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 Total of 28 Ukrainians touch down in Toronto

Total of 28 Ukrainians touch down in Toronto

Micah Quinn May 17, 2022

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

 Report shows findings from over 2,000 Christian leaders on current state of the church

Report shows findings from over 2,000 Christian leaders on current

Micah Quinn May 3, 2022

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

 Lethbridge Liberal Party candidate joins new local non-profit organization to help fleeing Ukrainians

Lethbridge Liberal Party candidate joins new local non-profit organization to

Angela Stewart April 26, 2022

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

 Avalanche Canada warns of potential snowstorm in the Rockies, tips for hikers

Avalanche Canada warns of potential snowstorm in the Rockies, tips

Angela Stewart April 21, 2022

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

 Canadian infantryman James Topp marches across Canada towards Ottawa

Canadian infantryman James Topp marches across Canada towards Ottawa

Naveen Day April 6, 2022

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

 Leslyn Lewis speaks in Lethbridge

Leslyn Lewis speaks in Lethbridge

Naveen Day April 6, 2022

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

 PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent says the change relieves stress

PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent

Angela Stewart April 1, 2022

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

 ‘Tough times tougher for Canadians’: Canadian Taxpayers Federation on carbon tax hike

‘Tough times tougher for Canadians’: Canadian Taxpayers Federation on carbon

Angela Stewart April 1, 2022

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

 Feds raising carbon tax April 1

Feds raising carbon tax April 1

Nathan Reiter March 31, 2022

  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

 MP Rachael Thomas speaks on new federal carbon emissions plan

MP Rachael Thomas speaks on new federal carbon emissions plan

Angela Stewart March 31, 2022

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

 Carbon Emission Reduction plan released by the feds, author says we can get there by target date

Carbon Emission Reduction plan released by the feds, author says

Angela Stewart March 30, 2022

The federal government hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half in the next eight years with a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. BCN’s Angela Stewart hears from an author who says everyone has to be on board for the plan to be successful in the end.Read More

 Flair Airlines coming to Lethbridge

Flair Airlines coming to Lethbridge

Angela Stewart March 29, 2022

Residents looking to head south to Arizona for some sun during the winter months will soon be able to depart from the Lethbridge Airport and fly directly, non-stop thanks to a new partnership between Flair Air and the City of Tucson. As Angela Stewart explains, the Lethbridge Airport is one of many different Canadian cities […]Read More

 Southern Alberta newspaper suing Facebook and Google

Southern Alberta newspaper suing Facebook and Google

Angela Stewart March 24, 2022

A law firm in Toronto has filed a lawsuit against Google and Facebook on behalf of a Southern Alberta newspaper after some anti-trust issues were brought to light when it comes to advertising costs. The lawsuit claims the two major tech giants have wrongfully controlled the Crowsnest Pass Herald advertising, taking the paper’s content for […]Read More

 ULFA strike finally comes to an end

ULFA strike finally comes to an end

Nathan Reiter March 22, 2022

  After weeks on the picket line, the ULFA strike has finally come to end. As Nathan Reiter reports, faculty members say the strike is truly precedent setting.Read More

 World Women’s Curling Championship to start March 19

World Women’s Curling Championship to start March 19

Micah Quinn March 15, 2022

The 2022 Tim Hortons Brier generated a large amount of interest in the sport of curling here in the Windy City. Now the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship is set to take place in Prince George, British Columbia, March 19 through to the 27. BCN’s Micah Quinn has the details on how the Canadian team […]Read More

 Trucking industry affected by high fuel prices

Trucking industry affected by high fuel prices

Angela Stewart March 11, 2022

The high prices of gas are not only burning a hole in our pockets but it’s also having a negative impact on the trucking industry. Al Nelson of CJD trucking says over 30 per cent of their operating costs are related to fuel and when it increases, it doesn’t make the job easier. He says […]Read More

 New survey shows people are not prepared for flooding season

New survey shows people are not prepared for flooding season

Angela Stewart March 11, 2022

Spring is just around the corner and that means flooding season is upon us. A new survey put out by Public Safety Canada finds that most Canadians are not prepared for flooding and weather-related risks. The survey also found that only about 11 per cent of Canadians have taken the steps to prepare for a […]Read More

 Calgary woman says federal travel mandates should be dropped

Calgary woman says federal travel mandates should be dropped

Angela Stewart March 9, 2022

A Calgary woman is speaking out against Ottawa’s travel mandates after her father experienced major car troubles while driving across the country to attend his mother’s funeral. During her father’s 36- hour long drive to Ontario, Zoe VanSickle says his vehicle suffered car troubles, forcing him to wait hours for a tow in the freezing […]Read More

