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
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 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 Read More
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 Read More
Today’s Business Spotlight is Shaw & Associates in Lethbridge, ABRead More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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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Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool
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New Raymond High School solves student over-capacity issue
The town of Raymond, south of Lethbridge, opened its doors to a new state-or-the-art high school on Thursday. The new...
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Kainai-Centre expands to add Alberta’s first Indigenous dementia-care facility
Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai...
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New Coaldale pathway fixes critical pedestrian safety issue
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Study: Southeast Alberta could become crucial national defence hub
Medicine Hat College recently conducted a study on further developing the southeast Alberta region into a national defence innovation hub,...
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Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool
As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination...
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Kainai-Centre expands to add Alberta’s first Indigenous dementia-care facility
Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai...
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Traffic impacts coming to Columbia Boulevard West
Drivers travelling on Columbia Boulevard West can expect further traffic disruptions starting on Tuesday. The work is part of the...
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Lethbridge official- joins worldwide FASD awareness effort on September-9
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Today, September 9, communities around...
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University of Lethbridge welcomes students for fall semester
With classes set to begin Wednesday, the University of Lethbridge campus was busy today as students took part in orientation...
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