For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart Read More
Former Alberta Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Schulz is running to become the new leader of the UCP. She says she has what it takes to unite the Conservatives and become our new premier. Schulz 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 Read More
A number of Canadians are concerned that the Trudeau Liberals may bring back COVID-19 restrictions this fall considering they were only suspended. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says for the Liberals, it is all about NOT Read More
American correspondent Lisa Daftari talks about a left leaning movement called F*** the Fourth which is anything but patriotic. Lisa also discusses with BCN’s Hal Roberts how a U.N. report says the U.Read More
A number of Pro-Life groups across North America are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Roe v Wade including the Wilberforce Project here in Canada. The group’s executive director, Stephanie Fennelly, says Read More
Alberta Premier hopeful, Danielle Smith, getting some praise and at the same time heaps of criticism over her promise to implement the “Alberta Sovereignty Act” if the UCP leadership is in her future. She joined Read More
One of the front runners to become the new leader of the UCP is Danielle Smith. Smith raised some eyebrows recently when she said one of her first orders of business, should she become premier, Read More
Political reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley says it was a little disconcerting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not commit to having Canada provide more oil in Europe when it is so desperately Read More
A number of countries are looking to support Afghanistan with humanitarian aid following last week’s devastating earthquake which claimed more than a thousand lives. Will the money actually get to the Afghani people or Read More
A number of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. According to recent reports Muslim extremist groups have been slaughtering Christians in a number of regions throughout the African nation. Greg Musselman is with Voice of Read More
Lethbridge has been dealing with an issue of many tent encampments popping up near some downtown facilities. The city currently does not have long-term housing solutions for the most vulnerable. In a special feature, BCN’Read More
The official grand opening of Festival Square Market Plaza in Lethbridge took place on Wednesday morning. City officials marked the exciting day with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the Read More
Toronto Sun columnist and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, is calling for five different Trudeau ministers to either be fired or shuffled to another portfolio. He says a number of ministers have failed Read More
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Trudeau Liberals’ new legislation Bill C-21 or the “handgun ban” as some refer to it. The subject of gun violence has come up a lot in Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is releasing its report on what it says are the damaging effects of the Trudeau Liberal’s proposed Bill C-11 which many say is an attack on our freedom. Ontario Director, Read More
As the war in Ukraine rages on, the country’s agriculture minister says close to 25 percent of Ukraine’s arable crop land has been destroyed. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says this has negatively Read More
After a fire ripped through the haunted mansion on the property of the Creepy Hollow tourist attraction in Warner, Alberta on May 13th, the workers are still coping with the devastation. But as Angela Stewart 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 Read More
This week’s rain in our region was a welcome sight for farmers. Producers have been dealing with a very dry season so far but now thanks to the recent moisture, Dave Bishop with Alberta 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 Read More
There are six candidates vying to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Dr. Leslyn Lewis is one of those who is looking to lead the federal Conservatives. Bridge City News had Read More
Political reporter and the Alberta correspondent with the National Post, Tyler Dawson, discusses who the front runners are in the UCP leadership race. The party will choose Alberta’s new premier in October. Dawson also Read More
A Yale historian says Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to starve much of the developing world in order to win his war with Ukraine. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says Putin will do Read More
This is the time of year when many parents think of sending their kids to summer camp. There is a unique camp near Lomond, Alberta called the Southern Alberta Bible Camp where youngsters not only Read More
Many of us here in Alberta have been wondering where those utility rebates are. The province said back in February and March that we would be receiving help with our natural gas and electricity bills 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. Read More
With inflation at an all time high, life is getting to be quite costly for Canadians especially when we pull up to the pumps. I asked political reporter Brian Lilley, what is causing the price Read More
Energy analyst and former Liberal MP Dan McTeague says the Liberals today along with the NDP and Greens are trying to steer Canadians away from gas powered vehicles. McTeague says if you are hoping for Read More
The Trudeau Liberals are promising to put a freeze on buying, selling and importing handguns. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says this is yet another attack on law-abiding gun owners. He explains in this interview with Read More
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Fundraising for Lethbridge cardiac services surpasses $33 million
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Bringing Hearts Home campaign is celebrating after recently surpassing its fundraising goal, with $33 million...
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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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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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Recent Interviews
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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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