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 Will Alberta’s Relaunch Grant Help Struggling Businesses?

Will Alberta’s Relaunch Grant Help Struggling Businesses?

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher April 16, 2021

It’s no secret that businesses have been struggling since the pandemic started, but some establishments have found it extremely difficult to keep afloat particularly when the province repeatedly opens and shuts down. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher spoke with a local restaurant owner who says she’s thankful for the latest provincial grant (Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch […]Read More

 Restaurants taking another hit with the latest restrictions

Restaurants taking another hit with the latest restrictions

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander April 7, 2021

Restaurants have been ordered to close in person dining once again as of 12pm Friday but patio service will still be permitted in Alberta. Takeout orders are still being allowed as well but the Alberta Hospitality Association says those sales represent just five percent of the industry and the closure of indoor dining once again […]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

 Homeownership in Lethbridge increased over pandemic year

Homeownership in Lethbridge increased over pandemic year

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 18, 2021

The pandemic has proven to be a hot time for first time home buyers. A recent report by Royal Lepage says that nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home, and 25% of those homeowners purchased their property during the pandemic. Experts say that this is because of low interest rates, including […]Read More

 What Rogers buying Shaw for $26 billion means for rural Alberta

What Rogers buying Shaw for $26 billion means for rural

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 15, 2021

Rogers Communications has signed a deal to purchase Shaw Communications in a deal worth $26B including debt. Rogers will pay $40.50 in cash for all of Shaw’s issued and outstanding Class A and B shares. As part of the arrangement, the companies say Rogers will invest $2.5B in 5G networks over the next 5 years […]Read More

 U of L basketball to host spring camps

U of L basketball to host spring camps

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 15, 2021

 Both men’s and women’s basketball programs at the University of Lethbridge are only able to practice with 9 players and 1 coach due to current provincial restrictions. High school and elementary schools are facing the same challenges. The U of L is hosting spring camps for teenagers, giving current players the opportunity to coach. “Some […]Read More

 Salons making a strong comeback after reopening

Salons making a strong comeback after reopening

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander March 12, 2021

Hair salons that have been allowed to reopen in Alberta have been scrambling to slot in a backlog of clients who are looking to clean up during the lockdown. As BCN's Laurice Alexander explains, some stylists are having a tough time trying to keep up with the demand of tangled tresses. Read More

 Lethbridge teen starts his own car detailing business

Lethbridge teen starts his own car detailing business

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander March 11, 2021

A 17 year old Lethbridge high school student is keeping busy these days with a thriving business. Josh Bowker started a car detailing business and says he won’t be putting the brakes on this anytime soon.Read More

 Analog Books voted ‘Best New Business 2021’ in Lethbridge

Analog Books voted ‘Best New Business 2021’ in Lethbridge

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander March 6, 2021

Analog Books voted as Best New Business 2021 in Lethbridge.Read More

 ‘Coffee with contractors’

‘Coffee with contractors’

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander March 5, 2021

A local flooring store will be doing something special for all the hardworking tradespeople in Lethbridge. “Coffee with contractors” is exactly what it sounds like, but there’s a little more to this story. Laurice Alexander has the details.Read More

 Seyyes Clothing: expanding business thanks to community support

Seyyes Clothing: expanding business thanks to community support

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander March 4, 2021

A local clothing store has experienced some growth during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The owner of Seyyes Clothing is thrilled about opening a new store in downtown Lethbridge and being able to expand even during the pandemic.Read More

 Website to showcase faster way of listing bulk items

Website to showcase faster way of listing bulk items

Micah QuinnMicah Quinn March 2, 2021

Have you ever wanted to sell your items in bulk during the pandemic, but had trouble finding a website to sell them on? As Micah Quinn reports, a local man has created a website to help those who are needing to sell items quickly on sites like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace.Read More

 LA Chefs Catering & Events needs clarity from province

LA Chefs Catering & Events needs clarity from province

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 2, 2021

The province announced Monday that it will wait at least three weeks before making a decision on Phase 3 of reopening our economy. Large scale operations in the city, like L.A. Chefs catering service in Lethbridge, say they were not surprised that officials are holding off on banquet style events.Read More

 Movie Mill adapts to latest restrictions

Movie Mill adapts to latest restrictions

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley February 24, 2021

Albertans are not supposed to go out unless it is within their own family or close contacts. This has not been easy for business owners who rely on foot traffic. The Movie Mill is one of those businesses. Owner, Len Binning has found a creative way for families to get out and enjoy movies again.Read More

 Fusion BBQ target of robbery and vandalism

Fusion BBQ target of robbery and vandalism

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander February 18, 2021

A restaurant in Lethbridge experienced a break-in this week. Crime is not new to our city but the owner of Fusion BBQ is extremely frustrated. As Laurice Alexander explains, the owner is speaking out about the incident.Read More

