Author Archives: David Opinko
$2 million worth of cocaine seized at Coutts border
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it recently stopped a major drug shipment from the United States. On November 13, 2024, officers at the Coutts border crossing pulled a commercial truck o...
Dec 30, 2024
Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close
UPDATE: December 30, 2024 - 12:34 p.m. The Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will re-open at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 30, as physician coverage has been secured. Original Story The Emerge...
Dec 29, 2024
Suspicious sudden death under investigation in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is investigating a suspicious sudden death. Officers say a body was discovered inside a motel room on the south side earlier in the day on Saturday, Decembe...
Dec 28, 2024
Lethbridge woman charged in drug bust
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a woman who is accused of drug trafficking. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle ...
Dec 22, 2024
Province announces updates to approach to homelessness
In an effort to update the province's approach to combatting homelessness, the Government of Alberta will begin streamlining grant administration for housing with supports; providing provincial fundin...
Dec 20, 2024
Alberta developing new policies for coal mines in Foothills
The Government of Alberta says it wants to allow for the development of coal mines, as long as it is done in a responsible way. Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean has announced the Alberta Coa...
Dec 20, 2024
Photo radar to be added in 42 Lethbridge playground zones
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the Government of Alberta is changing photo radar regulations, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is adding new locations. Starting on January 13, 2025, photo radar will be added ...
Dec 17, 2024
Saturday is last day for advance voting in Lethbridge-West by-election
This is the final opportunity for residents of Lethbridge-West to vote in the by-election before the general election day. Advance voting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. Peo...
Dec 13, 2024
Alberta electricity rule changes may add $100M to Medicine Hat solar park project, firm says
An energy consulting firm says recent changes to Alberta's electricity market regulations could cost the City of Medicine Hat an extra $100 million if it builds a proposed solar project due to a provi...
Dec 13, 2024
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30
EDMONTON - Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature. Notley announced on social media that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for ...
Dec 12, 2024