Author Archives: David Opinko
How can Alberta improve its COVID vaccine capacity? Proposals wanted
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is looking for proposals on how it can better understand and explore opportunities related to its vaccine capacity. The province says they are looking for a lo...
Mar 08, 2021
$625 COVID support expands to all Albertans self-isolating
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Correction: This article originally stated that Albertans self-isolating at home could receive funding. We apologize for any confusion this might have caused. More Albertans are now e...
Feb 01, 2021
Environment Canada releases info on Southern Alberta tornados, heavy hail, rain, wind
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Southern Alberta was ravaged by a wide array of intense weather Saturday night. "Southern regions were hit from approximately 5-11 pm MDT, causing flooding, power outages, and bringin...
Jun 15, 2020
Trio arrested in connection to 17 break and enters, including in Coleman
STRATHCONA COUNTY, AB - Strathcona County RCMP have arrested three people in a long series of break and enters and thefts from ATM's across the province. Their Property Crimes Unit has been investigat...
Apr 09, 2020 The Esso convenience store in Coleman. (Google Maps)
ALERT seizes nearly 300 fentanyl pills during two home searches
LETHBRIDGE - Two Lethbridge men have been charged after two search warrants turned up nearly 300 fentanyl pills among other drugs. The local ALERT team executed searches at homes along St. Francis Roa...
Dec 19, 2016