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Just 97 years after Canada became a country, it adopted its defining symbol. After flying the Red Ensign since the 1860s, Canada and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson began the process in 1964 of resolving the issue of the lack of an official Canadian flag. The 11-pointed maple leaf, with a red field and a [...] Read More »

Medicine Hat is gearing up for the long weekend and Valentine’s Day with a series of local opportunities to spend time with friends, partners, or the community at large. Today, astronomy enthusiasts will start at Grit City Distillery before heading out to Eagle Butte Observatory for a presentation on the “tale of Orion and the [...] Read More »

As the medal games for the 2026 Winter Olympics draw near, Hatters will be able to, with luck, be in bars early to cheer on the nation. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis accepted requests for extended hours for establishments with Class A, B and C liquor licences to be able to host patrons to cheer [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As more details emerge following a mass shooting that left nine dead and 27 injured in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Tuesday, Hatters are weighing in and offering condolences to the community. “On behalf of our entire service, we extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.,” [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new provincial online portal opened this month in its beta mode that provides real-time data on the current labour market in Alberta and is designed to help employers plan for the future. The new portal offers key indicators on unemployment and employment rates, labour force numbers, average wages, trends over a time person, [...] Read More »

The names and photos of eight children and adults shot to death in a small British Columbia town were released by police in a sombre visual rollcall of chubby cheeks, shy smiles and braces. The 2,700 residents of Tumbler Ridge, meanwhile, began coping not only with unimaginable grief but also empathy and rage in a [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Canadians who receive the GST benefit will get a one-time top up payment this spring after parliamentarians fast-tracked the legislation to set it motion. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit received royal assent late today, after passing the final vote in the Senate earlier in the day and the House of Commons last [...] Read More »

TUMBLER RIDGE — A picture of the troubled life of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar is emerging, with a court ruling depicting her family’s “nomadic lifestyle” and a gaming company removing her account, which was used to create a shopping mall massacre simulation. Online platform Roblox said in a statement Thursday that it [...] Read More »

TUMBLER RIDGE — The names and photos of eight children and adults shot to death in a small B.C. town were released Thursday in a sombre visual rollcall of chubby cheeks, shy smiles and braces. The 2,700 residents of Tumbler Ridge, meanwhile, began coping not only with unimaginable grief but also empathy and rage in [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — After finding that an internal military investigation into an alleged sexual assault by an air force officer who took his own life was plagued with “multiple failures,” the federal watchdog for military police is calling for an apology to the man’s family. The Military Police Complaints Commission said Thursday the internal probe that [...] 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 »