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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To help provide councillors more data and information moving forward, the city confirmed it will conduct another round of telephone interviews in February. During a corporate services committee meeting held Thursday morning, staff informed members that Ipsos, a market research company, will reach out to 400 random Hatters to gather information that could be [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is pleased with results from the 2024-2025 annual education report, which shows the division scored ‘high’ or ‘very high’ in most category ratings, and scored significantly higher than the Alberta average in 10 of 12 categories. Last year’s graduates exceeded the provincial acceptable standard in seven of [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com As influenza season comes into full swing over the holidays, Albertans are encouraged to keep themselves safe and get immunized. The latest data available from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard is updated to include information as recent as Dec. 6. In the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, there were 1,527 confirmed influenza [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Several pistachio and pistachio containing products have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. Several products distributed through Alberta are subject to the recall. Residents are encouraged to check any pistachio products purchased prior to Nov. 12 against lists published on recalls-rappels.canada.ca. Notable products include Enayat Farms products from lot numbers 3320 up to [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An article published in the Medicine Hat News titled “Council OKs small increase to utility bills” did not mention final approval to increase rates are subject to a public hearing, which will be held on Monday at city hall. Following the public hearing, council will vote on 2026 rates during its meeting held the [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Flooding in Fraser Valley could peak today as B.C. prepares for second system Flooding in the Fraser Valley, caused by overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state, is expected to peak today as residents wait to [...] Read More »

ABBOTSFORD — Flooding in the Fraser Valley, caused by overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state, is expected to peak today, as residents wait to see the severity of the inundation. David Campbell with the BC River Forecast Centre says water levels across the border were already receding, but floodwaters the river is pouring [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — Canada Post says it will not axe a program to offset shipping costs for libraries, despite a federal bill that proposes its end. Bill C-15 removes a clause in Canada Post legislation providing reduced shipping rates for books and other materials mailed between libraries or to library users. The bill proposes that [...] Read More »

CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island as he seeks to become the permanent leader of the province’s Progressive Conservatives. Lantz had been interim leader of the party and was sworn in as premier in February after Dennis King stepped down. Lantz had served as education [...] Read More »

CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island as he seeks to become the leader of the Progressive Conservatives. Lantz had been interim leader of the party and was sworn in as premier in February after Dennis King stepped down. Lantz had served as education minister under [...] 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 HERALDjmanio@lethbridgeherald.com After a long and storied career as a familiar face reporting the weather on CTV Lethbridge, Dory Rossiter retired on April 1st and it was no April Fool’s joke. Retirement, however, merely means clearing her schedule to make room for her passions: the military, music and community service. Rossiter has been an honorary [...] 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 »