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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Construction has begun to replace the deteriorating parking lot at Athletic Park as crews perform structural and surface repairs to fill in cracking and potholes. Construction was scheduled to begin later in the year to reduce impact on facility programming and is expected to conclude in early October. Once complete, the parking lot will [...] Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Later this month, Hatter Gareth Campbell is heading to England to pursue his research on how plastics bond at a molecular level at the prestigious University of Cambridge, which includes notable alumni like Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin and Issac Newton. Campbell grew up in Medicine Hat and attended River Heights Elementary, Alexandra Middle and [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Council has decided to postpone a decision on the Transportation Master Plan, the Active Transportation Strategy and the Transportation Safety Strategy until the first quarter of 2026 due to concerns and questions brought up by members of the community. The postponement is intended to provide an opportunity for further public engagement related to the [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With back to school in full swing, the government of Alberta seeks to remind residents of school bus etiquette. “Kids are excited to be back and may be distracted or move unpredictably as they head to and from school,” said the province. “Afternoon traffic adds to the risk. It’s important for drivers to slow [...] Read More »

The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is reaching out to the community to help fund its continued advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies with a bottle drive. Those who have spare bottles and cans they would be interested in donating are asked to bring them to the Big Marble Go Centre [...] Read More »

EDMONTON — The Alberta government made good Monday on its promise to revise its school book ban, stating that from now on written descriptions of sex are OK, but images and illustrations of sex are not. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides told reporters that visual depictions had been the government’s main concern from the start. When [...] Read More »

SURREY — RCMP say charges have been laid against three men who allegedly helped convicted double murderer Rabih Alkhalil escape a British Columbia pretrial centre in 2022. But police say they can’t confirm media reports that fugitive Alkhalil has been arrested in the Middle East. Sgt. Tammy Lobb has told a briefing that Edward Ayoub [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — A proposed offshore oilfield and a hydroelectricity deal with Quebec are two major projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that can increase the competitiveness of Canada’s economy, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday in St. John’s, N.L. Provinces are eager for their infrastructure and energy projects to be included on Carney’s list of [...] Read More »

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba grand chief says better cell coverage could help responses to emergencies such as last week’s mass stabbings on Hollow Water First Nation. Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization says First Nations deserve connection to emergency services the same as other communities. An 18-year-old woman was killed and several [...] Read More »

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has officially revised its school book ban to state that written descriptions of sex are OK, but images and illustrations of sex are not. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says visual depictions have been the government’s main concern from the start. He says images are easy to comprehend, while some young [...] 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 »