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@CollinGallant A city-controlled corporation would have the authority to make operational and substantial business decisions at the power plant through a board of directors, but could not sell itself or make “material changes” without council approval, Medicine Hat officials said Tuesday, But, what constitutes a material change is up for discussion, according to the city’s [...] Read More »

@MedicineHatNews Dominion Day, Confederation Day and Canada Day. In 1967 Canada and Hatters celebrated the nation’s centennial in style, and the party lasted in the Hat for months and concluded with a joint centennial and Stampede parade that drew 28,000 people to downtown. The News is looking back at major events and local interest as [...] Read More »

@MedicineHatNews A professional standards appeal board has quashed a ruling that a Medicine Hat doctor performed sex acts with an autistic patient eight years ago. That lifts sanctions against Dr. Ian Gebhardt, and also denies a cross-appeal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta officials that the sanctions were too light and a [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have released a security camera screenshot of a male wearing a baseball hat, dark jacket, blue jeans and boots who is believed to be a person of interest related to an altercation at a Redcliff gas station last Sunday. Police say the altercation occurred at approximately 4 p.m., and the male [...] Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Athletes who represent Medicine Hat at the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games this July received a warmhearted send-off by members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run team downtown Wednesday afternoon. Twenty athletes, who will compete in approximately 10 events at the Summer Games held in Grande Prairie from July 11-13, were joined by officers [...] Read More »

British Columbia’s public safety minister said police intelligence had linked many cases of extortion against the South Asian community to India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang, giving the government confidence to recently seek its listing as a terrorist organization. Garry Begg, who is also solicitor general, said Thursday that the provincial government was providing $100,000 to set [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn’t respect their rights and title. Bill C-5 gives Ottawa the power to fast-track projects meant to boost the national economy by side-stepping environmental protections and other [...] Read More »

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Smith says a recent byelection that saw a separatist candidate garner almost 18 per cent of the vote shows Albertans are deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa. Smith says she takes that frustration seriously and [...] Read More »

British Columbia’s public safety minister says police intelligence has linked many cases of extortion against the South Asian community to India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang, giving the government confidence to recently seek its listing as a terrorist organization. Garry Begg, who is also solicitor general, says the government is providing $100,000 to set up a 60-day [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to shore up its economy in the face of a trade war with the United States. Bill C-5 gives the federal government sweeping new powers to speed up permitting for what the Liberals call “nation-building projects.” The legislation’s [...] Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta NDP and Friends of Medicare advocacy organization have raised alarms about the provincial government’s proposed legislation that will allow people suffering from addictions and mental illness who are deemed a threat to themselves or others to be treated against their will. On Tuesday, the government introduced Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention [...] Read More »

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 »