Thanks to an initiative from the federal government, $400-million will be invested into local community foundations, Red Crosses and United Way’s across the country. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge explains what the support from the Community Services Recovery Fund will be going towards. “These funds are to help the […]Read More
Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces. Patrick Go-Bay of Prince Albert says his group of 11 people had to rent cars and drive home after Sunwing flew them back to Canada more than a week late and left them at Calgary’s airport. The carrier has […]Read More
Bill C-11 is going through the Senate right now and by next week, senators will have the opportunity to put forward some amendments with the hope some changes will be made to the bill. Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas says there are some big amendments that need to be made since it will have a major […]Read More
Children in West Africa, Central America and now Ukraine are to set to receive some much needed blessings in the form of a shoebox. Operation Christmas Child is now underway. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the story on the annual campaign by the Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse and how you can pack a shoebox […]Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says they are very concerned about Bill C-11 when it comes to Canadian content creators. The bill gives government agencies the power to filter what creators can say and see online. Jay Goldberg who is the Ontario Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the bill needs to be scrapped or online […]Read More
Many from around Lethbridge including past and present members of the Royal Canadian Legion took part in a memorial service that coincided with the Queen’s funeral today. A former member of the British Armed Forces who was at the ceremony, says it was truly an honour to work with her for the last eight years. […]Read More
A local realtor believes that first-time home buyers won’t be getting the desired budget they were hoping for when trying to lock down a mortgage. This is because of the recent interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada. Bryan Pereveseff with Royal LePage says the increase in interest rate has now decreased a person’s […]Read More
According to a new report from the University of Toronto, Alberta has the highest percentage of food insecurity in the country at 28.3 per cent. Danielle McIntyre, the Executive Director with the Interfaith Food Bank, says about 1 in 5 people are not able to put food on their table. McIntyre says they are seeing […]Read More
Canada has made the top 10 list of countries with the best work-life balance. That is according to a new study by the company Tipalti. Our country came in at number five, with average working hours close to 1700 per year and the average salary just over $43,000. The average pension came in at $41,000. […]Read More
Inflation is high right now and a spokesperson with a Lethbridge trucking company says they are seeing a rise in the number of things needed for the trucking industry such as fuel and equipment for the vehicles. Al Nelson with CJD Trucking says supply chain issues still are causing problems as well. “Everything else is […]Read More
The Southern Alberta region is under another heat warning where daytime temperatures could reach up to 35 degrees. Environment Canada says Monday should be the last of it for a couple of days as we are getting some cooler conditions, but the heat is expected to return on Thursday. Meteorologist with Environment Canada Terri Lang […]Read More
Canada Day is shaping up to be a very busy day here in Lethbridge. The days are warm and COVID mandates are eased. And after so much uncertainty with the safety of public gatherings, it’s the perfect recipe for a big cause to celebrate our nation’s birthday in Lethbridge. Chair of the Canada Day Committee, […]Read More
Some controversy has arisen at a popular tourist attraction in Winnipeg. The Forks has been known as a meeting place for many locals with thousands coming out each year to celebrate at the site on Canada Day. Some Winnipeggers are upset after hearing that the corporation that manages the site, has decided to do away […]Read More
Although the feds are suspending the travel mandates for airlines and trains on June 20th, travellers will still be faced with the COVID-19 mandates if they are planning on going on a cruise. Proof of vaccination and a negative test is still required and an official with AMA Travel says the requirements could be different […]Read More
A group focused on due process of law is working to educate and empower individuals who have been ticketed or charged due to protesting COVID mandates, to self-represent. The organization, Stand4Thee says there is a stark difference between two pieces of legislation, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and The Bill of Rights.Read More
Freedom marcher James Topp continued his cross-country journey of walking across Canada protesting the COVID-19 mandates. Topp who is serving in the Canadian Armed Forces says he is in the process of being released from the military as he doesn’t believe in the mandates. He was also charged for speaking out against the restrictions while […]Read More
The role of a guide dog for someone who is visually impaired plays a big part as the furry animal is recognized to be a mobility aid in helping them reach certain destinations without the use of a cane. However, a client with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind says her dog is much more […]Read More
A spokesperson for the Freedom Convoy protest, Benjamin Dichter, said he received an apology from the office of the CEO of Scotiabank Brian Porter. This was in response to freezing his bank account during the convoy. In the letter Dichter said Porter apologized for the “frustration and inconvenience this situation may have caused and thank […]Read More
Samaritans Purse is officially on the ground helping in Ottawa after a wild storm ravaged through the city. The organization will be helping specially for tree and yard and debris removal. Samaritan’s Purse says they are working alongside the city of Ottawa to manage all the debris when it comes to clearing people’s properties that […]Read More
The Canadian Red Cross has a reminder about the importance of being prepared for a natural disaster. Through the Red Cross, Canadians have access to a couple of programs if they find themselves involved in a disaster where they will need support. “One being our personal assistance disaster program. This is a program designed for […]Read More
A total of 28 Ukrainians touched down in Toronto recently thanks to the generosity of Samaritan’s Purse and the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. The Christian organization helped fly the Ukrainians out of Poland on its DC-8 aircraft. They will be staying with friends and relatives in the greater Toronto area, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vegreville and […]Read More
A software company has released results of a study highlighting the needs of churches in Canada. The report surveyed over 2,000 Christian leaders about their thoughts on how the church is moving forward as we start to exit out of the pandemic. As Video Journalist Micah Quinn explains, the results are eye-opening as to how […]Read More
A new non-profit is getting off the ground here in the city to support those who have been affected by the war in Ukraine. Project Sunflower works closely with Ukrainians overseas to help them get visas and will help those find suitable housing once they have arrived in Canada. One of the board members for […]Read More
If you plan on heading out to the mountains anytime soon, keep in mind that we are still in avalanche season and the risk of an avalanche is still prevalent. Although it may feel warmer down at ground level, it is still quite cold up in the mountains during this time of year and an […]Read More
A Canadian Infantryman is walking across Canada with the intent to reach Ottawa and speak with Canada’s federal leaders about the country’s COVID 19 mandates. James Topp passed through Lethbridge over the weekend and BCN met up with Topp and his crew just East of Bow Island. Topp says he will complete a minimum of […]Read More
It was close to a full house at Third Day Church in Lethbridge as Dr. Leslyn Lewis came to share her vision for the future of the Conservative Party. Following her 12-minute speech, Lewis stayed for an additional two hours to answer questions and hear concerns from the community. One attendee said she was frustrated […]Read More
Starting today, vaccinated travellers won’t need a COVID-19 test to come into the country. An official with AMA Travel says that with it being spring break, a lot of people are away already, and the change just helps alleviate travel headaches. “I think what it does is it allows people, it kind of gives them […]Read More
Canadians can expect to fork out more money as the federal carbon tax went into effect today, increasing about 11 cents per litre at the pumps. However, Albertans will feel a little bit of relief as the province scrapped the provincial gas tax-saving us about 13 cents a litre. Franco Terrazzano with the Canadian Taxpayers […]Read More
With the calendar switching to April, the federal government will be increasing the carbon tax. With fuel prices rising due to factors like the war in Ukraine and high oil prices, many Southern Albertans are feeling sticker shock at the pump. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he would be removing thirteen cents per liter […]Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is speaking out following the federal government’s new Carbon Emission Reduction Plan that was released earlier this week. Thomas says the Trudeau Liberal government has missed every target they have set when it comes to their environmental policy, adding this new plan is just going to make life more expensive for […]Read More
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