Author Archives: David Opinko
Host farms invited to sign up for Alberta Open Farm Days
Registration is now open for any place that wants to be a host farm for Alberta Open Farm Days. This year's edition is set for August 16 and 17. The weekend gives people a chance to visit farms and ra...
Apr 01, 2025
Hurricanes win both opening playoff games against Brandon
The Lethbridge Hurricanes kicked off the 2025 WHL playoffs on a great note, winning their two opening contests against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Games one and two were played at the VisitLethbridge.com...
Mar 30, 2025
Lethbridge man part of upcoming review of provincial electoral boundaries
The Government of Alberta has announced the members of a new panel that will review the province's current electoral divisions. Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, says this...
Mar 29, 2025
Amber Murray running for Green Party in Lethbridge
"I believe that, in 2025, the environment should absolutely be in every conservation we're having in a national economy that is based in resource extraction." Those are the words of Amber Murray, Leth...
Mar 28, 2025
2024 electricity market report highlights better grid capacity, lower prices in Alberta
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released its 2024 Annual Market Statistics report, which found that for the first time since 2016, Alberta was a net exporter of electricity. Last year,...
Mar 26, 2025
Alberta bill proposes 'care-first' auto insurance system
The Government of Alberta is promising "better, faster, cheaper auto insurance." The Automobile Insurance Act has been introduced into the legislature. Finance Minister Nate Horner says the changes wo...
Mar 25, 2025
New Primary Care Physician compensation model launches April 1
The Alberta government's new compensation model for primary care physicians is on track to launch next month. The new model is designed to not only support physicians in their work but also enhance ac...
Mar 25, 2025
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll s...
Mar 25, 2025
Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed ...
Mar 24, 2025
Mark Carney calls five-week federal election, with vote on April 28
Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S...
Mar 23, 2025