Bill Ginther, the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen believes the new homeless initiative from the province won’t do much as he says he hasn’t seen much action from the province or Read More
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Over the weekend, the province announced new funding through an action plan that will target homelessness in Alberta that includes one million dollars and 70 additional winter shelter spaces. Premier Jason Kenney says through the government’Read More
Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, explains how many family physicians are on their way to Lethbridge and why he is throwing his support behind UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith. MLA Neudorf explains in this one-on-one Read More
A battle between members of Alberta’s criminal defense lawyer associations and the province is heating up. As of Monday, defense lawyers in Alberta are no longer taking legal aid cases. Protests have been held Read More
When it comes to the cost of food a recent survey says 24 percent of Canadians are buying less of it due to higher prices. The study says inflation is hurting many including our seniors, single Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been promoting many of our natural resources including hydrogen. Hydrogen appears to be in abundance in Alberta and many argue it is a solid alternative fuel source. John Sutherland is Read More
It appears as though a number of Medicine Hat businesses were able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa Kowalchuk is the Executive Director of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce and she says a Read More
Home churches seem to be gaining in popularity. According to Lethbridge Pastor Geoff Heth a home church is similar to a bible study or cell group where people meet at someone’s home to worship Read More
A lot of Canadians are concerned about their safety especially when it comes to protecting their families and properties in rural areas. Cor De Wit is with Alberta Rural Crime Watch and Rural Crime Prevention. Read More
A large group of farmers gathered near Taber on Thursday to help support a good cause. The Taber Foodgrains Project hosted the Harvest Day event. Farmers and members of the community were able to provide Read More
BCN’s Hal Roberts chatted with UCP leadership hopeful and Fort McMurray/Lac La Biche MLA, Brian Jean, about what he would bring to the table as Alberta Premier. They discussed crime, opioid crisis, agriculture, Read More
A beautiful new exhibit has made its way to the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. A local photographer has captured the birds in all of their glory. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, there Read More
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has thrown his support behind CPC leadership candidate, Pierre Poilievre. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says the announcement did not sit well with Poilievre’s biggest competitor Jean Charest.Read More
Agriculture Innovation Hubs have been around for a while with some having been around for 30 to 40 years. The hubs are a group of farmers who are interested in creating an organization that can support the Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking the Competition Bureau of Canada to investigate price gouging at the pumps. The Alberta government eliminated the 13 cent per litre provincial fuel tax back in April but Albertans have Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas joins BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss inflation, farmers, Canadian energy, Bill C-11, the ArriveCan app, and leading by example.Read More
A fundraiser for those with breathing problems has hit a temporary roadblock here in Alberta. The Walk to Breathe initiative was created by an Edmonton man to raise funds for Alberta Lung. As BCN’s Read More
Even though many were celebrating Parks Canada’s official grand opening of the new interpretive centre in Waterton there are some who are not happy about it. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains while some Read More
Waterton Lakes National Park had the official grand opening of its new visitor centre on Wednesday. The special event was hosted by Parks Canada along with the Kainai and Piikani Nations. The original interpretive centre Read More
A commemorative tree has been planted at an old farmstead in the Village of Stirling. The event paid respects to the Queen’s Jubilee and her 70 years on the throne. The planting kicks off the Read More
A special powwow is returning for the first time in two years. The Kainai Powwow and Celebration is coming to the Blood Tribe starting tonight with traditional Indigenous games and sports. Travis Plaited Hair, with Read More
We have an update to a story we brought you yesterday about a scary hostage situation that took place in downtown Lethbridge. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, Lethbridge police have laid a number of Read More
More than 3,800 Ukrainian refugees are making their way to Alberta. The Alberta government is giving those arriving after July 25th six months of temporary income assistance. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says the province continues Read More
Construction continues on the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre at Exhibition Park. BCN’s Angela Stewart caught up with the CEO of Lethbridge and District Exhibition to get an update on the build and Read More
A number of Pro-Life groups across North America are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Roe v Wade including the Wilberforce Project here in Canada. The group’s executive director, Stephanie Fennelly, says Read More
Alberta Premier hopeful, Danielle Smith, getting some praise and at the same time heaps of criticism over her promise to implement the “Alberta Sovereignty Act” if the UCP leadership is in her future. She joined Read More
One of the front runners to become the new leader of the UCP is Danielle Smith. Smith raised some eyebrows recently when she said one of her first orders of business, should she become premier, Read More
Lethbridge has been dealing with an issue of many tent encampments popping up near some downtown facilities. The city currently does not have long-term housing solutions for the most vulnerable. In a special feature, BCN’Read More
It’s that time again where we see many owners out walking their dogs and often, we have the urge to walk up and pet the dog, but a dog trainer out of Taber says Read More
The Town of Nobleford has now joined a growing list of small communities in creating a free little pantry. They offer food judgement free for those who need it. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Read More
