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bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The province intends in 2027 to implement a new electric energy market design or restructured energy market (REM) that will introduce location-based pricing in response to real-time grid conditions, and city staff are making preparations. Kevin Redden, director of environment, land and government relations, provided members of the energy, land and environment committee an [...] Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com A funding stream for municipal climate action is drying up, according to provincial budget documents. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre has offered up to $500,000 in funding on a matching basis to 175 municipalities since 2009. Budget 2026 suggests the province will stop funding it after this cycle. “The city has been really [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The News would like to issue clarification to an article published March 18, “Council to keep setting all utility rates.” The wording of the article states “council approved a motion to establish a rate review committee,” however council voted against the establishment of a rate review committee and voted in favour of setting future [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local businesses and property owners downtown planning to enhance visual appeal of their commercial space will be able to apply for a City Centre Vibrancy Program grant starting in April. The program includes two funding options up to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant to fund improvements such as fence upgrades, signage, lighting, accessibility [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next month the Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a workshop in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories for individuals living with dementia, as well as their support system. The workshop is aimed to help participants learn more about how dementia impacts the brain and how to make informed choices [...] Read More »

Muslim faithful gathered at the ISNA Canada mosque in Mississauga, Ont., to celebrate Eid al-Fitr alongside family and friends in a show of community. The holiday, which begins Friday and will last for three days, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Canadian Press photojournalists were on site to capture the reverence, [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has dismissed concerns by the Ontario premier over electric vehicle mandates in Canada, saying Quebec already adjusted its targets to reflect the new reality of the North American auto market. Legault’s office responded on Friday to letters sent by Ontario Premier Doug Ford earlier this week to Legault and [...] Read More »

Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 20, 2026. The Canadian Press[...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — The 12-year-old girl seriously injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is undergoing a fourth surgery, this time to repair her fractured skull. Maya Gebala’s mother, Cia Edmonds, posted on social media that the latest surgery is to place a prosthetic piece in the girl’s skull where she was shot on [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A Republican congressman in Washington has introduced a new bill taking aim at Canada’s Online Streaming Act. The bill would trigger an investigation into the streaming legislation by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s office says in a news release. It says if the trade representative finds 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 »