The border has been closed to non-essential travellers since March of 2020. According to reports, the federal government has begun preliminary internal discussions about reopening the border, but it is expected that there will be an Read More
Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park is set to double its current hosting capacity thanks to construction of a new 268 thousand square foot Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. The facility is expected to open in early 2023. The 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 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 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 Read More
If you want to look up a profession that appears unpopular right now it may be a politician. Many government leaders are being blasted during the pandemic mostly due to the lockdowns and lack of Read More
Following more reports of a few Canadians dying from rare blood clots associated with COVID-19 vaccines, political reporter, Brian Lilley, says when it comes to the reputation of the COVID-19 vaccines some are faring better Read More
Even though there is a pandemic on it hasn’t slowed down the human smuggling trade. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari points to the recent example where four people died and 24 others were injured Read More
It appears as though more and more people are collecting hockey cards during the pandemic lockdowns. The popularity of hockey cards is going through the roof. A Gretzky Rookie Hockey Card sold at auction last Read More
A Northern Alberta town declared a state of emergency earlier this week, after COVID numbers soared making it one of highest hit areas of the province. But it coincides as Fort McMurray, is about to Read More
So many Canadians are still upset over the Trudeau Liberals proposed legislation Bill C-10 which many feel is an attack on free speech. You can include Lethbridge MP, Rachael Harder, in that group. MP Harder Read More
Lethbridge is among seven cities in the province to be labelled a COVID-19 hot zone. Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday that these zones will now have new health measures. Thursday’s total case Read More
When it comes to fundraising, many times Conservative parties in Alberta usually outdo their competition…but not lately. According to legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, the NDP out fundraised the UCP by a 2 to 1 margin. The Read More
Today’s Business Spotlight is Pinnacle Security in Lethbridge, ABRead More
Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says he wonders if the Liberals would be in favour of Bill C-10, the legislation to squash freedom of speech, if the Conservatives came forward with it.Read More
The U.S. is planning to pull out its military from Afghanistan by September the 11th which will be ending a 20 year war for the Americans. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says the challenge Read More
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, which governs the Lethbridge College Kodiaks, is working with the school to set up a return to play schedule. The ACAC granted approval to draft athletic schedules, with the optimism Read More
Southern Alberta farmers are an integral part of Alberta’s economy. The current price of commodities such as canola, wheat, and barley is approaching record breaking highs. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley spoke with the Read More
With the recent federal budget municipalities can expect $2.2-billion worth of support. We asked Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman how much of that 2.2-billion will actually make its way to our city?Read More
Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird Read More
On May 3rd, pastor James Coates from GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove Alberta is going to court for violating our province’s public health restrictions. Bridge City News has an exclusive 15 minute interview with pastor Read More
When it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to implement the Emergency Act. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says Ottawa taking away that much power away from Read More
When it comes to loving your neighbor it is just about being neighbourly saying hi and loaning your neighbor your lawnmower? Lynda MacGibbon wrote a book called the vertical neighbour and she says when it Read More
The president of the Justice Centre For Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay, explains why he has major concerns about a new Alberta bill which will impact the Public Health Act.Read More
Growing up today can be a challenge. Throw in a pandemic and there are even more obstacles for young people to overcome. Josh Burnette wrote a book called Adulting 101 Book 2. He is a guy who Read More
There are concerns when it comes to CPC leader Erin O’Toole’s carbon tax plan. That is according to Ross McKitrick who is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph. McKitrick says Read More
As the weather warms up more and more Albertans are thinking about heading out and camping. You may have to bring a few extra dollars with you if you are heading out to the backcountry. Read More
There is a video circulating on social media which has gone viral showing Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, saying that COVID-19 is an “opportunity.” That comment did not sit well with many including our political reporter Read More
This week Lisa chats with BCN’s Hal Roberts about China mixing COVID-19 vaccines to increase their effectiveness, the death toll rising in Myanmar since their military coup and the relationship between the U.S. Read More
