Tags : Health care

New poll shows UCP in the lead

If the provincial election was held today it would appear as though Danielle Smith and the UCP would be re-elected. A recent poll by Think HQ says the UCP currently has 48 per cent support compared to the NDP’s 45 per cent. Our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson says this is the first time in quite […]Read More

Conservatives bail reform motion shot down.

The federal Conservatives motion on bail reform was shot down by all of the other parties. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, has the details. Mr. Lilley will also discuss how the $6.8 million spent on 10 people at a Calgary quarantine hotel was just the tip of the COVID-19 iceberg. He explains in this interview with […]Read More

MLA says more doctors on the way

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 candidate Schulz lays out her platform

Former Alberta Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Schulz is running to become the new leader of the UCP. She says she has what it takes to unite the Conservatives and become our new premier. Schulz also says when it comes to healthcare, she has a solid plan. She explains in this interview with BCN’s Hal Roberts.  Read More

AHS short staffed, closure of beds and facilities in rural

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