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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police officer Noel Darr is scheduled to enter a plea in February in his witness tampering case. The allegations against Darr accuse him of unlawfully attempting to “obstruct, pervert, or defeat the course of justice” by dissuading a witness from giving evidence by “threats, bribes, or other corrupt means,” according to court [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Albertans can now nominate an individual, organization or group which has enhanced the wellbeing and quality of life of seniors in the annual Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The government opened the nomination window Friday and is asking residents to submit nominations for people and groups with a positive impact on seniors and their communities, [...] Read More »

A “songwriter and revivalist of musical antiquities,” musician Lotus Wight will make his way to the Medicine Hat Public Library stage Feb. 5. Wight promises to delight audiences with his old-timey music on banjo, guitar, jaw harp and an instrument of his own invention, the contrabass harmoniphoneum. He describes his music as being in the [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period is open for 2026 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction that highlights local businesses driving innovation, building stronger communities and raising the bar for excellence in management and sustainability. This year residents can nominate businesses in 12 categories ranging the Community Attraction Award to the Indigenous Business Award and Female Entrepreneur Award, [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in the region are partnering with law enforcement agencies across the province during the annual public awareness campaign aimed at reducing thefts of idling vehicles during the winter months. Operation Cold Start runs from Feb. 1-7 across the province. During this time police will be actively checking on unattended, idling vehicles to see [...] Read More »

CALGARY — Delegates at the federal Conservative party convention in Calgary are set to hear from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today. The final day of the convention will also feature votes on changes to the party constitution and policies. On Friday evening, the party cemented its leadership, giving Pierre Poilievre a strong mandate after more [...] Read More »

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are renewing their push for answers in the case of a 22-year-old Ontario man who went missing from a popular ski resort town almost one year ago. Police have set up a command post in Mont-Tremblant, north of Montreal, where Liam Tomam disappeared during a ski trip with friends. Toman [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is set to visit Greenland, Denmark and Norway next week. On Monday, Simon will travel to Norway, where she will take part in the Arctic Frontiers Conference in Tromso and later meet with Norway’s King Harald in Oslo. Later in the week, the Governor General will head to Denmark, [...] Read More »

TORONTO — Calls to Toronto Seniors Helpline are on the rise as older adults struggle with issues ranging from no heat in their homes to loneliness amid brutal cold and impassable snow-covered sidewalks. “(Many) seniors do face isolation anyway, but when it’s particularly cold and there’s more fear of going out or other people coming [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents. But he is quick to defend Canada’s respect for the law when removing people from the country under immigration provisions. “What I would say is that [...] 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 HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new temporary exhibit has opened at the Galt Museum and Archives that highlights different ways community members and organizations have taken action to create social change in southern Alberta. “Taking Action: People Making a Difference” is now on display until Oct. 5, 2025, and Camina Weasel Moccasin, indigenous curator at the Galt [...] Read More »

LETHBRIDGE HERALDjmanio@lethbridgeherald.com After a long and storied career as a familiar face reporting the weather on CTV Lethbridge, Dory Rossiter retired on April 1st and it was no April Fool’s joke. Retirement, however, merely means clearing her schedule to make room for her passions: the military, music and community service. Rossiter has been an honorary [...] Read More »