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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 »

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 »

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 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 »

The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee status in Canada. The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications, but Surrey, B.C. Mayor Brenda Locke says she’s “appalled” to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation. Locke [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise of whip cream chargers are increasingly showing up at Metro Vancouver waste facilities, and they’re causing dangerous explosions. The regional district says it wants people to safely dispose of the canisters, which were recently flagged for recall by Health Canada [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General. The contract is expected to run $753 million and also covers pilot training and maintenance. Ottawa says the [...] Read More »

TORONTO — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the royal charter that created Canada’s oldest company was loaded onto a private plane in Toronto. Protected by a durable case that was not too hot, not too cold and sheltered from bright light, the 350-year-old document that birthed the Hudson’s Bay Co. made its way [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — On Thursday, Michael Ma became the second Conservative MP to cross the floor to the Liberal caucus in as many months. Ma’s decision to join the government, following Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s surprise floor-crossing in early November, brought Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government to within one seat of a majority for [...] 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 »