Author Archives: David Opinko
Employment scams are on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau
Job scams are on the rise in Alberta. That's according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that serves not only Alberta but also east Kootenay. President and CEO of BBB, Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen said ...
Mar 19, 2025
Alberta supporting waste reduction and biogas industry with updates to agriculture act
The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attra...
Mar 19, 2025
Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins
OTTAWA - Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released...
Mar 19, 2025
Confirmed case of measles in Taber
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is notifying the public of a recently confirmed case of measles in the community. They say a visitor traveled from Toronto to Taber on March 8, 2025, and was in public se...
Mar 18, 2025
Lethbridge man wanted on drug-related warrants
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in locating a man who allegedly has outstanding drug warrants. They say Warren Shayn McMurtrie, 36, is wanted on warrants for the po...
Mar 12, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as it warns trade uncertainty is already hurting the Canadian economy. The move marks the central bank's seventh consecutive inter...
Mar 12, 2025
Agriculture ministers say Team Canada approach to tariffs will continue as GGC expresses concern about trade war
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers says they will continue with a Team Canada approach in dealing with US tariffs. The ministers met in Ottawa on Thursday as part of what a rele...
Mar 11, 2025
Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response
Ottawa and Alberta have reached a new joint $70-million funding agreement to aid the province's response to homelessness. Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the funding is expected to boost she...
Mar 11, 2025
Alberta and Canada reach agreement to increase funding for student meals
The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada have reached an agreement to supplement proposed provincial funding for student meals with $42 million in federal funding. The Canada-Alberta Nat...
Mar 11, 2025
Province announces EMS to move from AHS to Acute Care Alberta
Alberta's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will transition to Acute Care Alberta beginning on April 1, marking another step forward in the province's health care refocusing initiative. The provincial ...
Mar 11, 2025