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The Alberta Budget and Upcoming Spring Election

Host Jeannette Rocher speaks with independent Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes about the close battle between the NDP and UCP in Alberta.  Barnes also shares his thoughts on the recent budget and how he was hoping to see a more broad-based tax relief for Albertans.  He discusses some specific areas that need to see tax […]Read More

Former healthcare worker discusses vaccine injury

The subject of COVID-19 vaccine injuries has been a controversial topic. Claims of vaccine injuries are often dismissed if there were pre–existing conditions prior to receiving a dose. Charissa Klamn, a former healthcare worker, says after receiving her second jab, she endured a long battle due to a confirmed vaccine injury.  She now stresses the importance of doing your own […]Read More

Chinook Regional Hospital healthcare volunteers receive scholarships

The Friends of Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge along with Alberta Health Services have awarded four volunteers with Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarships. The scholarships are given out annually. They are geared towards younger volunteers who are in high school or university who dedicate time to volunteering at the hospital. “Some people are undecided on […]Read More

One-on-one with UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews

Former Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews is running to become the new leader of the UCP and Alberta’s new premier. He spoke with BCN’s Hal Roberts discussing where he stands on a wide range of issues from health care to the economy. The UCP will choose their new leader on October 6.Read More

Alberta NDP demand more accountability, transparency from UCP on healthcare

Is Alberta’s health care crisis growing?  According to the province’s opposition NDP, it is.  Health Critic David Shepherd and Finance Critic Shannon Phillips quoted Health Minister Jason Copping saying that Alberta’s health care system is operating ‘near normal’. However they argue that this is not really the case. Bridge City News reached out to the […]Read More

Heath care aide faces unpaid leave amid vaccine mandate

According to healthcare workers who are opposed to mandatory vaccinations, we could see a drop in on-duty staff in Alberta beginning this month.  One worker who says that part of the rural hospital she is employed at could potentially be shut down, once she, and other staff are placed on unpaid leave of absence for […]Read More