When we think of farming, we think of big pieces of machinery working in the fields. But smaller digital technology is playing an increasingly important role. For the second year in a row, a digital Read More
Economic Development Lethbridge alongside SuperQ Quantum Computing, announced the ground-breaking launch of Canada’s first Quantum Super Hub at the Tecconnect innovation facility. The new platform uses hybrid elements of CPU, A-I and Quantum optimization Read More
Amidst the potential for a second strike by the union of Canada Post workers in six months, a Lethbridge business has learned from the last one in late 2024… and has taken steps to ensure online Read More
A man from Newfoundland and Labrador designed a word search book specifically about Alberta. It features over 100 word search puzzles that include categories like iconic landmarks, communities, waterfalls, parks, sports teams and even a “News Read More
Lethbridge City Council this week have approved on a business incentive where certain sectors can be covered in incremental increases in their property taxes. Council also voted to split the L&D Exhibition into Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The regulator says it determined approving the project is in the public interest and it won’t Read More
Dining out on patios is now the norm around Lethbridge for the next few months, and the City of Lethbridge has an initiative to bring more outdoor hospitality experiences to the downtown area.Read More
Three Lethbridge Polytechnic business students were placed in top spots for the Launchpoint Pitch Competition for the unique business models.Read More
Not a day goes by that someone’s property isn’t damaged by an airline. But one southern Alberta woman spent months fighting with Air Canada after her infant carrier was damaged and the airline Read More
As Hudson’s Bay awaits a court decision on full liquidating, shoppers around Lethbridge have been flocking to the only store in the city to grab deals on products that they may never have the Read More
In local news, a group of organizations in Southern Alberta has launched a new economic initiative to enable success amidst US tariffs, which will likely be disruptive to the provincial economy because the Alberta government Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce say in consensus with chambers in the United States, the implemented tariffs on Canada are “dangerous”.Read More
A investment market report by Avison Young says that Lethbridge will see a dramatic increase in commercial, industrial and residential developments beginning spring 2025.Read More
Some weeks have passed since Donald Trump proposed to annex Canada as the 51st state of the United States. What at first sounded like a bad joke has gained strength. Our BCN’ s Heidi Echavarria Read More
The GST break was no holiday for many Canadians, particularly small business owners and employees. The exemption which only applies to certain items created hassle and confusion for underprepared stores and customers. Second hand stores Read More
It’s the busiest time of year for many charities, and another group that’s busy collecting and distributing donations right now is the Southern Alberta Bikers. Toys and money collected through their toy run Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is holding Alberta government officials’ feet to the fire since the province promised to reduce the income tax bracket from 10 to eight per cent in the new year. The UCP said Read More
It turns out the GST tax holiday is becoming a real pain for a number of small businesses across Canada. The federal government is pausing the levy on a number of items including prepared foods Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has reacted to the Trudeau government’s announcement of a GST cut to save taxpayers money. Federal officials say the cut will save taxpayers around 1.6 billion dollars over the next couple Read More
A new report says administering the carbon tax will cost Canadian taxpayers around 800 million dollars by the year 2030. That is according to government records dug up by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Franco Terrazzano, federal director Read More
Just a couple of years after the Trudeau government used 9 million dollars to help build the world’s largest edible cricket factory in London Ontario comes word that two thirds of its workforce will be Read More
James Ball is the interim CUPW president Local 730 and he explains how we got here and how long this strike by postal workers may last.Read More
Contract negotiations continue between Canada Post and its union. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its national executive board has yet to decide if job action will take place. They say it all hinges Read More
It’s time to put your fat pants away, at least for now. Famed Lethbridge diner, Hickory Street closed their doors over the Thanksgiving weekend. The restaurant needed to close after a deal with a Read More
The Parliamentary Budget Officer says his updated report on the federal carbon tax is consistent with his earlier findings. Yves Giroux says once broader economic effects are factored in, the gains from the rebate cheques Read More
A new poll says most Canadians oppose the federal government’s plan of banning new gas and diesel vehicles by the year 2035. The survey done by Leger says almost 60 per cent of Canadians do not Read More
The folks with Alberta Grains are pitching in with just over 4.3-million-dollars toward the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange or Gate initiative. Officials say it is part of a broader 13.2-million-dollar collaboration to create a state-of-the-art Read More
Kyle Larkin is the executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada. He says it is vital for Canadian producers to see all trains rolling again as soon as possible. Read More
Now, how did the rail stoppage impact small businesses here in Canada? A recent poll of a thousand business owners revealed that close to a third cited supply chain concerns. Danish Yusuf the founder and Read More
New mortgage rules from the federal government came into effect today. First-time home buyers will have the option of stretching the amortization period of their mortgage out to 30 years. That’s an increase of five Read More
