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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Employees of the Town of Coaldale have filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the township. Employees allege that the township has not been bargaining in good faith to reach a collective agreement. The town locked out employees on Sept. 6 after they voted in favour of a strike. “The employer has dragged its [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Advance polling kicks off again today for the municipal election next week. From today through Saturday, advance polls will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at two locations: the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre in the city’s north end, and Holy Family Parish in the south. This extended advance poll period aims [...] Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat’s managing director of energy, land and environment Rochelle Pancoast says it is unclear how the city’s energy division will be treated under new rules introduced as part of the province’s restructured energy market. The details of the market redesign were released in August and the rule definition and engagement [...] Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com Candidates running for mayor of Medicine Hat agree that a new permanent homeless shelter location will need to balance accessibility for users against prosperity and security for the neighbourhood. Homelessness is a major concern on the minds of voters ahead of the Oct. 20 municipal election. Following the closure of the Mustard Seed on [...] Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com A Calgary high school teacher launched a citizen initiative this week that would ask if the province should end its policy of allocating public funds to accredited independent schools. The approval of the petition by Alberta’s chief electoral officer this week coincides with the largest labour disruption in Alberta’s history, as teachers across the [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador showed they were in the mood for a big change on Tuesday by ousting the governing Liberals after ten years in power. As the final ballots were counted at the conclusion of the autumn election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives led by Tony Wakeham took 21 seats, good [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — The Progressive Conservatives will form a majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Tories won 21 of the legislature’s 40 seats, ending 10 years of Liberal rule. More coming. Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press[...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador showed they were in the mood for a big change on Tuesday by ousting the governing Liberals after ten years in power. As the ballots were counted at the conclusion of the autumn election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives led by Tony Wakeham edged into a small lead [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — CBC/Radio-Canada says it wants to expand its audience by pitching itself to Canadians who “under-value” its services — or don’t watch, listen to or read its offerings at all. In its new five-year strategic plan, released Tuesday evening, the public broadcaster says it can’t “afford to rely solely on existing users and fans [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S — The Canadian Press is projecting that the Progressive Conservatives will form the next government in Newfoundland and Labrador. With tonight’s win, the Tories have ended a decade of Liberal rule. It’s the Progressive Conservatives’ first general election victory in the province since 2011. More coming. Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press[...] 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 »