The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is calling on the Smith government here in Alberta to change some health-care policy. In particular, allowing those who have been unvaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to receive lifesaving organ transplants. John Carpay is the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Carpay says this stems from a […]Read More
Today’s society is becoming more and more sexualized, and in the digital world we live in, pornography is available to anyone who wants it. It is highly addictive and like other addictions, the habit can be difficult to overcome. Kent Levis is a retired California Superior Court Judge and author of “Coming Clean”. He shares about […]Read More
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 petition for a commission of inquiry into the Saskatchewan government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Raising a family has its fair share of challenges, especially when you have teenagers. Ken Swarner wrote a book filled with parenting tips. The book is called Why did God Give My Kids Free Will? He Could Have Waited Until They Moved Out. As a father himself, Ken says it is important to let life’s […]Read More
Homeless encampments have become an issue in many cities across North America including here in Lethbridge. What are some possible solutions? Joining BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss this is Ken Kissick, one of the co-founders of Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge. Read More
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 within the city. With that, the city says it’s also seeing an increased number of overdoses, illegal activity and aggressive […]Read More
A grassroots movement called Canadian Covid Care Alliance is hoping to launch what they call a national conversation about the impact the pandemic measures had on Canadians. A citizen’s hearing is coming up next Wednesday in Toronto where we will hear from an expert panel, lawmakers and politicians. Sonya Anderson from Canadian Covid Care Alliance […]Read More
Many of the most vulnerable in Lethbridge have set up tent encampments outside of two downtown facilities because of the lack of city housing support. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains this is putting a strain on the facilities and some of the vulnerable say they would like to see more support from city officials. Read More
When the province shut down the Lethbridge supervised consumption site and brought in a mobile unit many thought that was a mistake since the necessary supports were no longer there for those battling drug addictions. There are others who believe it was a good thing since the province was no longer acting as an enabler. […]Read More
Golf… it’s either one of the most relaxing, enjoyable games on the planet – or one of the most frustrating, depending on your mindset. We wanted to learn a bit more about how to enjoy and improve our golf game, so we visited the Lethbridge Country Club to get a few tips from Eric Porter, […]Read More
When it comes to our overall health it is vital to incorporate mushrooms into our diets. That is according to naturopath and owner of Urban Apothecary Cami Tanner. Tanner says there are a lot of healing properties in mushrooms that can be very beneficial for people.Read More
There has been a lot of talk about herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the best ways we can protect ourselves from viruses. Dr. Clayton Koganow from Well Vitality Health Clinic says a common cold may be a good way of helping to strengthen our children’s immune systems.Read More
It appears as though addictions are on the rise across much of North America. Psychologist Dr. Gregg Jantz says there are tell tale signs you can watch out for with those who are struggling with drug, alcohol or digital addiction. He explains in this exclusive interview. Read More
Enjoying playtime is very important not just for kids but for adults as well. That is according to author Courtney Ellis. Courtney wrote a book on the subject called Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit. Ellis says she learned from play scientists that incorporating playtime into learning can be very […]Read More
Following the recent Texas synagogue hostage situation, we started wondering, how prepared is the average person for an active shooter situation? Doug Parisi is considered an expert in active shooter circumstances. A former police captain with over 20 years of service and personal experience with active shooters, Parisi now teaches people what to do to […]Read More
Many of us look forward to the holiday season, with family dinners, shopping and gift opening, church services, etc. But for others, it can be one of the loneliest and most depressing times of the year. We want to discuss how to respond to this, with guest Rod Dorn of Birch Bay Counselling ServicesRead More
A brand new year is nearly upon us. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Charlene and Charles Van den Akker will tell you the best way to keep them. Read More
With the holidays upon us many are looking to get out and have a few drinks with friends and family, but it’s also the time of year that Mothers Against Drunk Driving really ramp up their message to think twice before getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence. Sharon Coyston of […]Read More
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
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