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Alberta’s government is implementing rules to establish a clear, provincewide standard for towing and storage operators to better protect consumers. Starting April 1, tow truck drivers will be required to communicate all towing and storage costs and obtain consent before towing begins. Those who violate this rule will risk penalties ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre will partner with Medicine Hat Family Service to hold an information session aimed at boosting mood and energy over the winter months. The Wellbeing Workshop titled “Beating the Winter Blues” runs Feb. 11 in the Veiner Centre boardroom, and will provide participants with practical strategies that can be used [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Nickolas Grunwald, 44, and Coutney Scouten, 33, are both facing charges following a break-and-enter in Forty Mile County sometime in early January or late December. Bow Island RCMP initiated an investigation Jan. 19 after the victim of the break-and-enter saw his property for sale on the online market Kijiji. Mounties suspect the break-and-enter occurred [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s Alternative Learning Team recently provided a presentation to the College of Alberta School Superintendents on strategies for de-escalation and intervention. The ALT started during the 2017-18 school year, and its members provide targeted and responsive support for students with complex behavioural, emotional and communication needs. The [...] Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta landowner has submitted a request for investigation to the Alberta Energy Regulator, alleging that Premier Danielle Smith’s top energy adviser may be breaching conflict of interest rules. Dwight Popowich, a landowner in Two Hills with an orphaned well on his land, submitted a similar complaint to the Alberta ethics commissioner in July. [...] Read More »

CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre’s position as Conservative leader was cemented Friday after 87.4 per cent of delegates voted in a mandatory leadership review to keep him at the helm of their party. The vote came after Poilievre spoke for more than 45 minutes at this weekend’s national convention in Calgary, flanked by supporters holding signs [...] Read More »

CALGARY — Conservative delegates have voted to keep Pierre Poilievre as party leader, with 87 per cent voting in favour at a mandatory leadership review. More coming. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press[...] Read More »

CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre told Conservative party supporters the theme of this weekend’s national convention in Calgary is hope — and he promised not to give up as he asked delegates to give him another shot to lead the party into an election. The Conservative leader spoke for more than 45 minutes on Friday evening, [...] Read More »

The Canadian Armed Forces say a service member has died in Latvia. The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment. The release did not say how Halmagean died or report any [...] Read More »

The Canadian Armed Forces says one of its members has died in Latvia. The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment. The release did not say how Halmagean died or report [...] 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 »