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@@CollinGallant Alberta’s counties and municipal districts say the problem of unpaid taxes on oil and gas wells is worsening even though the sector is relatively stable. Rural Municipalities of Alberta states that unpaid property tax bills from petroleum producers totalled $67.8 million in the 2024 tax year, up from $42.9 million in 2023. That brings [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police say they have received a number of reports from residents who have received a text message advising that they owe money for outstanding parking tickets. The text message appears as an “Alberta Violation Notice,” and links a fraudulent site that appears to look like an Alberta government payment portal. In the [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com March is Kidney Health Month, and in honour of World Kidney Day on Thursday, the the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s southern Alberta branch encouraged residents to take some time to learn their personal risk factors. The theme for this year’s World Kidney Day was, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health,” and [...] Read More »

@MedicineHatNews A long line of cottonwoods on the east side of the Gas City Campground will be cut down next week to keep their roots from encroaching on a natural gas pipeline nearby, the city announced on Thursday. But, the pipeline owner, TC Energy, will pay to replace the trees three to one with saplings [...] Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Bow Island Health Centre emergency department will be temporarily closed due to an ongoing personnel shortage. The closure is from 7 a.m. this morning to 7 a.m. on March 21, and from that point, it will be open will be open weekends from 7 a.m. Fridays to 7 a.m. Mondays, then closed 7 a.m. [...] Read More »

TORONTO — The death knell is ringing for Canada’s oldest company. Hudson’s Bay announced Friday night that unless it finds a more viable path forward, it will begin liquidating its entire business as soon as next week, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk. The department store chain that dates back to 1670 and now [...] Read More »

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator. Eby says in response to comments made by U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan that the [...] Read More »

British Columbia’s government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province’s consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday. Premier David Eby said at a news conference in Surrey that legislation is being prepared to repeal the consumer carbon tax during [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here’s how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. — “I’d like to begin by … wishing Mr. Trudeau a happy retirement and all the best to his family and congratulating Mr. Trudeau’s economic adviser, Mark Carney, [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada’s 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister’s plans and his new cabinet. Fewer ministers The most noticeable difference between Justin Trudeau’s cabinet and Carney’s is its size. The [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Monthly reporting on the Lethbridge and District Exhibition finances  will be changed to quarterly if city council accepts a recommendation from its  Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC voted on Thursday to recommend council have City administration provide quarterly reports starting with its June 12  meeting. The SPC consists of the mayor and all members of council. During the meeting in [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Proposed changes to the Wildlife Act support updated, fair and responsible stewardship of Alberta’s wildlife and landscapes, says the Alberta Wildlife Federation. Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to the Wildlife Act to update regulations and modernize wildlife management practices. The proposed changes aim to improve the effectiveness of wildlife management, enhance hunting and [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned numerous accolades during his decades in the music business, and one that the 82-year-old promoter and entrepreneur received in February may be among his most treasured. Sakamoto, who defied doubters by proving he could run a world-class music promotion business based in Lethbridge, was bestowed with a King Charles [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School Drama students are ready to entertain audiences with their latest production, Mamma Mia!, from tonight until March 22 at the Knights of Columbus Eggplant Theatre. The musical, which features the unforgettable hits of ABBA, will transport audiences to a sun-soaked Greek island with a unique set design. The “in-the-round” [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s no joke — starting April 1 city residents will no longer pay for curbside recycling on their utility bills. That’s the date the City of Lethbridge officially opts in to the new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation established by the Alberta government. The City’s blue bin program is presently a utility charge on residential [...] Read More »