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bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As students get ready to return to class following the Labour Day long weekend, negotiations between the province and Alberta Teachers Association are crumbling, and concerns about teachers taking strike action continue to grow. “We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the Alberta Teachers Association to break off negotiations with so [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting two additional day trips to the Rosebud Theatre, planned in October and December. The first trip will take passengers to a performance of “The Green House” on Oct. 8. That includes a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation and a ticket to the play, which touches on family, [...] Read More »

For those looking for a reason to get together this Labour Day, the Medicine Hat District Labour Council is hosting its annual barbecue for workers. Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinette Kitchen in Kin Coulee Park, hosts will serve hot dogs and hamburgers for those attending in the spirit of the [...] Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com While Brooks RCMP and members of the Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit continue their investigation into the death of Fatima Ahmed, whose remains were discovered Wednesday evening, Mounties are reminding the public there is no indication of an ongoing risk to the public. RCMP say they are aware of several social media posts providing [...] Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dressing is all yellow and on a mission to inspire and reach as many Canadians as possible, Trevor Redmond, known as the ‘Fellow in Yellow’, visited Medicine Hat this week and will be in Brooks on Sunday as he continues his solo journey across Canada on foot to promote health and recovery, and to [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one. Here’s a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands. 1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines? Canada [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — A United States federal appeals court ruled on Friday that many of U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal — but it allowed for the levies to remain in place as the case likely makes its way to the Supreme Court. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that [...] Read More »

WASHINGTON — A United States federal appeals court ruled today that many of U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal but allowed for the levies to remain in place as the case likely makes its way to the Supreme Court. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that the “Liberation Day” [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the Prime Minister’s Office said Friday. The major projects office is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to get big, national projects fast-tracked through the [...] Read More »

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Ministry of Public Safety says it was unaware of the BC Coroners Service continuing a practice of attending certain death scenes remotely after 2019. Ministry spokeswoman Tasha Schollen says the ministry’s understanding was that in-person scene attendance had been “restored” six years ago, and it’s now discussing the situation with the [...] 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 »