October 10th, 2025

News

Local News

  • Council officially terminates city manager Mitchell’s employment, cites respectful workplace policy

    Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat city council officially terminated the employment of city manager Ann Mitchell during a special council meeting early Friday morning. At the conclusion of a closed session of the meeting, a motion brought forward by Coun. Alison Van Dyke said that Mitchell, the former CAO, was found in violation of policy [...] Read More »

    11 hours ago
  • Council says no to grant program, cites taxes

    bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Council voted 6-2 this week to squash a proposed new operating grant program for organizations in the city at the cost of potentially rising taxes by up to 4 per cent over three years. In March council approved a motion from Coun. Cassi Hider seeking to develop options for a new non-profit operating grant [...] Read More »

    17 hours ago
  • Candidates running for mayor divided over Saamis Solar

    zmason@medicinehatnews.com In 2024, the City of Medicine Hat initiated discussions about purchasing the proposed Saamis Solar park, a potential $600-million project that proponents say would ensure the city’s energy future in the face of looming decarbonization policies and volatility in the price of natural gas. The Alberta Utilities Commission authorized the city’s bid to obtain [...] Read More »

    17 hours ago
  • Another sold-out show: Rocky Horror Show back at MHMT to mark movie’s 50th

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com After 12 years, the Rocky Horror Show returns to the Medicine Hat Musical Theatre playhouse. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the movie version of the story, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, making it the perfect opportunity to bring this cult classic back to the Hat, said director Dave Cannon. “I’ve loved Rocky [...] Read More »

    17 hours ago
  • Big Marble to host first professional art exhibition

    newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Normally visitors of the Big Marble Go Centre go to work up a sweat, throw on their skates or take a dip in the pool, however beginning this week the recreation facility will host an “urban graffiti, rhythmic art” exhibition in its main hallway. For the first time in Big Marble’s history, it will [...] Read More »

    17 hours ago

National News

  • DNA advances lead to Quebec man admitting to murdering 10-year-old girl in 1994

    MONTREAL — A Quebec man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of a 10-year-old girl in a northern Montreal suburb more than 31 years ago, bringing closure to the young victim’s family. RĂ©al Courtemanche, 62, already in prison for other crimes, admitted on Friday that the evidence in the case proves [...] Read More »

    6 hours ago
  • Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

    EDMONTON — Alberta’s government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind a proposed pipeline project to the B.C. coast. Premier Danielle Smith’s office says the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government. Her spokesperson Sam Blackett says anything short of decisive support would be [...] Read More »

    7 hours ago
  • Cold Case: Quebec man admits to murdering 10-year-old girl in 1994

    MONTREAL — A 62-year-old Quebec man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of a 10-year-old girl in a Montreal suburb more than 31 years ago. RĂ©al Courtemanche, already in prison for other crimes, today admitted that the evidence in the case proves beyond a reasonable doubt that he murdered Marie-Chantale Desjardins. [...] Read More »

    8 hours ago
  • Budget 2025: What the federal Liberals are pitching in their upcoming budget

    OTTAWA — The federal government has started previewing items that will be included in the federal budget set to be introduced on Nov. 4. Here is a running list of what’s been announced by the Liberals ahead of budget day. Oct. 10: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne hold a press conference [...] Read More »

    8 hours ago
  • Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut

    OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists are mixed on whether the strength is enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting its policy rate again later this month. Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent in September as the economy [...] Read More »

    9 hours ago

Southern Alberta News

  • First resource fair a hit in Standoff

    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 »

    6 months ago
  • Police chief’s 2021 lunch subject of disciplinary hearing

    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 »

    6 months ago
  • Everything falling into place for first LFS gala to be a success

    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 »

    6 months ago
  • Education property taxes set to increase in spring notice

    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 »

    6 months ago
  • Fundraising paying off for cardiac centre

    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 »

    6 months ago