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 Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

January 9, 2026

Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday,  expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More

 Alberta vs BC: Building a Pipeline Without Chaos?

Alberta vs BC: Building a Pipeline Without Chaos?

December 18, 2025

Alberta and Ottawa have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to build a pipeline to the BC coast but the deal is far from simple. Higher carbon taxes, Clean Electricity Regulations, and potential opposition from Read More

 Who’s Responsible for Alberta’s Growing Debt? | CTF

Who’s Responsible for Alberta’s Growing Debt? | CTF

December 15, 2025

We all know that Canada has a growing problem with debt … but apparently, so does Alberta.  The question is, why are we going into debt?  Do we need to be doing this, is it justified, Read More

 Which Provinces Are Economically Free? | Matthew Mitchell

Which Provinces Are Economically Free? | Matthew Mitchell

December 11, 2025

How free are we, economically speaking, in Canada – and how free are we in our individual provinces in comparison to the rest of North America?  and what does it even mean? Today’s guest is Read More

 Ottawa-Alberta Pipeline Controversy | Brian Lilley | December 2nd, 2025

Ottawa-Alberta Pipeline Controversy | Brian Lilley | December 2nd, 2025

December 2, 2025

It’s been a few days since a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Prime Minister and Alberta’s premier and it’s garnering praise from some and criticism from others. But will a Read More

 Aftermath of the federal budget | Brian Lilley | November 5th, 2025

Aftermath of the federal budget | Brian Lilley | November

November 5, 2025

We have a budget, we have a floor crosser, and we have drama on Parliament Hill.  Here to discuss it all is political commentator Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun. Read More

 The new growth and engagement director | Trevor Lewington | October 29th, 2025

The new growth and engagement director | Trevor Lewington |

October 29, 2025

In today’s complex economy, there’s a lot going on – especially with tariff challenges from the US and China.  How can our governments and businesses keep the economy strong?  Joining us to chat about Read More

 Teachers Strike; AB Legislative Update

Teachers Strike; AB Legislative Update

October 1, 2025

On this week’s legislative update: Alberta Teachers are set to strike on Monday, October 6th, while the province is offering $150 a week to families with children under 12. Meanwhile, five provinces raise their minimum wage, Read More

 Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses hidden UCP receipts

Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses hidden UCP receipts

August 19, 2025

Tired of paying high taxes, and seeing a lack of accountability in our politicians?  Let’s take a look at some of the latest news in these areas, with Kris Sims.  She is a journalist Read More

 Explore Lethbridge App sees strong start

Explore Lethbridge App sees strong start

July 30, 2025

Tourism Lethbridge is pleased with the early response to its new app. The Explore Lethbridge App, which launched in June, has more than 300 users already signed up. Dominika Wojcik with Tourism Lethbridge explains the app Read More

 The cost of lockdowns, study by JCCF

The cost of lockdowns, study by JCCF

June 6, 2025

A new report from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has come up with some interesting findings on the physical, social and economic impacts of the Covid lockdowns. Joining us from Calgary to chat about Read More

 Is Canada’s housing affordability improving, or getting worse?

Is Canada’s housing affordability improving, or getting worse?

May 26, 2025

Is Canada’s housing affordability crisis improving, or is it getting worse?  Realistically, does today’s generation have any hope of ever owning their own home?  Joining us to discuss this issue is David Leis, Read More

 John Diefenbaker’s battle for Canadian liberties and independence

John Diefenbaker’s battle for Canadian liberties and independence

May 22, 2025

John Diefenbaker was Canada’s 13th Prime Minister.  He was at times controversial, eccentric, but someone who seemed to be able to identify with regular, Canadian folks.  Are there some things that today’s leaders Read More

 Is Canada treating Alberta fairly?

Is Canada treating Alberta fairly?

