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NDP’s Shannon Phillips elected to third term, Miyashiro falls short

Angela Stewart May 30, 2023

The Owl Acoustic Lounge was packed full of NDP candidates and supporters Monday night while they awaited the results of the election. NDP Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips secured her spot as an MLA for a Read More

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Alberta Green Party candidate expresses concerns

Hal Roberts May 11, 2023

The Green Party has a candidate in Taber Warner. His name is Joel Hunt. Hunt let us know where he stands not only on green energy but also on the carbon tax, 4 x 4 trucks, healthcare, Read More

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A conversation with NDP candidate for Lethbridge East, Rob Miyashiro

Jeannette Rocher May 5, 2023

The Alberta election is just over three weeks away. Rob Miyashiro is the NDP candidate for Lethbridge East. He tells BCN’s Jeannette Rocher a big part of his party’s focus is health care Read More

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Leader from Alberta 1st Party speaks about separation.

Hal Roberts March 22, 2023

The Alberta election is coming up May 29th. There are some who feel that Alberta should separate from Canada. You can include Ed Kallio in that group. Ed is the leader of the Alberta 1st Read More

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Trudeau wants Alberta to transition away from oil and gas.

Hal Roberts January 18, 2023

Prime Minister Trudeau says he would like to see Alberta transition away from oil and gas. This obviously does not sit well with Premier Danielle Smith and the Alberta government. We asked our legislative reporter, Read More

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Notley responds to Smith winning UCP leadership race

Micah Quinn October 7, 2022

The United Conservative Party has a new leader. She is 51-year-old Danielle Smith. The former leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta beat out former finance minister Travis Toews on the 6th ballot. Smith had Read More

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Premier’s rivals slam decision of mail-in ballots

Micah Quinn March 24, 2022

The United Conservative Party has decided to make a massive switch for the upcoming leadership review of Premier Jason Kenney on April 9. It has been changed from an in-person vote to mail-in ballots. Opponents of Read More

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Lyndsay Montina vying for Coalhurst mayoral seat

Micah Quinn October 12, 2021

And just outside of Lethbridge, Lyndsay Montina is vying for the title of Mayor of Coalhurst in the 2021 municipal election. She’s joining Ron Lagemaat as the only two participants running for the town. Montina Read More

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NDP says doctor shortage requires action from UCP

Micah Quinn September 28, 2021

NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge-West MLA, Shannon Phillips, had a harsh message Tuesday afternoon for the newly appointed Health Minister Jason Copping. Phillips says the Alberta government isn’t doing enough to help out residents Read More

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