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OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
 Lethbridge residents discuss Alberta’s upcoming referendum

Lethbridge residents discuss Alberta’s upcoming referendum

Heidi Echavarria October 15, 2026

Albertans are preparing to vote on 10 referendum questions on October 19, covering immigration, access to public services and Alberta’s constitutional powers. The vote will also ask whether the province should begin the process of holding Read More

 Winnipeg conference focuses on getting Canada’s resources to market

Winnipeg conference focuses on getting Canada’s resources to market

Naveen Day September 15, 2026

Canada’s northern energy resources and getting those resources to market are the focus of a two-day conference underway in Winnipeg. The Frontier Centre for Public Policy is hoping its “Reclaiming the North” conference will Read More

 Full Interview: Maxime Bernier on Alberta’s October Referendum

Full Interview: Maxime Bernier on Alberta’s October Referendum

Landon Hickok August 4, 2026

Maxime Bernier was in Lethbridge this week speaking to Albertans during his cross-province tour promoting his party’s support in this October’s provincial referendum. The leader of the People’s Party of Canada claims Read More

 AB & ON Announce NSEC | Heather Exner-Pirot

AB & ON Announce NSEC | Heather Exner-Pirot

Jeannette Rocher July 9, 2026

Could Canada be on the verge of its biggest pipeline expansion in years? With proposals for a new west coast pipeline and the Northern Shield Energy Corridor linking Alberta to Ontario, the debate over Canada’Read More

 The Alberta NDP’s Plan to Cut Your Cost of Living | Rob Miyashiro

The Alberta NDP’s Plan to Cut Your Cost of Living

Jeannette Rocher July 6, 2026

Can Alberta become more affordable? Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro joins Bridge City News to discuss the Alberta NDP’s proposed Affordability Agenda and how the party says it would address rising costs facing Albertans. Read More

 Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Jeannette Rocher June 20, 2026

There’s been some new developments for musician Corb Lund and his Water Not Coal petition. This week during a press conference Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was asked if Lund’s petition question would appear Read More

 Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Jeannette Rocher June 17, 2026

The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently recognized the biggest government spenders at the Teddy Waste Awards. CTF Federal Director, Franco Terrazzano, tells us who wasted your money the most.  Read More

 Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Landon Hickok June 15, 2026

The Alberta NDP is in discussions with municipalities about the party’s new economic strategy which has yet to be publicly announced. Deputy leader and MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud Rakhi Pancholi met with local Chamber of Read More

 2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

Naveen Day June 11, 2026

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to media Thursday to provide a recap of Wednesday’s Operating Budget deliberations and the recommendations that will head to City Council for potential approval on June 23.Read More

 Alberta Christian Leadership Summit promotes faith in action

Alberta Christian Leadership Summit promotes faith in action

Landon Hickok May 4, 2026

Albertans of the Christians faith from across the province gathered in Red Deer on Monday for the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit. Folks came together at Westerner Park to hear from political leaders who shared their Read More

 Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2026

There has been considerable controversy surrounding the proposal for Alberta to eliminate the time change and remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. The bill introduced by the government of Danielle Smith proposes making the change Read More

 Lethbridge Iranians speak out against Iranian government

Lethbridge Iranians speak out against Iranian government

Heidi Echavarria March 5, 2026

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

 Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Heidi Echavarria March 3, 2026

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

 City Council to advocate pausing Bill 12 changes

City Council to advocate pausing Bill 12 changes

Landon Hickok February 24, 2026

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

 Nathan Neudorf Recall Petition signature period closes

Nathan Neudorf Recall Petition signature period closes

Landon Hickok February 23, 2026

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

 Is Alberta Moving Toward Quebec-Style Powers? | Dave Naylor

Is Alberta Moving Toward Quebec-Style Powers? | Dave Naylor

Jeannette Rocher February 20, 2026

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

 Nathan Neudorf teases upcoming budget, data centres

Nathan Neudorf teases upcoming budget, data centres

Landon Hickok February 19, 2026

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

 Alberta announces Coaldale project turning waste to natural-gas

Alberta announces Coaldale project turning waste to natural-gas

Landon Hickok February 12, 2026

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

 Taber seeks support after explosion damages Community Centre

Taber seeks support after explosion damages Community Centre

Jeannette Rocher January 29, 2026

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

 Corb Lund’s final steps to petition coal mines

Corb Lund’s final steps to petition coal mines

Jeannette Rocher January 28, 2026

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

 Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Heidi Echavarria January 27, 2026

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 Hyggen gives State of the City address

Mayor Hyggen gives State of the City address

Heidi Echavarria January 22, 2026

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

 Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Heidi Echavarria January 21, 2026

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

 Visa-free travel to China could increase demand: Travel Agency

Visa-free travel to China could increase demand: Travel Agency

Landon Hickok January 16, 2026

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

 Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2026

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

 Corb Lund’s coal mine petition approved

Corb Lund’s coal mine petition approved

Jeannette Rocher December 11, 2025

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

 Hyggen clarifies decision regarding Overdose Prevention Site

Hyggen clarifies decision regarding Overdose Prevention Site

Landon Hickok December 11, 2025

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

 Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

Heidi Echavarria December 8, 2025

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 defeats ward system proposal

Lethbridge City Council defeats ward system proposal

Landon Hickok December 2, 2025

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?

OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?

David Craig December 1, 2025

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

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