looking up as we slowly make our way out of the pandemic.Read More
Have businesses rebounded as we work our way out of the pandemic? We posed that question recently to Cyndi Bester who is the CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Farmers on the prairies are still feeling the effects of last year’s drought. That is according to Lynn Jacobson, president of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture. Lynn says if producers don’t see a lot of moisture this spring it could be bad news for many of us.Read More
Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, explains why gas will be going up another 14 cents per litre over the next week. He explains in this exclusive interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts.Read More
The devastation being felt in B.C. is also impacting our supply chain here in southwestern Alberta. That’s according to Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge who joins Jeannette Rocher to discuss how is the Lethbridge economy is doing on the heels of the fourth wave of Covid. Read More
The owner of the Whistle Stop Cafe and Truck Stop was recently fined $20,000 for violating a court order by holding an anti-shutdown rally last spring. Christopher Scott joined BCN’s Jeannette Rocher earlier this week to discuss the fine and a “compelled speech” disclaimer the judge imposed on him. Read More
Many companies and government agencies are requiring staff to receive the COVID vaccine as a condition of employment. While Alberta government agencies have given staff until the end of October to become compliant, one Edmonton organization has already begun releasing un-vaccinated staff with very little notice to receive both doses. Jeannette Rocher interviewed one of […]Read More
Beginning this week Alberta business owners had to choose whether to take part in the Restriction Exemption Program or go back to reducing capacity, putting them back into restriction mode. Some are saying this is the government’s way of downloading the liability onto business owners and that they could suffer again. Annie Dormuth is with […]Read More
Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, says the Canadian economy is bouncing back even if Stats Canada says otherwise. Conservative Leader, Erin O’Toole, says he has a solid plan to get more Canadians working again. I asked our political reporter, Brian Lilley, if O’Toole has a plan to tackle the deficit and the one trillion dollar debt.Read More
When it comes to helping people financially and spiritually there are some solid Christian organizations out there. Lance Wood is an accountant and author of the book $4.83 The Cost to Impact the Life of a Child For a Year. Lance has some tips when it comes to getting ahead financially. He says when you […]Read More
Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston says he refuses to acknowledge there could be a fourth wave of COVID-19, especially with so many people being vaccinated. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the mayor says the Gas City handled the pandemic differently than many others in the province.Read More
Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park is set to double its current hosting capacity thanks to construction of a new 268 thousand square foot Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. The facility is expected to open in early 2023. The CEO of Exhibition Park, Mike Warkentin, says they decided to go with a few themes for the new facility […]Read More
If you want to look up a profession that appears unpopular right now it may be a politician. Many government leaders are being blasted during the pandemic mostly due to the lockdowns and lack of vaccines. Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, says he is hearing it from both sides…the right and the left.Read More
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