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 Lethbridge Hurricanes have lost 5 straight games. Sunday’s 5-4 OT loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers marks the clubs 7th straight loss to Medicine Hat, dating back to September of 2019. After completing 3 consecutive games, coaches and players shared the challenges of back to back games, and that they are looking forward to […]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
For drug addicts on the street, having someone there for them can be a matter of life and death. The SAGE Clan in Lethbridge patrols the city year round, providing everything from hot meals, to a needed conversation. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the group is working hard to change negative perceptions surrounding our city’s most […]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
The federal Liberals will be tabling their first budget in over two years on April 19th. One of our regular contributors, political reporter Brian Lilley, says what is good about this budget is that we will finally be able to see exactly where our tax dollars have been going when it comes to pandemic spending. Read More
It appears that many Central Americans view the United States as the land flowing with milk and honey. You don’t have to look any further than the caravans of people slowly migrating their way from countries like Honduras and El Salvador to the US. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says what makes this such […]Read More
So many Canadians are taking advantage of the low interest rates right now and are purchasing a home. An interest rate under two percent for a five year closed mortgage makes it pretty affordable for first time home buyers. Shawn Ormston the founder of Great Rate Realty in Lethbridge says if you are thinking of […]Read More
Back in January, Lethbridge City Council passed the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) work plan, which provided $435,000 to Indigenous Relations in the city. The group has partnered with the University of Lethbridge to roll out 3 available positions. With just a few weeks left to apply, the city is hoping to provide opportunities […]Read More
Angus Reid has come out with a new poll asking if Albertans are in favour of the province implementing a provincial sales tax. Most people I have spoken to are not in favour of the idea and Premier Kenney says he would host a referendum on the topic. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says when […]Read More
The pandemic has proven to be a hot time for first time home buyers. A recent report by Royal Lepage says that nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home, and 25% of those homeowners purchased their property during the pandemic. Experts say that this is because of low interest rates, including […]Read More
Today’s Business Spotlight is Bayshore Home Health in Coaldale, ABRead More
Golf courses might not typically be open at this time of year, but the sun is shining, and people are itching to hit the links. The few southern Alberta courses that are open have drawn attention from all over the province. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley has the detials.Read More
Overcrowding in Lethbridge Public Schools has become a problem in recent years….but will the announcement of a new elementary school here in town change that? BCN’s Jeannette Rocher has an in-depth conversation with Christine Light, Board Chair of the Lethbridge School Division, to discuss this along with the recent school boundary revision that will affect […]Read More
Today’s Business Spotlight is BlueGrass Landscaping in Lethbridge, ABRead More
There has been a lot of talk in Canada that Canadians should get vaccine passports...paperwork to prove you have had your COVID-19 vaccine shot. Some industry leaders, including those who run our airlines, think this is a good idea. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says many are on board with this premise but surprisingly Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not.Read More
Our foreign affairs correspondent, Lisa Daftari chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about NY’s Governor refusing to resign despite sexual assault allegations…the significance of the Pope’s visit to Iraq…and President Biden extending the U.S’s state of emergency against Iran by another year.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
Author Jerry Jenkins sits down with BCN's Jeannette Rocher to chat about his newest book called: The Chosen - I Have Called You By Name, which has been made into a TV series.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
Doug Bender is the Chief Content Writer for the organization, "I Am Second" and the author of: "I Found Love".Read More
Is success overrated? This next guest thinks so, even though he has been incredibly successful. Richard Stearns, is president emeritus of World Vision U.S., a former corporate CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox; and the author of "Lead Like it Matters to God". He joins BCN's Jeannette RocherRead More
Personal privacy has never been so much at risk as it is today – especially with the increasing use of social media. Apparently there is now even facial recognition technology being used that can discern your political leanings! Is there something we could and should do about this? Our guest is Sharon Polsky, President of […]Read More
It appears as though many regions of the US are reopening their economies a lot faster than Canada. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says even though Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a gradual Stage 2 opening he is receiving a lot backlash because it is simply not enough. Mr. Lilley also gives us his thoughts if he thinks we will be seeing a federal election this spring.Read More
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