The government of Alberta says it is working with the city of Lethbridge to address the drug crisis in our city. Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says the city will be receiving more intox and detox beds soon to help those battling addictions. He explains in this one-on-one interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts. Read More
There are a number of Canadians who strongly believe in Ivermectin to treat those with COVID-19. Political reporter Brian Lilley says a number of studies have been done on the drug by the federal government as to its effectiveness. Mr. Lilley says those studies can be found online. Read More
On Tuesday Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced his province has a plan to tax the unvaccinated in his province. As for Alberta, a resounding no was given as to whether or not our province would bring in this tax on residents. As Micah Quinn explains, Lethbridge-East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, did not hold back with his […]Read More
There is apparently a new variant which has reared its ugly head in Cyprus. It is called the Deltacron. A hybrid of both the Delta and Omicron variant of COVID-19. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari explains in this interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts.Read More
Now that the year 2022 has arrived that means next year we will have a provincial election in Alberta. There are a number of people who believe it will be a real struggle for Jason Kenney and the UCP to be re-elected but there are others who say the last thing Alberta needs is another […]Read More
Val Olson has a background in broadcasting. She is also a content creator and a concerned Alberta mother. Val says it appears right now that our premier, Jason Kenney, may be a little out of touch with Alberta families on a number of issues. She explains why in this interview. Read More
The Alberta government announced that its vaccine passport system will remain in effect until sometime in 2022. This comes as Alberta launched its QR code reader for vaccine passports. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says even though many Albertans may not be happy with the vaccine passports they may be around for quite some time.Read More
The NDP announced their Lethbridge candidate. It is Elaine Perez. We recently had candidate Perez on Bridge City News chatting about a wide range of issues heading into the September 20th election including her party’s plan for Universal Pharmacare and where the money would come from.Read More
When it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic the economy in Lethbridge is doing better than other areas of the province according to Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf. He explains how many businesses are looking to fill vacancies. Neudorf also discusses with BCN’s Hal Roberts the potential of new COVID-19 measures being brought in […]Read More
Conference speaker and Christian author, Joe Dallas, discusses his new book “Christians In A Cancel Culture” and his concerns of how the world is embracing a new vision.Read More
The Taliban says things will be different this time with the group in power. They say they are not the same terrorist group which ruled Afghanistan in the 90’s. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, is not so sure and explains why in this informative interview. Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says what will make the Taliban even more powerful in Afghanistan is how the terrorist group has freed thousands of prisoners from a former US military base. Prisoners who will now have revenge on their minds.Read More
Many believe that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will ask the governor general to dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call for a September 20th election. Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder says the timing of the writ being dropped could be better. She explains why in this interview with BCN’s Hal RobertsRead More
Our federal health minister, Patty Hajdu, recently chastised the Alberta government and Premier Jason Kenney for dropping all COVID-19 restrictions. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says that move by the minister was pure, partisan politics. Mr. Lilley also discusses with BCN’s Hal Roberts if we will see a federal election this fall. Read More
When it comes to potentially calling a federal election political reporter Brian Lilley says the Trudeau Liberals are somewhat uneasy about the prospect considering that PM Trudeau could face another ethics probe. Lilley also tells BCN’s Hal Roberts what a potential strike by border agents at the Canada/US border could mean for the average Canadian.Read More
California’s largest wildfire has destroyed a number of buildings in the northern part of the state and is threatening hundreds more. The Dixie wildfire has grown to over 190,000 acres with more than 5,000 firefighters and personnel fighting the fire. US correspondent, Lisa Daftari, who is in California has an update for us. Lisa Daftari […]Read More
Lebanon is going through one of the worst economic depressions in its history. More than 50 percent of the country’s population now lives in poverty and the Lebanese currency has plummeted by 90 percent. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says what is most scary for those in Lebanon is how Hezbollah is slowly taking […]Read More
Toronto Sun columnist and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not been condemning the treatment of the Cuban people by the Castro family and he says that is wrong. Brian also discusses with BCN’s Hal Roberts when he thinks the US-Canada border will reopen. Read More
When it comes to our health care sector, Finance Minister Travis Toews says our nurses are being paid just over 5 percent more than nurses in comparative provinces and he says that needs to change as Alberta tries to get its financial house in order. I asked Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, about the timing […]Read More
As we reported on Bridge City News, more churches are under attack since the discovery of unmarked graves near the sites of former residential schools. Red and orange paint is being splattered across the doors and windows of churches and some churches are even being lit on fire. Should those who are vandalizing our churches […]Read More
Some of the latest poll numbers have the NDP leading the UCP in Alberta and the Wildrose Independence Party is not far behind. This is not the same Wildrose Party you remember when Brian Jean led them. This one is wanting to make Alberta a sovereign nation. We asked the party’s interim leader, Paul Hinman, […]Read More
The eligibility for critical worker benefits has expanded in Alberta. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says the $1,200 payment will now include farm workers. Mr. Dawson will also discuss the recent tensions at the legislature involving Premier Kenney, NDP leader Notley and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu. Read More
Bill C-6 has passed in the House of Commons. It is a bill that would amend the criminal code to ban conversion therapy. It would ban advertising or collecting money for the practise. It would also make it illegal to force a young person to undergo conversion therapy. Political reporter Brian Lilley says even though […]Read More
While kids here in North America head off to summer camp to learn about how to canoe or enjoy arts and crafts there are summer camps being run by Hamas in other parts of the world which are teaching how to make bombs and instilling hatred…in particular the hatred of Jews. Our foreign affairs expert […]Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently wrapped up a meeting with other world leaders at the G-7 Summit in the UK. It appears as though our PM was caught a number of times not wearing a mask during photo ops. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says it was not good that Trudeau who has been preaching stringent […]Read More
After 12 years of being the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyaju has been ousted. A new coalition unseated the longtime Israeli leader. The new PM is Naftali Bennett who was sworn in on Sunday. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says Netanyahu will be missed due to his strong leadership.Read More
Hamas is allegedly telling Palestinians to participate in a Day of Rage on Friday. According to our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, that Day of Rage means more problems for Israel and Jews around the world. She says attacks against Israel are wrong at anytime especially when there is a ceasefire in place.Read More
Tory leader Erin O’Toole wants the Trudeau Liberals to launch an investigation into Canada’s ties with the Chinese Communist government. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says of particular concern is how a lab in Winnipeg came to have a working relationship with the Chinese communist government.Read More
Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu has had some time to read through the plan that Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh put forward outlining how the Lethbridge Police Service will improve moving forward. The LPS has been under fire and under the microscope over the past few years dealing with certain issues including more transparency which […]Read More
Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says NDP leader Rachel Notley has some concerns about Premier Kenney’s Open For Summer rollout plans. As of Friday, places of worship can re-open to 15 per cent capacity. Hair salons and restaurant patios can re-open on Tuesday and depending on case counts and vaccination numbers all restrictions will be […]Read More
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