Author Archives: David Opinko
Hurricanes trade Meneghin to Tigers
The Lethbridge Hurricanes have made a big trade with their biggest rivals. On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Hurricanes sent goaltender Harrison Meneghin to the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for for...
Oct 05, 2024
Hitmen hand Hurricanes first loss of 2024-25 season
CALGARY, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes' bid for an undefeated season is officially over. They fell 3-1 to the Calgary Hitmen on Sunday, September 30, 2024 at the Scotiabank Saturday. The game marked ...
Sep 30, 2024
UCP to select candidate for Lethbridge-West by-election Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We will soon know who will represent the United Conservative Party (UCP) in a key by-election. Three people are looking to run for the party in Lethbridge-West: city councillor John M...
Sep 29, 2024
Edwards has four points in return as Hurricanes beat Broncos 6-3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes continued their hot start to the season on Friday, September 27 with a 6-3 win over the Swift Current Broncos. The Hurricanes came into the game having won t...
Sep 28, 2024
Alberta tourism bounced back in a big way in 2023, gov't reveals
The Government of Alberta says the numbers are in, and 2023 was a bounceback, record-breaking year for tourism. In 2023, according to Statistics Canada, visitors spent $12.7 billion in Alberta, surpas...
Sep 25, 2024
New proposed boundaries for west Lethbridge elementary schools presented
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes will be coming for some elementary students on the west side. The Lethbridge School Division presented its proposed boundary changes at its board meeting on Tuesday, September...
Sep 25, 2024
Statistics Canada says population grew 0.6 per cent in Q2 to 41,288,599
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the population of the country reached an estimated 41,288,599 on July 1. The agency says the total means 250,229 people were added in the second quarter of the year for...
Sep 25, 2024
Winner announced for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Truck Raffle
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One Lethbridge resident is walking away with a brand new pickup truck. The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRFH) has selected the winner of its 2024 Truck Raffle. Lesley Little ...
Sep 25, 2024
Fraud appeal launched for former Lethbridge pastor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man convicted of a real estate investment scam is appealing the decision. Last month, Ronald James Aitkens, 70, was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud and making false or m...
Sep 24, 2024
Five teams bidding for 2026 Memorial Cup, including Lethbridge & Medicine Hat
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has announced the teams that have officially submit bids to host the Memorial Cup in 2026. CHL President Dan MacKenzie says he is excited to have rece...
Sep 23, 2024