There has been a lot of talk of Alberta potentially pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan and creating our own. Some are in favour of the idea while others are simply saying…Leave our Read More
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A unique fundraiser for the Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks is coming up tomorrow and it involves your vehicle. It is the 28th annual Lube Oil Filter Day at Davis GMC Buick Dec 2nd 8am-12Read More
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Green N Yellow Group nominates eight families to receive help
The Green ‘N Yellow Group has geared up for its annual Family Christmas initiative. Over the past eight years the organization has been asking the community to nominate a family or an individual who needs Read More
Many farmers are in support of the Conservatives Private Member’s Bill C-234. It says the federal government should exempt the carbon tax on natural gas and propane that farmers use for commercial purposes. Farmers Read More
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Former MLA discusses potential of Alberta Pension Plan
Is an Alberta Pension Plan the best way to go for our province? Former Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes gave us his thoughts in this exclusive interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts.Read More
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Christmas comes early for several local charities
It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking about Christmas giving. But one organization is already ahead of the game. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher follows the Southern Alberta Bikers as they Read More
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Lethbridge
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Economic outlook for southern Alberta – Trevor Lewington guest
Trevor Lewington of Economic Development Lethbridge discusses economic trends right now including unemployment rates, the real estate market, agri-business, red-tape reduction and which industries are currently booming.Read More
The movie the Sound of Freedom has been a huge hit at the box office. The movie addresses the evil that is human trafficking in the world today in particular in central and south America. Read More
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Alberta
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Southern Alberta
More Indigenous people are losing their languages
More is finally being done to preserve the Blackfoot language and culture through a special Blackfoot language signage project. But according to Arnold Fox, Director of Social Development for the Blood Tribe, many First Nations Read More
BCN’s Hal Roberts caught up with Shaun Haney owner of Real Agriculture to discuss how the drought in Alberta impacted farmer’s yields and how devastating the carbon tax has been for producers.Read More
A Fort Macleod town councillor who was charged during the Coutts border blockade last year is speaking out in support of the Coutts Four who have been in jail, and have not received bail, for Read More
Many would say we here in southern Alberta have enjoyed a nice hot summer so far but…before you know it the white stuff will be here once again. A popular ski resort in southern Read More
This year’s dry conditions have been difficult in terms of crop yields for many southern Alberta farmers. David Bishop Director of Alberta Grains says crop yields are very low. He says they are about Read More
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Country crooner Corb Lund surprised to get call to be
Country singer, songwriter Corb Lund says he was surprised when he got the call from Lethbridge and District Exhibition to be this year’s Whoop Up Days parade marshal, adding that he hasn’t been Read More
A new study is being put together to look into how the St Mary and Milk Rivers can better support our agricultural communities and what improvements need to be made in order to do so. Read More
The TV series Big Bang Theory made many of us appreciate scientists and what they can contribute to society. Professor Saurya Das, from the University of Lethbridge, is a real life Dr. Sheldon Cooper who Read More
Summer camp can be a terrifying experience for young children, especially if it is their first time going. Once they adjust to camp life, however, it’s often hard to pull them away. Mason Unrau Read More
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Alberta
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Southern Alberta
NDP’s Shannon Phillips elected to third term, Miyashiro falls short
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
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Alberta
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Southern Alberta
A conversation with Grant Hunter, UCP candidate for Taber-Warner
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
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Politics
Southern Alberta
A conversation with NDP candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat, Cathy Hogg
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
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Southern Alberta
Birds of Prey Nature Centre holds pre-season special event
When you come to the Birds of Prey Nature Centre, you expect to see eagles, and owls. But three-week-old owlets are a special treat. The babies were recently hatched so the Centre threw open its Read More
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Alberta
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Southern Alberta
A conversation with NDP candidate for Lethbridge East, Rob Miyashiro
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
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Alberta
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Southern Alberta
A Conversation with UCP Lethbridge-West Candidate Cheryl Seaborn
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
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Alberta
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A 120-year Easter Baking secret revealed at Bootsma Bakery
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
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
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
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
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Alberta
Economy
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Southern Alberta
The Alberta Budget and Upcoming Spring Election
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
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U of L students invent adaptive tools to help people
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
