Author Archives: David Opinko
Taber Fire Department responds to structure fire
TABER, AB - The Taber Fire Department (TFD) responded to a structure fire in the 5000 block of 53rd Street at 5:33 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The duty officer arrived to a working fire in a...
Sep 22, 2024
City calling Off the Record pilot project a big success
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) collaborated on a new pilot program, which they are deeming a success. The Off the Record program saw the two organizations ...
Sep 21, 2024
Lethbridge man facing multiple drug, weapons charges following bike stop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a man with multiple drug and weapons offenses following a bike stop. On September 18, 2024, around 7 p.m., police observed a group of people in the down...
Sep 20, 2024
RCMP charge man in murder of Lethbridge woman
OYEN, AB - RCMP in Alberta have charged a man with the death of a Lethbridge woman in Oyen. At 11:14 on September 17, 2024, Oyen RCMP were dispatched to a location where clothing and other personal ef...
Sep 20, 2024
Reconciliation Week returns Sept. 23 in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A weeklong festivity celebrating Indigenous peoples and cultures will soon get underway. Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge runs from September 23-29, 2024. Some of the events, as outl...
Sep 19, 2024
Division 'super excited' to see construction funding for two Taber schools
TABER, AB - A pair of school modernization projects in Taber are moving ahead to the construction phase. Premier Danielle Smith announced on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, a total of $8.6 billion over t...
Sep 18, 2024
Lethbridge classified 'childcare desert,' city to maintain current levels of support
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows that more childcare spaces will be needed in Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge commissioned a Childcare Needs Assessment & 5-Year Action Plan, which was presen...
Sep 17, 2024
Air Canada, pilots reach tentative deal, averting strike
MONTREAL - Air Canada says it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing more than 5,200 of its pilots. The news of a preliminary deal came just days ahead of a potential work stopp...
Sep 14, 2024
Crowsnest Pass bear attack results in 'extensive injuries'
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The RCMP is asking all recreators to ensure they are properly equipped to deal with bears. Officers say they received an emergency SOS activation at 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Septembe...
Sep 14, 2024
Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network
TORONTO - Don't put away your summer wardrobe just yet - The Weather Network says most Canadians are in for a warm fall. The network predicts that the majority of Canadians will see a slow transition ...
Sep 11, 2024