There are some within the medical community who question the way the government handled the pandemic. You can include Dr. Dennis Modry in that conversation. Dr. Modry implemented Western Canada’s first heart and lung transplantation system. He also served on many hospital committees. Dr. Modry says the Alberta government and Premier Kenney should have put […]Read More
Many companies and government agencies are requiring staff to receive the COVID vaccine as a condition of employment. While Alberta government agencies have given staff until the end of October to become compliant, one Edmonton organization has already begun releasing un-vaccinated staff with very little notice to receive both doses. Jeannette Rocher interviewed one of […]Read More
An Alberta nurse sits down with Jeannette Rocher to talk about alleged misinformation and bullying that she sees within the Alberta healthcare system. Private healthcare, vaccine mandates, and euthanasia are all discussed in this video. Nurse “Carole” asks “Are you okay with unvaccinated healthcare staff, or will you be left with no one?” Nurse […]Read More
Today the province says it plans to take action against those who impede the ability of other Albertans to access healthcare facilities. Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu spoke specifically of those who blocked entrances to hospitals and other healthcare facilities during recent anti-vaccine protests. Madu says those who hamper anyone’s ability to access […]Read More
With a vaccine mandate now in place in Alberta, leading up to this, some Canadians have already been finding themselves fighting their employment organizations…relying on Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: the right to life, liberty and security. Alberta Weekly’s Jeannette Rocher recently spoke with Calgary Constitutional and human rights lawyer Carol […]Read More
Calgary Lawyer Carol Crosson specializes in constitutional law and issues related both to Charter Rights and human rights. She joins Alberta Weekly’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss some of the issues surrounding these proposed vaccine mandates. Originally aired Aug 28, 2021.Read More
Streets Alive is a Christian organization in Lethbridge which has been helping our homeless and those with serious addiction issues turn their lives around. The group’s co-founder, Ken Kissick, explains how the ministry incorporates Christ into a wide range of their programs.Read More
A story we recently covered on Bridge City News is how the federal government shut down the opportunity for Canadians to cross the border into Montana at the Carway border crossing to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots. Well according to political reporter, Brian Lilley, the Trudeau Liberals also shut down a similar opportunity for Canadians […]Read More
The federal Liberal’s controversial Bill C-10, which many Canadians believe is an attack on our free speech, received the support it needed to pass. We asked political reporter, Brian Lilley, what Bill C-10 will mean for the average Canadian.Read More
When it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine it appears as though the AstraZeneca shot may become harder to get. According to political reporter, Brian Lilley, there are two reasons for that. In Alberta, it is a supply issue but in many other regions of the country the vaccine has been pulled because of blood […]Read More
It is National Nurses week. Our local nursing community is currently working through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every single hospital floor is impacted, and nurses continue to show up. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley spoke with Lethbridge nurses about the challenges frontline workers have faced during the pandemic.Read More
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. A time to celebrate our mothers and show them how much we love and appreciate them. Noelle Mering is a mother of six and she co-authored a book called the Theology of Home-The Spiritual Art of Homemaking. Noelle says being a working mom in the 21st century has […]Read More
Following more reports of a few Canadians dying from rare blood clots associated with COVID-19 vaccines, political reporter, Brian Lilley, says when it comes to the reputation of the COVID-19 vaccines some are faring better than others. Read More
On May 3rd, pastor James Coates from GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove Alberta is going to court for violating our province’s public health restrictions. Bridge City News has an exclusive 15 minute interview with pastor Coates discussing the time he spent in jail and a discussion about his upcoming trial. Pastor Coates says what he […]Read More
When it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to implement the Emergency Act. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says Ottawa taking away that much power away from the provinces would be disastrous.Read More
When it comes to loving your neighbor it is just about being neighbourly saying hi and loaning your neighbor your lawnmower? Lynda MacGibbon wrote a book called the vertical neighbour and she says when it comes to loving your neighbor it is so much deeper than that. Read More
The president of the Justice Centre For Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay, explains why he has major concerns about a new Alberta bill which will impact the Public Health Act.Read More
Growing up today can be a challenge. Throw in a pandemic and there are even more obstacles for young people to overcome. Josh Burnette wrote a book called Adulting 101 Book 2. He is a guy who owned a restaurant and worked with many Millennials. Josh says there is a perception when it comes to […]Read More
There is a video circulating on social media which has gone viral showing Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, saying that COVID-19 is an “opportunity.” That comment did not sit well with many including our political reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley.Read More
In the coming weeks, the Lethbridge School division alongside the Holy Spirit Catholic division will have the opportunity to rapidly test for COVID-19. The province announced Saturday that testing will be offered to 222,000 students across Alberta. Testing for junior and senior high school students will be prioritized based on various factors, including prevalence of […]Read More
Political reporter Brian Lilley tells BCN’s Hal Roberts that the Trudeau Liberals agree with Erin O’Toole and the federal Conservatives about how a federal inquiry into Ottawa’s handling of the pandemic is warranted. It’s just a matter of when.Read More
Kelly Stickel is the senior pastor of My Victory Churches in southern Alberta. He says during uncertain times like these it is important to replace the “what ifs” in life with “God Is.” He explains the importance of relying on God when we are most fearful.Read More
The city of Lethbridge now has over 500 cases of COVID-19. Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says he is concerned about the rising number of cases. He says if more of us do not adhere to provincial health regulations more people will die.Read More
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
Streets Alive unveiled their 18-bed recovery home on Wednesday. Bridge City News was given a tour of the space. The all-female home aims to bring sobriety, accountability and healing to women in our community. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, staff members of the nonprofit agency say that it is God’s grace that has allowed the project […]Read More
One woman making a huge difference in our community is Dr. Sophie Kerneis, a microbiology researcher at Lethbridge College, who studies the side effects of antibiotics and explains why we’re seeing an increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.Read More
Kimberly Holmes is the CEO of Marriage Helper and says what frustrates her is when the main stream media reports that divorce is actually a good thing. She also discusses why couples delay or refuse to get help when their marriage is suffering.Read More
According to marriage trainers Heather and Alex Boersma, just because you're married, doesn't mean you should stop dating your spouse.Read More
Dr. Ari Joffe teaches pediatrics at the University of Alberta. He has recently published a study on the effects of the pandemic lockdowns. Dr. Joffe says these restrictions Canadians have had to endure are causing much more harm than good.Read More
Nations around the globe have had their best scientists pushing hard and fast to develop a COVID vaccine. And now, they are beginning to be put into action. Is this the answer to the pandemic, OR, is it too soon and potentially a long term health problem? Joining us from Southern California is Dr. Fazale […]Read More
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