The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Trudeau government to rescind its grocery tax threat. Ottawa is demanding major Canadian grocers come up with a plan to stablize prices which is also receiving pushback Read More
Alberta’s United Conservative Party has been very vocal about the federal government’s 2035 net-zero emitting electricity goal. We speak with Rebecca Schulz, Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, about the province’s own 2050 Read More
It’s been several weeks since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith handed out her mandate letters to her ministers – so what will this look like as the legislature resumes its sessions in the fall. Here to Read More
The cost of living goes up….again….a war of words between Trudeau’s environment minister and Alberta’s premier, and who’s really to blame that you can’t see content on Facebook anymore? Read More
With so many Albertans hurting with the high cost of living a referendum should be held to see how many in the province want tax dollars going to support a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games Read More
Collaboration and partnerships between provinces are crucial for Canada’s success. That is according to Josh Andrus, the executive director of Project Confederation. He says the decisions made in Ottawa are not always in the Read More
On July 1st, Canada Day, the Trudeau government’s second carbon tax will kick in. Ottawa buried the tax in fuel regulations that require producers to reduce the carbon content of their fuels. If companies Read More
The debate between Alberta’s two leading ladies, plus the upcoming
BCN’s Jeannette Rocher discusses the debate between the two leading ladies of Alberta, plus the upcoming election with Dave Naylor, Editor of the Western Standard.Read More
A conversation with Grant Hunter, UCP candidate for Taber-Warner
Grant Hunter is the UCP candidate for Taber-Warner. He’s served two previous terms and is running for his third. He discusses with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher the plans to expand irrigation in southern Alberta Read More
China retaliates against Canada for expelling diplomat
From the wildfires burning in Alberta…to the firestorm of allegations over China’s interference in Canada’s democracy. Here’s our latest Federal political update with Brian Lilley. Read More
A conversation with NDP candidate for Lethbridge East, Rob Miyashiro
The Alberta election is just over three weeks away. Rob Miyashiro is the NDP candidate for Lethbridge East. He tells BCN’s Jeannette Rocher a big part of his party’s focus is health care Read More
It’s no secret there’s been conflict between UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley, some have been speculating that Trudeau’s team could get Read More
As Albertans wait for the writ to drop, an election kickoff is expected May the 1st, which means we should see about a four-week election. The polls show Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith neck-and-neck, although Read More
Many Canadians are upset that the carbon tax is going up April 1st especially when they see our prime minister flying around the world in an empty jet leaving behind a large carbon footprint. Some Read More
The Alberta Budget and Upcoming Spring Election
Host Jeannette Rocher speaks with independent Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes about the close battle between the NDP and UCP in Alberta. Barnes also shares his thoughts on the recent budget and how he was Read More
“Last of Us” filmed in Waterton, Chamber prez discusses experience
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 Read More
The war Ukraine, one year later – Dr. David Marples
It’s been a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, and the war may not end anytime soon according to David Marples, Professor of Russian and East European History at the University of Alberta. In Read More
Local Cyber Monday sales in Lethbridge
This is Cyber Monday. It’s a day many Canadians look forward to as to save big bucks online while they shop for the Christmas holiday season. Some of the local retailers in Lethbridge are Read More
Petition for Public Inquiry into Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 Response
There have been ample discussions about the Covid pandemic and the actions that were taken by the Canadian and provincial governments. Today we speak with Nadine Wilson, MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers, who has launched a Read More
Low-cost Options for Electricity and Natural Gas in Southern Alberta
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. 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 Read More
Hemp is a product that is becoming more and more popular. It is being used in everything from car parts to clothing. Darren Bondar is the president and CEO of HempAlta. He says hemp is Read More
A number of Canadian farmers we have interviewed say they are not happy with Ottawa’s recommendation that they cut their fertilizer use by 30 percent in order to cut emissions. Political reporter Brian Lilley says Read More
Access to information documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation showed that executives at the Canadian Tourism Commission allegedly paid themselves five figure quarantine bonuses even as tourism in our country collapsed. The federal director Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas joins BCN to discuss inflation, farmers,
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas joins BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss inflation, farmers, Canadian energy, Bill C-11, the ArriveCan app, and leading by example.Read More
Calgary Stampede kicks off with Sneak-a-Peek July 7
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 Read More
Lethbridge City Council votes for admin to find solution to
Over the past year, there has been about a 50 percent increase in the number of homeless tent encampments within Lethbridge. Many argue it is due to the fact that there’s no permanent supportive housing Read More
Alberta Premier hopeful, Danielle Smith, getting some praise and at the same time heaps of criticism over her promise to implement the “Alberta Sovereignty Act” if the UCP leadership is in her future. She joined 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 Read More