Author Archives: David Opinko
Nine beef research projects to share $6 million in funding
Results Driver Agriculture Research, Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council say that $6 million will go into beef research projects in Alberta. Nine projects will get funding. The...
Feb 21, 2025
Southern Alberta groups among 19 to receive anti-human trafficking funds
The Government of Alberta has announced funding for 19 organizations working to stop human trafficking and empower survivors. A total of $5.5 million will go to the organizations as the province says ...
Feb 21, 2025
Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings
OTTAWA - Canada's top court has dismissed the appeal of an Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for aiding his son in the killings of two Mtis hunters. Roger and Anthony Bilodeau confronted Maurice C...
Feb 19, 2025
Feedback needed for City of Lethbridge snow plowing services
The City of Lethbridge wants to hear your thoughts on its efforts to keep the streets clear of snow. The municipality created its new snow route network in the 2023/24 season, affecting 80 kilometres ...
Feb 16, 2025
Alberta accelerating 11 new schools across province with $8.6B funding
Alberta's government has sped up 11 previously announced school projects in the Calgary Metropolitan Region and Edmonton from the design stage to full construction funding. - READ: Alberta premier cal...
Feb 15, 2025
City of Lethbridge hiring for seasonal positions, job fair in March
Anyone who is looking for some seasonal work this spring and summer will soon have plenty of opportunities. The City of Lethbridge is kicking off a hiring spree, seeking labourers in Parks & Cemet...
Feb 15, 2025
LaGrange says third-party has been called to help investigate reports of government interference in medical contracts
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third-party has been called to help investigate reports of high-level government interference in medical contracts. The third party will assist...
Feb 11, 2025
Insurance costs for historic Calgary hailstorm climb to over $3B
The insurance costs for a record-breaking hailstorm that ravaged vehicles, homes and infrastructure in Calgary last summer is now estimated at $3.25 billion, a new report says. That's as auto claims w...
Feb 11, 2025
Trump says his desire to make Canada the 51st state is a real thing
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump once again says that he wants to see Canada become a state due to the unsubstantiated claim that the States is "paying $200 billion a year" to its northern neighbo...
Feb 09, 2025
Dean Spriddle named Pronghorn Golf Head Coach
There is a new person in charge of the University of Lethbridge's (U of L) golf program. Dean Spriddle has a Master's Degree in Physical Education and more than 27 years as a Class A Professional with...
Feb 09, 2025