June 6th, 2025

News

Local News

  • Catholic school director nominated for educator of the year honour

    newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Colin Desnoyers, who serves as the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s director of curriculum, has been nominated for this year’s French Immersion/French Second Language Education Professional of the Year Award that is presented annually by Canadian Parents for French and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium. The French education award recognizes educators who [...] Read More »

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  • Interpretive Program nature walk will delve into South Saskatchewan’s summer residents

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com Enthusiasm, expertise, or both in regards to the South Saskatchewan River are all that’s required for the latest guided nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. The walk, which will focus on the various species of summering fishes in the river, will be hosted June 18, starting in the Nature Centre. Participants will [...] Read More »

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  • Former MLA Michaela Frey named to the board of directors for Medicine Hat College

    @MedicineHatNews The city’s former MLA is now a board member at Medicine Hat College. Michaela Frey was named to the board of governors in an order of cabinet issued by the province on June 4. “It’s very exciting,” Frey told the News on Thursday. “With my experience in both Medicine Hat and Brooks, I think [...] Read More »

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  • Two arrested after police seize more than a kilogram of cocaine

    newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service ALERT team and Redcliff RCMP took more than an estimated $125,000 of cocaine off local streets after two homes and one vehicle were searched, leading to the arrest of two alleged dealers from Medicine Hat. Melissa Gertner, 46, and 24-year-old Konnor Smith-Boutler have both been charged with [...] Read More »

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  • Senior week celebrated with growing rock snake outside Veiner Centre

    newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Seniors Week, officially proclaimed in Medicine Hat and throughout the province, wraps up Sunday, a growing rock painting project outside the Unison at Veiner Centre continues to grow. Residents are encouraged to bring their painted rocks to the Veiner Centre and add them to “Victor the Viper of Veiner” to celebrate seniors week. [...] Read More »

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National News

  • Justice department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces ‘budgetary pressures’

    OTTAWA — The federal department of justice is set to lay off up to 264 employees as it navigates what it calls “significant budgetary pressures.” Ian McLeod, a spokesperson for the department, says in an email that the department is taking “difficult but necessary” steps to manage available resources, given ongoing budget pressures that “can [...] Read More »

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  • Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ‘national interest’ projects

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is granting itself new powers to quickly push ahead major projects the federal cabinet deems to be in the national interest. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled legislation in the House of Commons today which would give Ottawa the authority to draw up a list of large projects [...] Read More »

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  • New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

    OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level. Officials who briefed reporters this morning say the goal is to reduce the number of redundant standards across the country. They say that, for example, a company that produces [...] Read More »

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  • Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike

    MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and metro service starting Monday. Service will be reduced or eliminated outside of peak hours for several days between June 9 and 17 if a planned maintenance workers’ strike goes ahead. Montreal’s transit agency is advising people to walk, bike or [...] Read More »

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  • AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

    OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of proposed federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says she met yesterday with Prime Minister Mark Carney about the bill his government plans to table today, adding that she remains [...] Read More »

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Southern Alberta News

  • First resource fair a hit in Standoff

    Over 200 Blood Tribe members took part in The Blood Tribe Resource Fair Thursday in Standoff. The event was the first of its kind, says Levi Little Moustache, Director of Blood Tribe Employment and Skills Training (BTEST). “The event today was a collaboration of all the HR departments (including) all the departments under Blood Tribe, [...] Read More »

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  • Police chief’s 2021 lunch subject of disciplinary hearing

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Misconduct allegations from more than five years ago finally culminated in a disciplinary hearing for Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh this week. The Lethbridge Police Commission held the hearing Thursday at City Hall to address misconduct allegations against Mehdizadeh regarding an incident that took place in March 2021. The allegations were made [...] Read More »

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  • Everything falling into place for first LFS gala to be a success

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDjmanio@lethbridgeherald.com A perpetual challenge for not-for-profit organizations is funding for their charitable work. In support of its continuing mission, Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is hosting an inaugural gala called “Spring to Light” on April 25 at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Center, featuring Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist, and author Rick Mercer. “This [...] Read More »

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  • Education property taxes set to increase in spring notice

    Some Lethbridge homeowners might be surprised to see an almost 14 per cent increase in their education taxes when they get their property tax bill this spring. According to the Government of Alberta website, education property taxes are increasing for 2025-2026 after being frozen in 2024-2025. For Lethbridge residents, this will amount to a 13.8 [...] Read More »

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  • Fundraising paying off for cardiac centre

    LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Efforts to raise $30 million to improve cardiac care in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are paying off. Three new donation commitments totalling $350,000 mean a fundraiser to establish the Southern Alberta Cardiac Centre of Excellence has reached about a third of its goal. Campaign manager Jordan Cleland said Wednesday about $10 million has [...] Read More »

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