Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, who is also the Alberta correspondent for the National Post breaks down the provincial election results and discusses the high profile candidates who lost their seats. Dawson also talks about Read More
The Owl Acoustic Lounge was packed full of NDP candidates and supporters Monday night while they awaited the results of the election. NDP Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips secured her spot as an MLA for a Read More
The candidates have been busy on the campaign trail and so have the volunteers who have been door-knocking alongside of them. Some volunteers with UCP Lethbridge East candidate Nathan Neudorf’s campaign say it has Read More
Seniors who are faced with mobility issues won’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes when voting in the provincial election. Voting polls have been put in place at all of the Read More
The United Conservative Party promising to prioritize the expansion of the Taxpayer Protection Act is welcome news according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The group says the act would be one of the strongest laws Read More
Many say that the advance voting is practical and are encouraging others to head out and beat the lines on Election Day. Residents in Lethbridge we chatted with say the process has been quick and Read More
As we are now in the last week of campaigning leading up to the election. NDP Lethbridge West and East candidates Shannon Phillips and Rob Miyashiro say their main priority is just continuing their conversation Read More
BCN’s Jeannette Rocher discusses the debate between the two leading ladies of Alberta, plus the upcoming election with Dave Naylor, Editor of the Western Standard.Read More
Grant Hunter is the UCP candidate for Taber-Warner. He’s served two previous terms and is running for his third. He discusses with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher the plans to expand irrigation in southern Alberta Read More
The Alberta election is just around the corner. The Wildrose Loyalty Coalition will be fielding some candidates. Their party leader is the former head of the Wildrose Independence Party-Paul Hinman. Hinman says when it comes Read More
The Alberta provincial election is almost here, taking place on May 29th. Cathy Hogg is the NDP Candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat. She explains her position on inflation, affordability, education and healthcare. Read More
The Green Party has a candidate in Taber Warner. His name is Joel Hunt. Hunt let us know where he stands not only on green energy but also on the carbon tax, 4 x 4 trucks, healthcare, Read More
The latest polls show that the UCP leads the NDP in popularity at 50 to 43 per cent. That is good news for party leader Danielle Smith. Our political reporter, Tyler Dawson, says it will be a Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is sounding the alarm over a policy resolution by the Trudeau government that she says would force journalists to give up sources in order to publish online. Rachael joined BCN’s Read More
From the wildfires burning in Alberta…to the firestorm of allegations over China’s interference in Canada’s democracy. Here’s our latest Federal political update with Brian Lilley. Read More
The Alberta election is just over three weeks away. Rob Miyashiro is the NDP candidate for Lethbridge East. He tells BCN’s Jeannette Rocher a big part of his party’s focus is health care Read More
A prominent politician in southeastern Alberta has decided to not seek re-election on May 29th. Drew Barnes who sat as an independent and a one time UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat will be giving up Read More
It’s no secret there’s been conflict between UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley, some have been speculating that Trudeau’s team could get Read More
With a North American shortage of healthcare workers some may be wondering where will these professionals will come from and what will entice them to come to Alberta. NDP candidate for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips says Read More
The war in Sudan, was sparked over two generals in a power struggle, according to Lisa Daftari of the Foreign Desk. Despite a ceasefire, airstrikes continue to rock the capitol city if Khartoum. Daftari says Read More
As Albertans wait for the writ to drop, an election kickoff is expected May the 1st, which means we should see about a four-week election. The polls show Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith neck-and-neck, although Read More
As Albertans wait for the writ to drop, the election for many has already begun. Cheryl Seaborn is the new UCP candidate for West Lethbridge. She joined BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to talk about her Read More
A group is hoping to launch a class action lawsuit in British Columbia against Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and her COVID-19 mandates. The suit was brought forward by the Canadian Society for the Read More
The strike continues by our country’s 155 thousand public sector workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says their members are fighting for better wages and the ability to work from home. There is talk Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas says it appears as though NDP MPs say one thing but do another on Parliament Hill. She says that almost comes across somewhat two-faced. MP Thomas also chats with BCN’s Read More
As part of the Budget 2023, funding has been set aside for four school projects in Lethbridge including a local gymnasium upgrade. Wednesday’s funding announcement comes as the Alberta government is investing millions into different Read More
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh commented on media reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vacationed at the Jamaican estate of a family who previously donated to the Trudeau Foundation. He says Trudeau doesn’t understand the Read More
Bridge City News has an exclusive one-on-one interview with federal Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre coming up. Poilievre talked about the rising cost of living and the increase to the federal carbon tax this month. Poilievre Read More
In response to Premier Danielle Smith’s visit to Lethbridge and her not taking any questions from the media, Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips is reacting to the UCP’s new media policy change. Phillips says Read More
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