May 22, 2025

We often hear debate about Canada’s equalization payments program.  There are “have” and “have-not” provinces.  Much of those payments come from Alberta and get redistributed to other provinces, such as Quebec.  Is this fair?  Read More

 Affordability & Utilities Minister talks tariffs; Oil &Gas

Affordability & Utilities Minister talks tariffs; Oil &Gas

May 14, 2025

U.S tariffs and federal government restrictions on the oil and gas sector continue to be major concerns for Albertans. Is there any hope for change?  We chat about it with Alberta’s Minister of Read More

 Former Liberal MP warns of Mark Carney-led future

Former Liberal MP warns of Mark Carney-led future

April 24, 2025

Dan McTeague served as a Liberal MP for 18 years in Ontario and is  the president of “Canadians For Affordable Energy” – something many of us are concerned about these days. He joined us to discuss the Read More

 Election leaders ramp up promises; release costed platforms

Election leaders ramp up promises; release costed platforms

April 22, 2025

With less than a week to go til election day, party leaders are really ramping up their promises. We heard from the NDPs and Liberals over the weekend about their costed platforms. Here to break Read More

 Premier’s list of nine demands to federal leaders

Premier’s list of nine demands to federal leaders

March 26, 2025

Lots happening in the political arena, with a federal election underway, and of course, the ongoing tariff war. Alberta’s premier has laid out a list of nine demands to federal leaders. So, here to Read More

 Econ prof says tariffs “self inflicted financial harm”

Econ prof says tariffs “self inflicted financial harm”

March 6, 2025

How should Canada respond to U.S. tariffs?  Is retaliation the most effective thing to do?  University of Lethbridge Associate Professor of Economics, Danny LeRoy doesn’t think so as it will drive prices up Read More

 Tariffs 101: how they work, who they affect

Tariffs 101: how they work, who they affect

February 25, 2025

Canada continues to wrestle with how best to respond to the threat of 25% tariffs when exporting goods to the U.S.  But exactly how do tariffs work, and how will they affect our bottom line?  Read More

 Canada’s Premiers head to Washington for anti-tariff campaign

Canada’s Premiers head to Washington for anti-tariff campaign

February 11, 2025

All of Canada’s Premiers are in Washington DC today, or are at least headed there, and that’s where we’re also finding Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun who joins BCN’Read More

 Smith takes action to secure Alberta/Montana border

Smith takes action to secure Alberta/Montana border

February 5, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith takes action to secure the Alberta/Montana border – she’s also encouraging other premiers to get on board with this – because it might be the only action that avoids tariffs. BCN Read More

 Tariffs held off 30 days, but uncertainty persists

Tariffs held off 30 days, but uncertainty persists

February 4, 2025

The tariffs are held off for at least 30 days but this uncertainty is still causing problems for the Canadian business climate.  Here to discuss this in more detail is Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley.     Read More

 Trump tariffs: Danielle Smith talks “national unity crisis”

Trump tariffs: Danielle Smith talks “national unity crisis”

January 14, 2025

Less than a week until Donald Trump is sworn in as president and as Canadians look to see what happens with the threat of tariffs we have Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking about a national Read More

 End of year Economic Update; predictions for 2025

End of year Economic Update; predictions for 2025

January 8, 2025

The Christmas season has wrapped up and so has 2024!  So, how did we do economically in Southern Alberta – and what are things looking like going into 2025?    Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge joins BCN’Read More

 Visiting food banks is not just about poverty

Visiting food banks is not just about poverty

December 20, 2024

It seems that everyday food banks are becoming indispensable for many families. What was once a temporary way to provide food in times of need, has become important even for families who have jobs, but Read More

 Will Keystone XL pipeline be revived?

Will Keystone XL pipeline be revived?

November 12, 2024

Will the Keystone XL pipeline be revived with Trump heading back to the White House in January? Sun political columnist shares his thoughts with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher.Read More

 Can immigration policy negatively impact Lethbridge Polytechnic

Can immigration policy negatively impact Lethbridge Polytechnic

October 30, 2024

It appears as though Lethbridge Polytechnic will be receiving 8 million dollars less in funding in 2025 which may cause job losses at the post-secondary institution. Lethbridge Polytechnic, like other schools, is preparing to receive less international Read More

 Snowpack plays a crucial role in crops

Snowpack plays a crucial role in crops

October 16, 2024

Research indicates that winter precipitation accounts for a significant percentage of the moisture received throughout the year. While it is true that rain plays a crucial role in helping our crops to thrive, a melting Read More

 Fall Economic Outlook in Southern Alberta

Fall Economic Outlook in Southern Alberta

September 17, 2024

Hard to believe fall is here already!  So, how are things looking on the economic front for Lethbridge and southern Alberta?  Real estate, employment, the Ag sector. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher breaks it all down Read More

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