Author Archives: David Opinko
RCMP investigating fatal motorcycle collision in southern Alberta
The RCMP is continuing to look into an incident that resulted in the death of a senior. Officers and EMS were called to the area of Highway 875 and south of Range Road 141 at approximately 5:30 p.m. o...
Jun 02, 2025
Lethbridge youths designing 'I Voted' stickers for municipal election
Voters in Lethbridge will get some fun and creative stickers when they cast their ballots this fall. The City of Lethbridge is teaming up with local school divisions to launch an "I Voted" sticker con...
May 31, 2025
Ryan Mennie running for Lethbridge City Council
A Lethbridge man looks to become one of the city's newest councillors. Ryan Mennie has been certified to run in the 2025 municipal election. The election period runs from October 8-20. He provided the...
May 29, 2025
Whoop-Up Days returns Aug. 19-23, 2025
Lethbridge's largest summer festival is coming back in just a couple of months. Whoop-Up Days gets underway on Tuesday, August 19, kicking off with the parade. It starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Park Place...
May 29, 2025
Southern Alberta farmers ahead of the curve for seeding
A new provincial report shows that farmers in the south region have made more progress on spring seeding than everywhere else in Alberta. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, it says 86.7 per cent of all crop...
May 25, 2025
Big Truck Petting Zoo runs Saturday in Lethbridge
A fan-favourite event for families across the Lethbridge area, the Big Truck Petting Zoo is making its return The City of Lethbridge will have dozens of large vehicles on display, including excavators...
May 24, 2025
Southern Alberta farmers ahead of the curve for seeding
A new provincial report shows that farmers in the south region have made more progress on spring seeding than everywhere else in Alberta. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, it says 86.7 per cent of all crop...
May 23, 2025
Drugs, stolen property seized in downtown Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says its ongoing targeted enforcement project is delivering results. On Wednesday, May 21, uniformed and covert members of the LPS Downtown Policing Unit, Crime Sup...
May 23, 2025
Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns June 14
Local vendors are gearing up for the return of the Lethbridge Farmers' Market. The indoor market kicks off June 14, running every Saturday at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 1:0...
May 19, 2025
Historic Bar U Ranch opens for the season
A historic site in southern Alberta is now open for public visitations. Parks Canada says the Bar U Ranch is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a national historic site in 2025. The facility is open ...
May 18, 2025