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 Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 16, 2021

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 Canadians are already struggling so discussing a new tax may not be a good plan of attack right now.Read More

 New fee for Alberta backcountry campers

New fee for Alberta backcountry campers

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 15, 2021

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. Our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson says the province is bringing in a new fee for those who enjoy backcountry camping. Read More

 Political reporter Lilley takes issue with finance minister’s COVID-19 comment.

Political reporter Lilley takes issue with finance minister’s COVID-19 comment.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 14, 2021

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 and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley.Read More

 Accountant explains why using a professional to do your taxes pays for itself in a big way.

Accountant explains why using a professional to do your taxes

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 12, 2021

This is tax season. Many Canadians are either doing their taxes themselves or are hiring an accountant to do the leg work. Jaden Evanson is a chartered professional accountant at Volution LLP in Lethbridge and he says the advantage of hiring a professional is that they can help you go back and fix old tax […]Read More

 Lethbridge School Division awaiting COVID-19 vaccine for frontline staff

Lethbridge School Division awaiting COVID-19 vaccine for frontline staff

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley April 12, 2021

In the coming weeks, the Lethbridge School division alongside the Holy Spirit Catholic division will have the opportunity to rapidly test for COVID-19. The province announced Saturday that testing will be offered to 222,000 students across Alberta. Testing for junior and senior high school students will be prioritized based on various factors, including prevalence of […]Read More

 Shaw and Associates & Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Shaw and Associates & Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Naveen DayNaveen Day April 7, 2021

Today’s Business Spotlight is Shaw & Associates in Lethbridge, ABRead More

 Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax gives the feds even more power over the provinces says Brian Lilley.

Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax gives the feds even

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 31, 2021

A story we recently brought you on Bridge City News was the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that the federal carbon tax is in fact constitutional. When it came to the votes from the judges sitting on the Supreme Court political reporter Brian Lilley says the vote was not unanimous. He says there were a […]Read More

 Zebra mussels threaten southern Alberta water

Zebra mussels threaten southern Alberta water

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 30, 2021

The Alberta government sent out an alert earlier this month, warning of Zebra mussels imported through moss balls in the province.  The highly invasive species has found its way into moss balls through major pet supply chains and local retailers. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, these Zebra mussels are a major threat to southern Alberta’s irrigation.Read More

 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shares concerns about his city.

Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shares concerns about his city.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 26, 2021

The city of Lethbridge now has over 500 cases of COVID-19. Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says he is concerned about the rising number of cases. He says if more of us do not adhere to provincial health regulations more people will die.Read More

 Update from Ottawa with Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder

Update from Ottawa with Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 25, 2021

As we have reported on Bridge City News the federal Conservatives have demanded that the Liberals come out with a reopening plan to help save thousands of businesses across the country. So many are hurting during the pandemic. Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder says the lockdowns have been tough on everyone’s mental health.Read More

 Streets Alive Women’s Recovery home open

Streets Alive Women’s Recovery home open

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 24, 2021

  Streets Alive unveiled their 18-bed recovery home on Wednesday. Bridge City News was given a tour of the space.  The all-female home aims to bring sobriety, accountability and healing to women in our community.  As Ainsley O’Riley explains, staff members of the nonprofit agency say that it is God’s grace that has allowed the project […]Read More

 Update from the Alberta Legislature

Update from the Alberta Legislature

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 18, 2021

Angus Reid has come out with a new poll asking if Albertans are in favour of the province implementing a provincial sales tax. Most people I have spoken to are not in favour of the idea and Premier Kenney says he would host a referendum on the topic. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says when […]Read More

 Over crowding in Lethbridge schools

Over crowding in Lethbridge schools

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher March 15, 2021

Overcrowding in Lethbridge Public Schools has become a problem in recent years….but will the announcement of a new elementary school here in town change that?  BCN’s Jeannette Rocher has an in-depth conversation with Christine Light, Board Chair of the Lethbridge School Division, to discuss this along with the recent school boundary revision that will affect […]Read More

 Head of Lethbridge Fish and Game association speaks out against the Liberal’s proposed new gun ban legislation

Head of Lethbridge Fish and Game association speaks out against

Hal RobertsHal Roberts February 23, 2021

Many legal firearms owners are not happy with Ottawa proposing legislation which would allow municipalities to implement bylaws banning guns. You can include Rick Blakely in that group. Mr. Blakely is with the Alberta Fish and Game Association in Lethbridge. He says the changes to these laws will have no impact on violent gun crime […]Read More

 COVID-19 Impact on Lethbridge’s Economy

COVID-19 Impact on Lethbridge’s Economy

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher February 23, 2021

Will small businesses be able to stay alive? Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge has the numbers on how much the economy has contracted in southwestern Alberta.Read More

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