Author Archives: David Opinko
Trump's 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say
Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, but they note the hurt will happen i...
Nov 26, 2024
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA - About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today. The federal government has promised to return about $2.5 billion collected from small and ...
Nov 25, 2024
'We need an industry': Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine
It's been more than 40 years since coal was king in the scenic Crowsnest Pass of southwestern Alberta, but a referendum vote Monday could sway a contentious debate on bringing it back. The Municipalit...
Nov 25, 2024
'Help Portrait' to offer free professional family photos in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You will soon be able to take your family for a free professional photo. The 12th annual Help Portrait Day will take place on December 14, 2024, in Lethbridge. A team of 40 volunteers...
Nov 24, 2024
Survey seeking insights into improving Albertans' access to family justice
The Government of Alberta is looking into ways of improving access to justice and wants to hear from you on how to make that happen. They have launched an online survey where Albertans can share their...
Nov 23, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals
Premier Danielle Smith says a robust passenger train system in Alberta will be key to meeting her government's goal of having a $25-billion tourism economy. She says such a system would include not on...
Nov 22, 2024
'Great news for rural Alberta': Nurse practitioners new program proving successful
The Alberta government says the number of nurse practitioners have seen an increase in rural Alberta since the province launched its new primary care program. "I am thrilled about the interest in this...
Nov 20, 2024
Canada Post, union sit down with mediator, but still 'far apart' as strike drags on
MONTREAL - Representatives from Canada Post and the postal workers union sat down with a special mediator Monday, but seem no closer to reaching a deal as a countrywide strike enters its fifth day. In...
Nov 19, 2024
Alberta Emergency Alert test on November 20
Albertans wireless devices and televisions, as well as radios, will be getting a message from the province this Wednesday afternoon; but don't fret as it will only be a testing of the Alberta Emergenc...
Nov 18, 2024
Canada Post workers are on strike. Here's what you need to know about your mail
TORONTO - Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery - just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's...
Nov 15, 2024