 Lethbridge businesses prep for a busy Valentine’s Day

Lethbridge businesses prep for a busy Valentine’s Day

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander February 12, 2021

Love is in the air and it is contagious. Bouquets and romantic dinners are making a strong comeback this weekend. And as Laurice Alexander speaks with a Lethbridge florist and The Water Tower Grill, she tells us why they’re busy and what’s love got to do with it.Read More

 “Ten thousand restaurants across Canada have closed” due to pandemic, according to local restauranteur

“Ten thousand restaurants across Canada have closed” due to pandemic,

Laurice AlexanderLaurice Alexander February 11, 2021

Ten thousand restaurants across Canada have closed due to the pandemic, according to the owner of Hickory Street BBQ Restaurant in Stirling, ABRead More

 Coffee shops celebrate dine-in service relaunch

Coffee shops celebrate dine-in service relaunch

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley February 9, 2021

Coffee shops are one business that took advantage of Mondays new rules on indoor dining. Takeaway has become the norm, but as Ainsley O'Riley explains, lifted restrictions are a win-win for these businesses, and many of their customers.Read More

 Tattoo business fined for disobeying restrictions

Tattoo business fined for disobeying restrictions

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher January 12, 2021

On Monday Bridge City News interviewed a local business owner who made it no secret he was going to open his tattoo parlour despite government restrictions to remain closed until at least January 21. He has now been fined for contravening the public health order and has to appear in court.Read More

 Student happy to return to classroom

Student happy to return to classroom

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher January 11, 2021

Although many businesses won’t be allowed to fully open their doors January 11, one thing that will be in full swing is public schools.Read More

 Dairy alternatives increasing in Canadian market

Dairy alternatives increasing in Canadian market

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley January 6, 2021

With COVID-19, the dairy industry is one that has been hit very hard. In addition to challenges from restaurant closures, Canadian milk producers are competing with the growing business of plant based alternatives. Some say that the future looks bleak, while Alberta Milk remains confident. Ainsley O’Riley has the details.Read More

 LPS ‘stretched to the max’ amidst $1-million budget cuts

LPS ‘stretched to the max’ amidst $1-million budget cuts

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley December 16, 2020

Lethbridge Police Service is expecting layoffs in the coming months. The news comes after Monday's decision by City Council to reduce funding by $1-million to the LPS. Officials say 87 percent of the police budget goes towards staffing. Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh doesn’t agree with the decision, especially when there is a need to hire even more officers.Read More

 Provincial grant not available to all businesses, locals struggling

Provincial grant not available to all businesses, locals struggling

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley December 10, 2020

The provincial government announced new grant options this week for both small and medium sized businesses offering up to $20,000 in funding. There are some business owners however, who do not qualify, leaving them desperate for community support. Video Journalist, Ainsley O'Riley spoke with one entrepreneur who is in a tough position.Read More

 Salons working non-stop until Sunday morning closure

Salons working non-stop until Sunday morning closure

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher December 10, 2020

Businesses that offer personal services like hair cuts, nails and waxing will be hit hard this holiday season. The latest provincial restrictions are mandating salons to close down as of midnight this Saturday. As Jeannette Rocher reports, it’s leaving the public a bit panicked about getting in their primping prior to Christmas...and business owners worried about their livelihood.Read More

 Mayor Chris Spearman has a message for community amidst new restrictions

Mayor Chris Spearman has a message for community amidst new

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley December 10, 2020

In light of the restrictions, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shared a message for the community.Read More

 Business Council of Alberta talks grant options for businesses

Business Council of Alberta talks grant options for businesses

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley December 10, 2020

While many businesses say they don’t think they can survive another shutdown, the province announced new funding on Tuesday.Read More

 Analog Books opens doors in midst of pandemic

Analog Books opens doors in midst of pandemic

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley November 27, 2020

Between the global pandemic, and businesses struggling, it can be challenging for us to find uplifting stories in the community. However one business, Analog Books, will be hosting its grand opening Friday. Video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley has the details.Read More

 Colosseum Lethbridge says clients are ‘not sure’ about new restrictions

Colosseum Lethbridge says clients are ‘not sure’ about new restrictions

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley November 26, 2020

Businesses in Lethbridge have been ordered by the province to reduce customers to 25 percent capacity. The new measures will begin on November 27. Colosseum Lethbridge owner, Lance Secretan says that many of his customers have made cancellations because of uncertainty surrounding the new restrictions.Read More

 Coaldale business owners weigh in on wearing masks

Coaldale business owners weigh in on wearing masks

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley November 18, 2020

Last month the town of Coaldale voted against a mandatory mask bylaw after the community disagreed that it needed one. The town said they wanted to instead focus on education opposed to enforcement. Video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley visited Coaldale to see how the town is working through the pandemic weeks after the face covering bylaw was shot down.Read More

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