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Watershed Explorers closes out on Feb 22, offering a final challenge to young nature enthusiasts. In the sixth and final part, Watershed Challenge will focus on residents’ role as stewards of the watershed. Previous instalments, aimed at children ages 6-12, have covered subjects such as creatures that call the watershed home, water quality and native [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Art Room on 2nd is once again full of colour and creativity, and this time it’s here to stay. Core artists and owners Erin Stelmaschuk Beigel, Jackie Deblasio, Theresa Eisenbarth and Ursula Maser have hosted several popup galleries in the space in the past, including a month-long exhibit last November. “Our whole premise [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new collaboration between the Medicine Hat Family Service and Redcliff Family and Community Support Service is providing in-person counselling services in Redcliff. No dates have been released on when the service will launch, however it will be offered to clients on a sliding scale rate. Inquiries for rate qualifications as well as appointments [...] Read More »

Medicine Hat will join several communities in rallying spirits for local recall campaigns Saturday. Rallies are intended to increase public awareness and demonstrate the growing grassroots momentum behind the movement, especially as many MLAs adjust their schedules in the face of mounting public pressure, according to organizers. “The timing isn’t lost on people,” said Brittany [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Saturday the Medalta in the Historic Clay District is hosting a free event to celebrate the official 2026 museum opening. Residents are invited to the historic museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7 to enjoy the museum with free admission throughout the day as well as free guided tours. Tours [...] Read More »

STAVELY — When Sawyer Smith thinks about teammates Caden Fine and JJ Wright, he remembers an instance of team tomfoolery on the golf course. He was with Cameron Casorso on the course when Fine and Wright brought Timbits from a nearby Tim Hortons for them to smash off the teebox. “Pretty much sums up how [...] Read More »

From hockey captaincy to curling struggles, here are some of Canada’s moments from Sunday, Feb. 8, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games: NHL veteran Sidney Crosby was named captain of the Canadian men’s hockey team at the Milan Cortina Games on Sunday. Crosby is one of only two players on the Canadian roster with previous [...] Read More »

Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland says when it comes to the U.S. and its relationships with other countries on the world stage, it needs to “get their act together.” Since his 2025 inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened several countries, including Canada, with annexation and tariffs on goods, creating an ongoing trade war. Freeland, [...] Read More »

VICTORIA — In 2017, Cory Pahl was a candidate for the Cascadia Party of British Columbia, whose official goals included the creation of a provincial assembly that would assert the sovereign rights of “British Columbians, Canadians and Cascadians.” Cascadia, the concept of commonality between British Columbia and U.S. states in the Pacific Northwest, has roots [...] Read More »

STAVELY — A small Alberta town is set to host a benefit game for three junior hockey players who died last week in a highway crash. The Southern Alberta Mustangs are expected to play the Stavely Spurs Alumni team tonight at the arena in Stavely, south of Calgary. JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both 18 [...] 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 »

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 »

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 »