It’s the news that she never expected to hear, stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and given just months to live. A Nobleford mother is now sharing her journey of being diagnosed with the disease. Amanda Lange talks about how it has changed her life and how she hopes to be remembered. As BCN’s Angela Stewart […]Read More
There were amendments made to the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act prior to passing at the Alberta Legislature. Political reporter Tyler Dawson explains. Tyler will also talk about the help parents will get for their kids in need of cold/flu medication. He explains in this Q and A with BCN’s Hal RobertsRead More
As Southern Alberta continues to deal with a shortage of doctors, we are now seeing a shortage in specialized physicians including OBGYN’s. Those who practice obstetrics and gynecology. As Angela Stewart explains, a Lethbridge mother says the shortage had an impact on her when she gave birth six months ago as our city only has […]Read More
It appears as though more family physicians are on their way to our city. Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says this should help alleviate the need for some who are in dire need of a doctor. Neudorf will also discuss how the province is working to address the labour shortage in a number of other […]Read More
UCP leadership hopeful Travis Toews was in Lethbridge on Tuesday chatting about his leadership platform. Toews held a meet and greet at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. The issue of no doctors accepting new patients in Lethbridge has been a hot button topic the past few years. The only clinic currently accepting new patients in Lethbridge […]Read More
A new pharmacist-led health clinic will be launching in Lethbridge and it will be the first of its kind in Alberta. The clinic will be located at the Superstore off of Mayor Magrath Drive. Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping was in Lethbridge earlier today to make the announcement. BCN Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the […]Read More
A grassroots movement called Canadian Covid Care Alliance is hoping to launch what they call a national conversation about the impact the pandemic measures had on Canadians. A citizen’s hearing is coming up next Wednesday in Toronto where we will hear from an expert panel, lawmakers and politicians. Sonya Anderson from Canadian Covid Care Alliance […]Read More
The number of Lethbridge residents without a family physician is about to grow higher. It only just had its grand opening in 2021, but Bridge City News has confirmed that three of the four family doctors at Six-08 Health clinic are leaving the city. Unconfirmed reports say that as many as 6,000 patients could be […]Read More
Lethbridge isn’t the only place feeling a doctor shortage in Southern Alberta, the Town of Fort Macleod is dealing with a similar issue. In an attempt to recruit new doctors, the town is offering a $10,000 incentive for physicians who sign a five-year commitment through AHS. An official with the town says they hope this […]Read More
There is good news for those who are looking for a family physician in Lethbridge. The Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee was told that more doctors will be making their way to our city this fall. Three international graduate physicians have signed offer letters to come to Lethbridge and an additional seven are pending. […]Read More
A hot button issue in our city and many others across the country has been doctor shortages. As it stands now, no family physicians are accepting new patients in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, community leaders in our city sat down to discuss ways on how to attract and retain doctors in Southwest Alberta. Some […]Read More
Premier Jason Kenney, like many other provincial leaders, has been grilled over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says it appears as though Kenney is not accepting all of the blame but placed some of it at the feet of our province’s chief medical officer of health-Dr. Deena Hinshaw.Read More
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 who have been experiencing a shortage of family physicians in the city. Phillips talked with two women who said they have […]Read More
The Alberta Municipal Election is coming up October 18th. Current Lethbridge City Councillor Blaine Hyggen is gunning for the mayor’s chair. Hyggen says he has a plan to help address the doctor shortage in our city and how to address crime. Hyggen also addresses the controversy surrounding where he is receiving funding during his campaign.Read More
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is laying the blame for recent facility and bed closures in rural Alberta at the feet of AHS and Health Minister Tyler Shandro. This has resulted in a shortage of staff and the closure of facilities and beds. Mike Dempsey, Vice-President of AUPE, says there hasn’t been any closures of […]Read More
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