It is back to school time and for many parents it can be a stressful time. So much money needed for back-to-school supplies and clothes for the kids. When it comes to opening our wallets, Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is upset that the federal government spent $1.7-million taxpayer dollars promoting the federal carbon tax to other countries in the world. The group’s federal director, Franco Terrazzano, shares the details Read More
The summer season is quickly approaching – so how are things shaping up on the economic front over the next number of months for Lethbridge and Southern Alberta? Despite these tough economic times, there is some Read More
The federal budget was tabled on Tuesday by federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Political reporter and Sun columnist, Brian Lilley, tells BCN’s Hal Roberts what the impact of the budget will have on Canadians.Read More
The federal budget is set to be released on Tuesday but it may not be balanced says the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Franco Terrazzano who shares the details with BCN’s Hal Read More
Carbon tax vs the premiers….a cross country campaign by the prime minister…and possible Chinese election interference? There’s so much to unpack this week in Canadian politics and here to break it all Read More
Did you know first time home buyers can save on their taxes? Or that childcare and moving expenses can be deducted? From charitable donations to working from home, we get advice on how to best Read More
Unfortunately, we have not received a lot of moisture so far in southern Alberta. Many of the reservoirs, especially here in SW Alberta, have dried up. We have not received a large snowpack. So how Read More
BCN’s Hal Roberts chatted with Barons farmer and the Interim Director of the Alberta Grains, David Bishop, about the concerns farmers and ranchers have about the lack of moisture so far this winter in Read More
Lethbridge Conservative MP Rachael Thomas joins BCN’s Hal Roberts to discuss how the Trudeau spending has been impacting inflation and the high cost of living. She also discusses how the carbon tax is hurting Read More
These tough economic times are taking their toll on nearly everyone, including those who care for our city’s most vulnerable. On Thursday, four Lethbridge charities appeared before the City’s Economic and Finance Standing Read More
Lethbridge residents could see increased taxes, levies and fees in the future if the economic environment does not improve. That’s according to the city’s Chief Financial Officer Darrell Mathews. Tuesday kicked off the Read More
Trevor Lewington of Economic Development Lethbridge discusses economic trends right now including unemployment rates, the real estate market, agri-business, red-tape reduction and which industries are currently booming.Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Average Lethbridge residential price in December up 20%
A new report from the Alberta Real Estate Association showcasing housing statistics for December 2025 claim that the average price...
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...
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Lethbridge man facing sex trafficking charges after 3 girls found in apartment
A Lethbridge man is facing charges in relation to sexual assault, exploitation and human trafficking. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.
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LFES battles multiple grass fires in one day
UPDATE: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Lethbridge Police have changed a 44-year-old woman with arson in connection to the resulting grass...
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...
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Protests against Iran’s theocratic government spread to U.S.
Activists say over 600 people have been killed in Iran as the government cracks down on protesters across the country....
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Dog attack that killed 13-year-old raises safety concerns
The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and...
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Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil...
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