While strikes and counterstrikes continue in the Middle East, Iranians around the world are closely watching developments in their homeland. Bridge City News spoke with two Iranians who call Lethbridge home. They are openly critical Read More
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After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More
Lethbridge City Council made the decision to advocate for a pause to the provincial changes of Bill 12, which would transition Assured Income for the Severally Handicapped (or AISH) to the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (Read More
A recall petition for Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf reached its deadline on Monday for gathering signatures. However, efforts for citizens to put their names down have been met with complete silence. Neudorf is one of 26 Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stunned viewers with a televised address announcing a nine-question provincewide referendum this fall including questions touching on immigration, social services, and Alberta’s role within Confederation. Was this about fairness for Read More
Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, shed his outlook with BCN about the upcoming provincial budget. Neudorf attended a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce fireside chat on Wednesday, where he got to hear the concerns and perspectives Read More
On Thursday, the Alberta government made an announcement in Coaldale where they’ll support six new projects using technologies to increase energy production, all while reducing emissions. Alongside Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, is recently appointed Read More
The town of Taber is asking the provincial and federal governments for some help to rebuild their beloved community centre. The centre’s two ice arenas and curling rink were damaged in an explosion on Read More
Country artist Corb Lund’s petition to outlaw new coal mines in the eastern Rockies is one step closer to collecting signatures. Elections Alberta says it’s approved the Juno award winner’s application. Lund Read More
Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest death camp, by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945. The day, established by the United Nations, honours the millions of Read More
Mayor Blaine Hyggen shared his vision for Lethbridge at the State of the City Breakfast Thursday at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The event, sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, brought together more Read More
Human Concern International (HCI), a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is relying on the generosity of Canadians to support nearly 1,500 children in Gaza affected by ongoing violence. Usama Khan, Advisor to the Global CEO of Read More
As part of the latest breakthrough deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney shared that Chinese President Xi Jinping is committed to ensuring visa-free access for Canadians who want to visit China for tourism. This Read More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More
After six years of fighting off the potential of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rockies, specifically the Grassy Mountain Coal mine in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass, singer-songwriter Corb Lund has had a Read More
A motion from Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen saw council vote in favour of requesting the closure of the Overdose Prevention Site last week, claiming the temporary site has served its purpose. The OPS, run by Read More
This is the time of year when people start preparing their Christmas wish lists for Santa and reflecting on how good—or not—they’ve been. In this spirit, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released Read More
Lethbridge City Council debated the prospect of implementing a ward system for city councillors. The motion was made at Tuesday’s meeting to explore the practicalities of a ward system, including costs, the number of Read More
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won? What It Means, and Why Alberta Should Stay Cautiously Skeptical by David Craig Instead of automatically taking a pre-determined side based on whether we want Alberta to Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney met face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea. Carney called the meeting a “turning point” for the two nations. Read More
The elected officials that will serve the City of Lethbridge for the next four years were officially sworn into office on Monday. Reelected mayor, Blaine Hyggen and eight councillors including five incumbents, took part in Read More
Three of the eight elected to Lethbridge City Council will be newcomers and will aim to bring fresh new perspectives to the council room over the next term. After finding out about their victories, Ryan Read More
While addressing the media after winning a second term as Mayor of Lethbridge, Blaine Hyggen showed some emotion when thanking all candidates who ran during these elections. He later went on to respond to what Read More
As Polls close in Alberta’s municipal elections, BCN’s Landon Hickok provides exclusive election day coverage into the City of Lethbridge and it’s municipal race. Results are expected to reveal in the coming Read More
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Thursday over tougher bail rules, a local criminal defence lawyer is calling this new measure “problematic” as it pertains to the rights of her clients. The Deputy Chief Read More
Tuesday’s mayoral forum also shed light on a brewing controversy surrounding the naming of what is now the VisitLethbridge.com arena. A member of the audience raised the issue of an alleged conflict of Read More
Residents of Medicine Hat will have plenty of choices in their upcoming municipal election. Six candidates are vying for the mayor’s seat, and 39 candidates are running for eight councilor positions. BCN’s Naveen Day Read More
Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More
The Alberta Next Panel continues its journey across the province, headlined with questions on the state of Alberta’s current relationship with Ottawa. The panel led by Premier Danielle Smith stopped at the Agri-Food Hub Read More
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is in Lethbridge to help kick off Whoop Up Days. He arrived Monday for a sold-out “Better Together” townhall meeting held last night at Casa. Tuesday, as he was making Read More
