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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government is putting forward legislation amending several key pieces of legislation to deliver on initiatives outlined in Budget 2026. “Budget 2026 is our plan to face a hard year head on,” said Minister of Finance Nate Horner. “It focuses on what matters, makes careful choices and takes decisive action where it counts.” [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved an application to rezone 21 Ranchlands Blvd. to allow for a mid-rise apartment building that would exceed three storeys. During a public meeting Wednesday, committee members were provided a presentation on the application to rezone the city-owned 1.1 hectare parcel of land from Neighbourhood Commercial District [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 24-year-old man from Bassano, who has not been identified by RCMP, faces several charges after his alleged involvement in two fights, one with police officers, as well as colliding his vehicle into a parked vehicle last Sunday night. Mounties in Bassano responded to a report of a fight at a home between two [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Funding is available for Hatters looking to make environmental and energy-conscious upgrades to their homes and new builds through one of five separate 2026 HAT Smart incentives. The program was created to support residential renewable energy projects throughout the city by offering financial incentives as well as raising awareness and education on reducing use [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Crestwood School council put on its 64th annual Spring Tea on Wednesday. The yearly celebration marks one of the biggest events on the parent council’s calendar and a highly anticipated afternoon for students, who take over the gymnasium with performances, decorations, a student-served sit-down tea service and all number of fundraising activities. “Today we [...] Read More »

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will stake his government on suspending sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act for up to three years. Speaking after a meeting with First Nations leaders, Eby says his government will pass legislation this session to suspend sections of the law that place the [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — Up until someone started using bear spray on unsuspecting victims trying to sell their Pokémon trading cards online, Vancouver police say they weren’t aware of the resurgent collectible trend. Sgt. Ryan Campbell says thefts occurred on five consecutive days from March 23, with victims saying they were bear-sprayed and robbed after arranging meetings [...] Read More »

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, according to two sources in a meeting between Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders. One of the sources says a three-year suspension of the legislation has been proposed, while the other didn’t give a time frame. Eby [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an “arbitrary boundary” to determine a First Nation’s Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off western Vancouver Island. A three-judge panel says the B.C. Supreme Court made three legal errors when limiting the Nuchatlaht Nation’s claim over a 201 square [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is echoing calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation after he said he could “outlast” a protester raising concerns about mercury poisoning in her community. Conservative MP Billy Morin says Carney acted arrogantly and should apologize to the community for laughing [...] 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 »