Author Archives: David Opinko
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that her government is c...
Apr 03, 2023
Dinosaur species laid eggs like reptiles, brooded like birds, new study finds
DRUMHELLER, AB - The birds we see today are the predecessor of a dinosaur that learned to fly and survived mass extinction 66 million years ago, but little is known about their transition. While they ...
Apr 03, 2023
More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost
OTTAWA - The federal government now expects far more Canadians with long-overdue dental needs to sign up for its insurance plan, and the health minister says that's why the estimated cost has risen by...
Mar 31, 2023
$491B federal budget invests in clean electricity, health care
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2023 federal budget promises "transformative investments" in Canada's green economy and expanded dental care, all while claiming Ottawa can rein in the co...
Mar 28, 2023
Feds and province launch new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new $508 million partnership between the federal and provincial governments has been announced. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will have funding...
Mar 28, 2023
At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department
CALGARY, AB - Fire officials say at least 10 people have been injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary. The force of the explosion reportedly created a large debris field, several fires,...
Mar 27, 2023
Budget to include rebate for groceries, increase RESP withdrawal limit: source
OTTAWA - A federal source says Tuesday's budget will extend the temporary boost to the GST rebate for low-income Canadians, but will frame the payment as help with the rising cost of groceries. The go...
Mar 27, 2023
École La Vérendrye in Lethbridge set for gym expansion
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for francophone schools through its latest provincial budget. One of the schools benefitting is cole La Vrendrye in Lethbridge. Stphan ...
Mar 27, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn how to win in "big cities." Smith made the comment to a room of conservatives gathered in Ottawa for the annual conference of the ...
Mar 23, 2023
Hearings begin before Supreme Court on federal environmental impact assessment law
OTTAWA - Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited case over the federal Impact Assessment Act. The court is expected to hear from legal experts and environmental gro...
Mar 21, 2023