Author Archives: David Opinko
Investigation into use of force against southern Alberta RCMP officer
An independent agency will look into the actions undertaken by an RCMP officer to determine whether their use of force was justified. Officers with the Gleichen RCMP arrested a woman for alleged misch...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals vote to accept new contract
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract. The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says after a nearly weeklong vote, about 67 per cent of ...
Nov 26, 2025
Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign in Lethbridge
A non-profit organization has launched its annual holiday season fundraiser. The Salvation Army is collecting donations for its Christmas Kettle Campaign, which aims to support local families in need ...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause to prevent court challenges to a trio of laws impacting transgender youth and adults. The clause is part of a bill now before th...
Nov 18, 2025
Alberta government "pick-a-plate" winner announced
Albertans will have the option to showcase one of the province's most "iconic destinations" on their license plate starting in "mid-2026." The Alberta government announced that the Moraine Lake design...
Nov 18, 2025
UCP vote down NDP's proposed minimum wage hike
The United Conservative Party government has voted down a proposed bill from the opposition NDP that would've brought Alberta's minimum wage out of the national basement. Bill 201 proposed Alberta's m...
Nov 18, 2025
Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall
OTTAWA - Cheaper prices at the gas pumps and grocery store helped bring down inflation in October, Statistics Canada said Monday. The annual rate of inflation cooled to 2.2 per cent in October - a tic...
Nov 17, 2025
Riders beat Als 25-17 to give MVP Trevor Harris his first Grey Cup as a starter
Trevor Harris has his first Grey Cup victory as a starting quarterback. Tommy Stevens, with two, and A.J. Ouellette ran for touchdowns to power the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 25-17 Grey Cup win ove...
Nov 16, 2025
Lethbridge Police to host 'Trunk or Treat' on Halloween
Families in Lethbridge can once again take part in a relatively new Halloween tradition. The Lethbridge Police Service is set to host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 31, 2025. It is desc...
Oct 24, 2025
National collection week in November for Operation Christmas Child shoebox program
Canada's 2025 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is now underway. Officials say individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoebox...
Oct 23, 2025