Even though Premier Jason Kenney had a recent Facebook Live event many Albertans have been wondering where the premier has been? Holidays? Lying low as to not give Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau any ammunition during Read More
Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, says the Canadian economy is bouncing back even if Stats Canada says otherwise. Conservative Leader, Erin O’Toole, says he has a solid plan to get more Canadians working again. I Read More
The U.S. military has officially pulled out of Afghanistan. The Taliban has now taken over control of the country’s main airport in the capital of Kabul. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says Read More
A well known Lethbridge landmark is making another kind of mark in Alberta. It’s topping the list of the top 10 engineering marvels in the province. Alberta Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEGA) put the list Read More
Conference speaker and Christian author, Joe Dallas, discusses his new book “Christians In A Cancel Culture” and his concerns of how the world is embracing a new vision.Read More
A huge issue in this federal election campaign is health care. The Trudeau Liberals are blasting the Conservatives saying the Tories are all about For Profit Health care. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says that is Read More
The Taliban says things will be different this time with the group in power. They say they are not the same terrorist group which ruled Afghanistan in the 90’s. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says what will make the Taliban even more powerful in Afghanistan is how the terrorist group has freed thousands of prisoners from a former US military base. Prisoners who Read More
Many believe that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will ask the governor general to dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call for a September 20th election. Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder says the timing of the writ being Read More
Our federal health minister, Patty Hajdu, recently chastised the Alberta government and Premier Jason Kenney for dropping all COVID-19 restrictions. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says that move by the minister was pure, partisan politics. Mr. Read More
The Alberta municipal elections are coming up October 18th. In Lethbridge incumbent Mayor Chris Spearman has decided that he is not running again. Bridget Mearns a former two-time city councillor, is gunning for the mayor’Read More
When it comes to potentially calling a federal election political reporter Brian Lilley says the Trudeau Liberals are somewhat uneasy about the prospect considering that PM Trudeau could face another ethics probe. Lilley also tells Read More
California’s largest wildfire has destroyed a number of buildings in the northern part of the state and is threatening hundreds more. The Dixie wildfire has grown to over 190,000 acres with more than 5,000 firefighters and Read More
Justice Minister, Kaycee Madu, has written to the federal government saying that he would like to see Albertans being allowed to carry pepper spray as a legal way of protecting themselves. Currently, pepper spray is 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 Read More
Lebanon is going through one of the worst economic depressions in its history. More than 50 percent of the country’s population now lives in poverty and the Lebanese currency has plummeted by 90 percent. Our foreign Read More
A former residential school survivor and a victim of the 60’s scoop says when it comes to the tragedy of residential schools the federal government needs to take more responsibility. Deborah Minoose who is the Read More
Toronto Sun columnist and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not been condemning the treatment of the Cuban people by the Castro family and he says that is Read More
When it comes to our health care sector, Finance Minister Travis Toews says our nurses are being paid just over 5 percent more than nurses in comparative provinces and he says that needs to change as Read More
As we reported on Bridge City News, more churches are under attack since the discovery of unmarked graves near the sites of former residential schools. Red and orange paint is being splattered across the doors Read More
American forces have been vacating Afghanistan by the thousands. It is all part of US President Biden’s troop withdrawal. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says the danger behind that is more terrorist cells Read More
It’s a case that made headlines for over a year. A Lethbridge man who had been living in Calgary went missing in November of 2019. The last place 26-year-old, Marshal Iwaasa was known to be, Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, explains why Israel does not want the U.S. to rejoin the Iran Nuclear Agreement talks. Lisa will also discuss how the protests and riots taking place in Lebanon Read More
Some of the latest poll numbers have the NDP leading the UCP in Alberta and the Wildrose Independence Party is not far behind. This is not the same Wildrose Party you remember when Brian Jean Read More
The eligibility for critical worker benefits has expanded in Alberta. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says the $1,200 payment will now include farm workers. Mr. Dawson will also discuss the recent tensions at the legislature involving Read More
Bill C-6 has passed in the House of Commons. It is a bill that would amend the criminal code to ban conversion therapy. It would ban advertising or collecting money for the practise. It would Read More
While kids here in North America head off to summer camp to learn about how to canoe or enjoy arts and crafts there are summer camps being run by Hamas in other parts of the Read More
Even though the Alberta government says it may lift the remaining restrictions as part of its Open For Summer plan by July the city of Lethbridge may leave its face covering bylaw in place. We Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently wrapped up a meeting with other world leaders at the G-7 Summit in the UK. It appears as though our PM was caught a number of times not wearing a Read More
After 12 years of being the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyaju has been ousted. A new coalition unseated the longtime Israeli leader. The new PM is Naftali Bennett who was sworn in on Sunday. Our Read More
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Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%
Members of Lethbridge City Council are moving forward with recommendations of dozens of budget reduction measures ahead of next years...
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Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program
Police officers will soon be patrolling with some wearable technology, as Lethbridge Police Service launches its body-worn camera program BCN’s...
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2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to media Thursday to provide a recap of Wednesday’s Operating Budget deliberations and the recommendations...
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‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta
Country musician Corb Lund has delivered his Citizen Initiative Petition today calling for a ban on new coal mining projects...
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Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre
The Lethbridge Farmers Market is making their seasonal return this weekend at the Trade and Convention Centre. The Lethbridge Market...
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Recent Interviews
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Canada Bans Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Dave Naylor
Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids...
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Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge
For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give...
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Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13
Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted...
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Alberta Separation Is Far From Over | Brian Lilley
Is Alberta separation gaining momentum? Did Pierre Poilievre’s Calgary speech change any minds? And why is Prime Minister Mark Carney...
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County dust suppression applications open until July 12
People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season....
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