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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City council has passed a motion looking to increase property taxes by 4.9 per cent. It is a lower increase than expected, with previous council meetings indicating a likely jump by 5.6 per cent, and staff recommending an increase of 6.1 per cent. “We do have different views on what’s an appropriate increase. Some [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The life of one of the world’s most successful songwriters hits the Medicine Hat Musical Theatre stage this month, as the playhouse takes on Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. Beautiful is a jukebox musical covering the early life of the woman herself, from her start as a teenage songwriter through to creating and selling [...] Read More »

As road conditions improve, Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down and remember the dangers of speeding. “Speeding is incredibly normalized, but it’s important to prioritize your safety over saving a few minutes,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “Speeding remains one of the biggest threats to traffic safety and can have devastating [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County took a long look at the world of community associations in a recent council meeting, and how it could work to better support these vital champions of rural connection. Out of all the associations invited to offer feedback, 15 of 22 chose to participate, says recreation and community association co-ordinator Jody Phillips. [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A meeting of the audit committee Wednesday provided updates on the city’s financial position, including 2025 revenues, expenses and capital projects carried over to the new year. According to financial statements, last year’s municipal election exceeded its $400,000 budget by $48,000. City staff say the majority of that over spend is attributable to wages [...] Read More »

CONTRECOEUR — Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first so-called nation-building project that was fast-tracked for approval by the federal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney was on hand today at the terminal in Contrecœur, Que., about 45 kilometres northeast of Montreal, to announce the start of work. It’s the [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A former top aide to Stephen Harper says Marilyn Gladu’s decision to leave the Conservative party for the Liberals weakens Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. Dimitri Soudas, who was Stephen Harper’s director of communications, says Gladu was a “true blue conservative” and her decision to leave caught people off guard. Gladu, who was elected as [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won’t tower over the party’s proceedings. Party faithful will gather as Mark Carney’s ever-expanding big tent of MPs stands on the cusp of achieving a majority government following [...] Read More »

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won’t tower over the [...] Read More »

More than 18,000 people have died of drug overdoses since British Columbia declared the issue a public health emergency on April 14, 2016. The crisis has touched the lives of many more survivors, and the friends and families of victims. Here are some of their stories. ‘HE HAD A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE’ When Michelle [...] 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 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 »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new temporary exhibit has opened at the Galt Museum and Archives that highlights different ways community members and organizations have taken action to create social change in southern Alberta. “Taking Action: People Making a Difference” is now on display until Oct. 5, 2025, and Camina Weasel Moccasin, indigenous curator at the Galt [...] Read More »