Had she known about an Alberta Engineering Technology program through the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), a newcomer to Lethbridge says she would’ve been able to fast track her education after moving from Ukraine with her young son six years ago. As BCN’s Angela Stewart tells us, the woman hopes […]Read More
The Russian space agency chief is threatening western powers in its support of Ukraine during its war with Russia. The Russian official boasted about nuclear capabilities and claims that NATO would lose in 30 minutes. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari questions that threat. Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin is now issuing threats to any country that is supplying weapons to Ukraine during the war. That includes Britain, the US and Canada. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari says his threats of attack don’t just end with Ukraine.Read More
A new non-profit is getting off the ground here in the city to support those who have been affected by the war in Ukraine. Project Sunflower works closely with Ukrainians overseas to help them get visas and will help those find suitable housing once they have arrived in Canada. One of the board members for […]Read More
A lot of security experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine but Moldova may be his next target. Some, including our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari, believe that Putin is interested in re-unifying the USSR.Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says a Ukrainian mayor says the remains of chemical weapons were found after Russian troops withdrew from the northern Sumy region of Ukraine. As she explains the weapons were classified as a nerve agent. She also discusses the latest clashes during Easter and Passover at the Temple Mount in […]Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says many in Europe seem to be embracing more right leaning candidates as seen with the rise in popularity of Marine Le Pen. She says the mindset of many Europeans appears to be changing.Read More
We chatted with political reporter and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, to find out how much aid Canada has given Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Brian also discusses who the frontrunners are when it comes to the CPC leadership race. The federal Conservatives are choosing their new leader in September.Read More
A local artist is giving back to those in Ukraine by selling her paintings with the money from the artwork being donated to the Red Cross. Linda McFalls, a retired nurse of 43 years, says she wanted to do her part as an artist and give back to those who have been solely affected by […]Read More
A Lethbridge group is asking for some much needed donations for the people of Ukraine who are struggling as the war with Russia rages on. The group calling themselves Lethbridge Assistance for Ukraine is asking for medication and medical supplies that will be shipped to Ukraine. “Most of the medical supplies that we’re looking for […]Read More
Ukrainian President Zelensky pleaded with Canada and NATO allies to push for a No Fly Zone over his country. Political reporter Brian Lilley says it is something the Ukrainian president desperately needs right now to help defend his country. Read More
The attack in Western Ukraine was very close to Poland which is a NATO ally. Some are quite concerned that if Russia ends up rolling into Poland more countries would get involved. Thousands of American troops are already stationed in the Baltic States and are on standby. We asked our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, […]Read More
Teachers and staff members at Our Lady of the Assumption School have rallied together and are showing their support for the people of Ukraine. During their Spiritual Development Day, staff members donated to the school’s charity of choice, Development and Peace, with the funds going towards humanitarian efforts overseas. An official with the school says […]Read More
A Lethbridge Ukrainian woman who has family connections in Ukraine says she fears she may never hear from her loved ones again as the war continues in her home country. As Angela Stewart explains, the woman’s brother is working directly with those who have been directed affected by the missile attacks and bombings. On Saturday another […]Read More
There are some who believe PM Trudeau dropped the ball when asked if Canada would increase oil and gas production in light of many nations banning Russian oil due to the invasion of Ukraine. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says sadly Trudeau did not promote Alberta oil.Read More
A number of military analysts say the Russian president we know today is not the same Vladimir Putin we knew a couple of years ago. Christian Leuprecht is a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. Leuprecht says a number of people are now questioning Putin’s mental health.Read More
A Lethbridge couple says they fear for their family’s safety as the war in Ukraine continues. Angela Stewart caught up with the pair who say their loved ones have fled and they want the Canadian government to step in to help. Read More
As the U.S. looks at implementing more sanctions against Russia including the potential of no longer importing Russian oil and gas that could be good news for Canada. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari says the Biden Administration should focus on bringing in energy from allies and not from countries like Russia and Iran.Read More
Many people on social media have been comparing Vladimir Putin to Adolph Hitler saying their approaches and attitudes have been quite similar. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says Putin wants to unite all Russian speakers and that is something Hitler did during the First and Second World War when it came to those who spoke German. Read More
Samaritan’s Purse has deployed boots on the ground in Poland, Romania and Moldova to help out Ukrainian refugees during the war with Russia. The team is conducting rapid needs assessments to determine how the Christian organization can help out with emergency supplies. The News Media Relations Manager for Samaritan’s Purse Canada, Frank King, says there […]Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s propaganda machine appears to be working overtime spreading false stories about why Russia invaded Ukraine. One story circulating is how Russia went into Ukraine to destroy American BioLabs that are allegedly creating new viruses. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, doesn’t buy it. Read More
A rally over the weekend drew hundreds from around Lethbridge who stood in solidarity with Ukraine. BCN’s Angela Stewart was there and heard from some protesters who said it was great to see the community come together and show support. Read More
Lethbridge City Hall will play host to a Ukraine Solidarity Rally on Saturday morning at 11am. Event organizer, Devon Hargreaves, is inviting people to bring a Ukrainian flag or sign to show support for Ukranians dealing with the Russian invasion. Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says this is a vital way to show solidarity. “One of […]Read More
Tensions continue to rise between Russia and Ukraine as the threat of an invasion seems imminent. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says thousands of Russian troops continue to line up along the Russian/Ukrainian border.Read More
As tensions continue to heighten between Ukraine and Russia with a potential Russian invasion, a second shipment of U.S. weapons has arrived in Ukraine. The weapons are part of a 200-million dollars security assistance package U.S. President Joe Biden authorized in December. U.S. and NATO allies say they will do whatever it takes to protect […]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
Texas has an open carry policy which means people can legally carry guns. We asked American journalist, Lisa Daftari, why the standoff at the Texas synagogue took more than 10 hours considering congregants at the synagogue should have had their own guns.Read More
U.S. correspondent, Lisa Daftari, says the search continues following Friday’s devastating tornadoes in Kentucky which left around 80 people dead and more than 100 others unaccounted for.Read More
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