Nearly $4-million will be given to the University of Lethbridge to help expand enrollment capacity in various programs. The money is part of Budget 2023 and the three areas which will receive a funding boost are Read More
The eyes of the world were on Ottawa last year during the Freedom Convoy. Many truckers and other Canadians frustrated with the government mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon our nation’s capital expressing Read More
A recent poll commissioned to Janet Brown Opinion Research by one of Canada’s national broadcasters shows the NDP is five points up on the UCP in popularity in Calgary. The numbers show the official Read More
Alberta’s NDP justice critic is calling for a full independent investigation following news that Premier Smith is under investigation by the ethics commissioner. Calgary MLA Irfan Sabir says the ethics investigation is not enough. Read More
The US Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Middle East. It is in retaliation to an attack US personnel faced in Syria that left one person dead and 12 other military members injured. Our Read More
Host Jeannette Rocher takes a tour of Bootsma Bakery’s kitchen and learns a century old baking secret just in time for Easter. Read More
Could WestJet pilots strike just prior to the May long weekend? Captain Bernard Lewall chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about the strike action vote currently in place. He says WJ pilots are the lowest Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith says the UCP is considering a defamation lawsuit against the public broadcaster. Smith Read More
A class action lawsuit is being launched by an Alberta law firm against the Canadian government and big pharma for the harm it says COVID-19 vaccines caused Canadians. To chat about this in more detail Read More
The US Navy announced it would be extending the deployment of one of its Naval strike groups. This follows a drone attack that killed an American contractor and injured several American troops. Our foreign affairs Read More
There is a unique way that many industries are doing business in Canada. It is called Barter Pay. John Porter with Barter Pay gives us an example of how it works. Watch his interview with Read More
The UCP Lethbridge-West candidate has resigned. Torry Tanner stepped down following a video on social media where she claimed that teachers in Alberta were introducing children to pornography and helping them change their gender identity. Read More
Today was Budget Day in Canada. The Trudeau government booked in billions of dollars in new costs which will give us a 10 billion dollar increase in the deficit to 40.1 billion dollars. The newly tabled budget, Read More
There does not appear to be any end in sight with the war between Ukraine and Russia. There is even talk that the conflict may turn nuclear. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari explains. Daftari Read More
There has been a lot of advertising on social media recently about fasting. The ads say it is a good way to lose weight while helping to lead a healthier lifestyle. Nutritionist Josee Bosgra, with 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 election is coming up May 29th. There are some who feel that Alberta should separate from Canada. You can include Ed Kallio in that group. Ed is the leader of the Alberta 1st Read More
Over 400 members from the Blood Tribe are now using a new mobile communications app through the Kainai Nation. The app was launched on February 17th and is meant to help out residents who are looking Read More
One of the big business stories we have shared on BCN is of the downfall of the Silcon Valley Bank and their alleged risky practices. American correspondent, and one of our regular contributors, Lisa Daftari, Read More
A major evangelistic event called Come Together is taking place June 2-4 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There will be lots of Christian music, guest speakers and other events taking place. To discuss it in more detail Read More
Many people are suffering from brain fog right now especially after we moved the clocks ahead an hour with Daylight Saving Time. Rob McDonald is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Read More
There are some in the healthcare industry who say we were lied to in regards to the COVID-19 vaccines. That is according to controversial Dr. Robert Malone who is a recognized scientist and physician. He Read More
Limiting screen time when kids are online is vital to a child’s health. That is according to Dr. Robin Bright who is the interim Dean of Faculty for Education at the University of Lethbridge. Read More
The UCP has a new candidate in Lethbridge West who is set to go up against the NDP’s finance critic Shannon Phillips. BCN’s Hal Roberts introduces us to Torry Tanner. The Alberta provincial Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still receiving a lot of heat over the alleged foreign interference into our federal elections. Political reporter Brian Lilley says many Canadians are calling for a public inquiry. Mr. Lilley 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
The death toll from the earthquake ravaged areas in both Turkey and Syria has now reached more than 50 thousand. In the midst of all of the tragedy and pulling people from the rubble is a Read More
Imagine someone without arms (or range of motion) being able to kayak, or hold cards or even roll a dice during a board game. What seems small and insignificant to many of us, could mean 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
A recent poll has the UCP and NDP in a virtual tie in our province. There is also a large percentage of Albertans (22 per cent) who are undecided. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, talk a Read More
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Fundraising for Lethbridge cardiac services surpasses $33 million
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Reuse and repair events return to Lethbridge
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Remembering the heroes who never came-home on September-11
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on...
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Afghan veterans reflect on 9/11, ask for Cenotaph memorial addition
Veterans who fought in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks are looking back at 25 years and are looking at a...
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Two youth charged with stealing vehicle, fleeing police
Two youth in Medicine Hat have been charged by police for stealing a vehicle and attempting to flee police. Medicine...
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Reuse and repair events return to Lethbridge
Lethbridge residents will have a chance to give unwanted items a second life this weekend. Environment Lethbridge is hosting its bi-annual – Reuse...
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Remembering the heroes who never came-home on September-11
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on...
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Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool
As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination...
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Kainai-Centre expands to add Alberta’s first Indigenous dementia-care facility
Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai...
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Traffic impacts coming to Columbia Boulevard West
Drivers travelling on Columbia Boulevard West can expect further traffic disruptions starting on Tuesday. The work is part of the...
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