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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

 Ski Patrol with safety systems in place.

Ski Patrol with safety systems in place.

Hal Roberts December 1, 2022

With all of the snow we have received it’s easy to get excited about ski and snowboard season once again. For those who may be thinking of heading out to the slopes this winter Ken Howard of the Canadian Ski Patrol says that they have systems  in place to help you if you get into […]Read More

 Low-cost Options for Electricity and Natural Gas in Southern Alberta

Low-cost Options for Electricity and Natural Gas in Southern Alberta

Jeannette Rocher October 7, 2022

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 taking off

Geothermal Energy taking off

Hal Roberts October 6, 2022

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

 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

 Will Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions plan work?

Will Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions plan work?

Jeannette Rocher April 7, 2022

BCN guest Robert Lyman is well versed in the issues of the economy and the environment. He had spent over four decades, mainly for the Canadian federal government, working as an economist, manager and a consultant. Through his career Robert worked on a broad range of energy and environment public policy issues and has written […]Read More

 The costs of green energy

The costs of green energy

Hal Roberts March 11, 2022

A number of Albertans have decided to go with green energy including adding solar panels to their homes. Michelle Stirling with Friends of Science says solar panels, though effective, can also become a financial burden for the Alberta taxpayer.Read More

 Canadians getting tired of hypocritical politicians says political reporter Brian Lilley

Canadians getting tired of hypocritical politicians says political reporter Brian

Hal Roberts November 2, 2021

Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says many people have been quite critical of the politicians attending the UN climate summit in Scotland especially when there are more than 400 private jets arriving and certain politicians looking hypocritical when it comes to mask wearing.  Read More

 Musicians Corb Lund, Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, Brett Kissel and others release anti-coal mining “anthem”

Musicians Corb Lund, Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, Brett Kissel and

Jeannette Rocher October 20, 2021

Country musician Corb Lund, along with artists from across Alberta’s country music spectrum, have released a song many are calling an anthem against proposed coal development in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. The song, which is a re-release of Lund’s “This is My Prairie” is a collaboration that includes artists Brett Kissel, Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, Armond […]Read More

 Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Hal Roberts April 16, 2021

There are concerns when it comes to CPC leader Erin O’Toole’s carbon tax plan. That is according to Ross McKitrick who is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph. McKitrick says Canadians are already struggling so discussing a new tax may not be a good plan of attack right now.Read More

 Update from Ottawa with Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder

Update from Ottawa with Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder

Hal Roberts March 25, 2021

As we have reported on Bridge City News the federal Conservatives have demanded that the Liberals come out with a reopening plan to help save thousands of businesses across the country. So many are hurting during the pandemic. Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder says the lockdowns have been tough on everyone’s mental health.Read More

 Impact of the Cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline

Impact of the Cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline

Jeannette Rocher February 12, 2021

Energy Policy Analyst David Yager says it is not just about the thousands of union jobs lost for Canadians and Americans with the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline expansion. He says when it comes to the economy and dealing with the climate it just makes no sense.Read More

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