Author Archives: David Opinko
Voting opens Wednesday for Lethbridge's municipal election
Eligible residents will be able to cast their ballots in the 2025 municipal election in Lethbridge as of today. Polls open for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, running from 10:00 a.m. to 8:0...
Oct 08, 2025
Bail hearing delayed for Lethbridge boy charged in stabbing of younger brother
A bail hearing for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his younger brother in southern Alberta has been delayed. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justi...
Oct 07, 2025
Oilers sign captain Connor McDavid to two-year, $25-million deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed superstar captain Connor McDavid to a two-year, US$25-million contract extension, the NHL team announced Monday. The short-term deal helps keep the team's ch...
Oct 06, 2025
Lethbridge election forums set for Monday & Tuesday this week
With just a couple of days remaining before the start of advanced voting in the 2025 municipal election, voters will have a chance to hear directly from the mayor and councillor candidates. The Nord-B...
Oct 06, 2025
Poilievre wishes Carney well in Washington - but says he wants to see results
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering Prime Minister Mark Carney his support ahead of meetings this week with U.S. President Donald Trump but is also pressing the Liberal leader to...
Oct 06, 2025
Alberta RCMP call off search for missing six-year-old after 11 days
The search for a six-year-old boy missing for 11 days in mountainous terrain in southern Alberta has been called off. RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney says the search for Darius Macdougall in the Crowsnest Pass ...
Oct 01, 2025
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The ...
Oct 01, 2025
Unionized postal workers on strike after plans to end most home delivery announced
OTTAWA - Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike this morning, after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery for almost all households within the next decad...
Sep 26, 2025
Tickets issued after vehicle drives into Lethbridge store
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has responded after a store on the north side was damaged in a collision. Just after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, LPS responded to a report that an SUV had dri...
Sep 25, 2025
Most door-to-door mail delivery to end amid sweeping changes to Canada Post
OTTAWA - Door-to-door mail delivery will end for almost all Canadian households within the next decade, Public Works and Procurement Minister Jol Lightbound said Thursday as he ordered sweeping change...
Sep 25, 2025