 Tim Horton’s Brier encourages people to take up curling

Tim Horton’s Brier encourages people to take up curling

Nathan Reiter March 9, 2022

  With the eyes of the curling world on Lethbridge for the 2022 Tim Horton’s Brier. Many people will be encouraged to take up curling. BCN’s Nathan Reiter has moreRead More

 U of L nursing students frustrated with no clinicals or practicums during ULFA strike

U of L nursing students frustrated with no clinicals or

Nathan Reiter March 9, 2022

  Nursing students at the University of Lethbridge are frustrated with not being able to complete clinical or preceptorship hours during the ULFA strike.Read More

 BBB releases report highlighting top 10 scams

BBB releases report highlighting top 10 scams

Micah Quinn March 7, 2022

Scammers are all around us and the Better Business Bureau has released a report to help protect Canadians. The Scam Tracker Canadian Risk Report highlights the top 10 scams you can watch out for. Staff say cryptocurrency is currently the riskiest scam in our country. March is also Fraud Prevention Month and the BBB is […]Read More

 Samaritan’s Purse bringing in emergency field hospital for Ukraine

Samaritan’s Purse bringing in emergency field hospital for Ukraine

Micah Quinn March 4, 2022

Christian organization, Samaritan’s Purse Canada, is ready to deploy some much needed help to both Poland and Ukraine. Disaster response specialists including eight Canadians have been on the ground in Poland, Romania and Moldova since last week conducting needs assessments and preparing a strategic response. The organization has distributed over 20 tons of food to […]Read More

 Deploying boots on the ground for Ukrainian refugees

Deploying boots on the ground for Ukrainian refugees

Micah Quinn March 1, 2022

Samaritan’s Purse has deployed boots on the ground in Poland, Romania and Moldova to help out Ukrainian refugees during the war with Russia. The team is conducting rapid needs assessments to determine how the Christian organization can help out with emergency supplies. The News Media Relations Manager for Samaritan’s Purse Canada, Frank King, says there […]Read More

 Border travel restrictions to be eased February 28

Border travel restrictions to be eased February 28

Micah Quinn February 25, 2022

Beginning Monday, more travelers will be able to take to the sky as more restrictions have been eased by the Canadian government. Ottawa has adjusted its travel health notice from a level three to a level two. That means Canadians are no longer required to avoid non-essential travel. As Micah Quinn explains, the folks at […]Read More

 Evangeline Lilly asks PM Trudeau to unify Canadians

Evangeline Lilly asks PM Trudeau to unify Canadians

Bridge City News February 18, 2022

Actress Evangeline Lilly calls on PM Trudeau to make unifying Canadians his priority right now. She seems to be asking him to employ the most Canadian of all virtues: diplomacy, negotiation and compromise – virtues that have kept us peaceful and prosperous for 152 years.Read More

 Milk River and Coutts rallies over the weekend

Milk River and Coutts rallies over the weekend

Jeannette Rocher February 14, 2022

Alberta RCMP say they have arrested 13 people and confiscated a number of firearms near the rally at the Coutts border. Police say a small organized group within the larger Coutts protest was apparently going to use force against the RCMP if any attempts were made to disrupt the blockade. In addition to the 13 […]Read More

 Americans show support for Canadians from other side of border

Americans show support for Canadians from other side of border

Jeannette Rocher February 13, 2022

U.S. citizens gathered over the weekend in Sweetgrass, Montana, many of which drove five or six hours from different parts of the state, to show their support for the Freedom Convoy taking place in Ottawa, and to rally around Canadian protesters in Alberta. Standing on the opposite side of a plastic fence, which acts as […]Read More

 Lethbridge holds weekend Freedom rally and convoy

Lethbridge holds weekend Freedom rally and convoy

Jeannette Rocher February 6, 2022

As in many other Canadian cities, some citizens of Lethbridge gathered this past weekend to express their desire to have all COVID-19 related mandates and restrictions lifted immediately. A convoy of vehicles was staged in the parking lot of Superstore on Mayor MaGrath Drive. One of the promoters behind the event, Larry Schille says he […]Read More

 Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Jeannette Rocher February 4, 2022

The Freedom Convoy is having an effect on people of all ages, including high school students. On Friday students at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute walked out of classes to hold signs in objection to mandates and restrictions and to show their support for the larger scale protests taking place across our country.  Read More

 Freedom Convoy in Manitoba

Freedom Convoy in Manitoba

Hal Roberts January 25, 2022

The Freedom Convoy which recently passed through Alberta and Saskatchewan has now made its way to Manitoba. Organizers are hoping to have around 50 thousand truckers join in by the time the group reaches Ottawa this weekend. Many of the truckers we have spoken to say this convoy is not just about the COVID-19 vaccine […]Read More

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