Author Archives: David Opinko
Alberta to use $13.2 billion surplus to pay down debts
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting strong economic gains and a budget surplus in its latest fiscal update. In the 2022-23 First Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement, the pro...
Aug 31, 2022 Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon presents the 2022-23 Q1 fiscal update and economic statement on August 31, 2022, file photo. (Image: Government of Alberta)
Southern Alberta communities celebrating Alberta Day
MAGRATH, AB - Several communities in Southern Alberta are gearing up to celebrate the province's newest holiday. The first-ever Alberta Day takes place on September 1, 2022, marking the 117th annivers...
Aug 31, 2022 Alberta flag, file photo. (Image: Jewhyte | Dreamstime.com)
Level 2 Heat Alert issued for Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Due to hotter conditions, a Level 2 Heat Alert has been issued for Lethbridge. On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the City of Lethbridge said it had received notice from Alberta Health th...
Aug 31, 2022
Canada to implement 988 suicide crisis line starting in fall 2023
The CRTC says it will launch a new emergency crisis number for people in need of immediate mental health or suicide prevention support. It says starting at the end of November 2023, Canadians will be ...
Aug 31, 2022
Freeland attends events in Alberta as Mounties investigate harassment
CALGARY - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is spending more time in Alberta days after she was subjected to a profane tirade in her home province. Freeland is to tour a transport facility on th...
Aug 31, 2022
Alberta on track for $13.2B surplus, Kenney says ahead of fiscal update
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says based on first-quarter projections for the current fiscal year that the province is on track for a $13.2-billion budget surplus. He says in a video pos...
Aug 30, 2022 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says ahead of the August 31, 2022, fiscal update that Alberta's finances are back in order. (Image: The Canadian Press)
Lethbridge Police remind everyone to be aware during back to school
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As Lethbridge school divisions start welcoming students back to school this week, Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is reminding everyone to take care around the city as school zones co...
Aug 30, 2022
Lethbridge Family Services offering employment training for adults with disabilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Adults with developmental disabilities now have a new avenue to get the skills they need for employment. Lethbridge Family Services (LFS), through its DaCapo Disability Services Depar...
Aug 30, 2022 Lethbridge Family Services, file photo. (Image: Lethbridge News Now)
Teacher disciplinary registry launches Sept. 1 in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents in Alberta will be able to see if any teachers at their children's school have been professionally disciplined. The Government of Alberta is launching the Teacher and Teacher ...
Aug 30, 2022 Lethbridge School Division, file photo. (Image: Lethbridge News Now)
City says ammunition must be disposed of properly
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents that they must ensure that any types of ammunition or firearms are disposed of carefully and appropriately. Firearms and ammo, including ...
Aug 30, 2022 The City of Lethbridge Waste & Recycling sorting facility, file photo. (Image: Lethbridge News Now)