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 Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Jeannette Rocher June 17, 2026

The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently recognized the biggest government spenders at the Teddy Waste Awards. CTF Federal Director, Franco Terrazzano, tells us who wasted your money the most.  Read More

 Alberta Separation Is Far From Over | Brian Lilley

Alberta Separation Is Far From Over | Brian Lilley

Jeannette Rocher June 9, 2026

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

 Expert advice for your 2025 tax filing | Kent Prestage

Expert advice for your 2025 tax filing | Kent Prestage

Jeannette Rocher March 12, 2026

Tax season is here again in Canada and there are several changes Canadians should know about before filing. Tax expert Kent Prestage, owner of Prestage Consulting and instructor at Reeves College in Lethbridge, shares practical Read More

 War in Iran raises gas prices in Canada | Dan McTeague

War in Iran raises gas prices in Canada | Dan

Jeannette Rocher March 12, 2026

Gas prices have surged since the conflict involving Iran escalated, leaving many Canadians wondering how long the spike will last. Energy analyst Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, explains what’s driving the Read More

 CTF warns Albertans about debt After 2026‑27 budget

CTF warns Albertans about debt After 2026‑27 budget

Heidi Echavarria February 27, 2026

The Alberta 2026-27 budget was announced on Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation or CTF reacted by warning Albertans about what it calls a “dangerous debt spiral” in the wake of the budget. Kris Sims CTF Read More

 Why the U.S. Tariff Ruling Isn’t a Win for Canada | Brian Lilley

Why the U.S. Tariff Ruling Isn’t a Win for Canada

Jeannette Rocher February 24, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism for putting immigration and services for temporary residents into a provincial referendum but are the Liberal Party of Canada under Prime Minister Mark Carney dealing with the very Read More

 How Does Your Premier Rank on Spending/Debt? | Jake Fuss

How Does Your Premier Rank on Spending/Debt? | Jake Fuss

Jeannette Rocher February 18, 2026

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

 Canada Missing the Moment, U.S. becomes Global Oil Hub

Canada Missing the Moment, U.S. becomes Global Oil Hub

Jeannette Rocher January 15, 2026

Toronto Sun political commentator Brian Lilley joins Bridge City News from Washington to break down what growing U.S. influence over oil markets means for Canada, as investment flows toward Venezuela and pressure builds on Read More

 Maduro’s arrest and its impact on Canada

Maduro’s arrest and its impact on Canada

Jeannette Rocher January 15, 2026

The U.S. arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has shaken the world and Canadians are wondering how this will impact our nation. Our guest is David Leis, President of the Frontier Centre for Read More

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

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

Heidi Echavarria 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?

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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 |

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Heidi Echavarria 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

Jeannette Rocher 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?

Jeannette Rocher 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

Naveen Day 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?

Naveen Day 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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”

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

Jeannette Rocher 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

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