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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Brooks continues to strengthen its local economy and build more housing units to meet demand, builders and developers are invited to attend an annual roundtable discussion held by the Brooks Newell Region Economic Development on Dec. 4. The three-hour event will feature local developers and businesses and will include updates from that city’s [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following the first major snowfall of the season the City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to check the thickness of ice before walking or skating and avoid the South Saskatchewan River at all times. City staff recommended the ice surface on a body of water must be at least four inches thick for [...] Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Couns. Chris Hellman, Brain Varga and Stuart Young pressed city staff Thursday for more information on how much it costs to operate and provide current levels of service to residents, while seeking to keep tax increases to a minimum. Questions arose during a city committee presentation detailing internal efforts to reclassify positions, reduce operating [...] Read More »

The second session in the Watershed Explorers series is right around the corner, looking into what animals do during the winter. The six free programs, aimed at children aged 6-12, explore different aspects of the local watershed. Participants will earn a different badge for attending each program and will win a prize for collecting all [...] Read More »

Medalta is hosting its biggest ever Heritage Christmas Market this weekend in the latest in a lineup of festive events leading up to the holiday in the Hat. The market will take place today from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medalta in the Historic Clay District. The museum spaces [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberal MPs say party remains united after Guilbeault resigns from cabinet Several Liberal MPs say the party remains united after Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet in response to the federal government’s new pact with Alberta on [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s “premature” for anyone to draw conclusions regarding the potential removal, or adjustment, of the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to bring oil from Alberta to the B.C. coastline. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Hodgson [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Several Liberal MPs say the party remains united after Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet in response to the federal government’s new pact with Alberta on a proposed pipeline. In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Mark Carney that afternoon “with great sadness” — [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet on Thursday, after spending all six years he has been a member of Parliament around that table. The final decision was made in the last few days but it was a choice that was months in the making. The Canadian Press spoke to a source [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Ontario’s Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli knows he has to hustle to secure job-creating developments with defence industry ties for his province — now that Ottawa is poised to move quickly on major military purchases. With the navy looking to place a rush order for submarines and the Swedish defence firm Saab dangling [...] 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 »