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zmason@medicinehatnews.com Ahead of the start of the first sitting of 2026, government house leader Joseph Schow outlined UCP government priorities for the spring session of the legislature. With a deficit budget set to be released Thursday, Schow says the government will focus on key priorities like education, health care and building infrastructure during this session. [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is looking back on two years as of Tuesday, and forward to all the years to come. The time has gone quickly, says president Sterling Hyde, even though the guild has been running for much longer. Since its incorporation as a non-profit, the guild has [...] Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com WestJet has confirmed it will cease its scheduled air service between Calgary and Medicine Hat, as well as Calgary to Lethbridge, in June. According to WestJet the decision to end air service comes as the company continues a strategic overhaul of its 2026 schedule, prioritizing route profitability over regional expansion. “The decision to end [...] Read More »

A Medicine Hat business owner is asking the city to take further action on adjusting commercial utility rate structures after she was struck with over $6,000 in penalties for a small overage in 2024. Sabrina Moore owns Kollektiv, a spin class and hot yoga studio in the city’s downtown. She purchased her building in November [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have issued a public warning after receiving several complaints from residents over the past couple of days regarding a text message about an overdue parking ticket. Police say complainants have been receiving text messages with a link to an Alberta Municipality payment portal stating they have outstanding parking tickets and can [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Spring is set for a sluggish and volatile start over parts of Canada, the Weather Network’s seasonal forecast suggests, though there are signs it could close out with a sudden flip to hot and dry conditions. The journey from winter to summer is never a direct path in Canada, said senior meteorologist Doug [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Trump defends policies in state of the union U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president boasted about his wide-ranging policy changes on deportation, the economy and foreign policy at a critical time for the Republican Party. Poling has shown [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable — and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada, the Women’s Health Coalition and 19 [...] Read More »

TORONTO — The sixth of seven complainants in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is expected to take the stand in Toronto today. Stronach, the founder of the auto parts conglomerate Magna International, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to alleged incidents spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. Prosecutors allege he knew the [...] 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 »