Author Archives: David Opinko
Lethbridge Police searching for suspect in connection to bank robbery
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it is asking for the public's help to find a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery at a business. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Ma...
Mar 19, 2023 The Lethbridge Police Service is searching for a suspect in connection to a bank robbery that allegedly occurred on March 17, 2023. (Photo: LPS)
Slain officers' families will get $100,000 from Heroes' Fund, Alberta premier says
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the families of two Edmonton police officers who were fatally shot this week will each receive $100,000 from the province's Heroes' Fund. Smith made ...
Mar 18, 2023
Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after earthquake
Canada will make it easier for temporary residents from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country and will prioritize the visa applications of people from these two countries, Immigration M...
Mar 18, 2023
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes
THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of childre...
Mar 17, 2023
Canada's 2023 federal budget coming March 28, says Freeland
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will table the 2023 federal budget on March 28. The Canadian economy is expected to slow significantly this year and potentially enter a recession ...
Mar 10, 2023
Best day to start is today: Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt. Finance Minister Travis ...
Mar 10, 2023
Minister Horner denies claims by NDP on increasing crop insurance premiums
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner says claims made by the Alberta NDP regarding insurance premiums for crops on March 3 are inaccurate. Horner says the opposition stated that ther...
Mar 09, 2023
RCMP says it is investigating recent leaks on alleged foreign interference
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. In a statement to ...
Mar 06, 2023
Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business
MONTREAL - An American company that signed a deal with the federal government to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Montreal is warning investors it could go out of business within the year. Executives at M...
Mar 01, 2023
Provincial investments aim to bolster public safety
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it will be investing into a variety of public safety initiatives over the next three years. As part of Budget 2023, released on February 28, 2023, Premier...
Feb 28, 2023