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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 »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Josh Van Mulligen will take his talents South of the border this fall. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has committed to play NCAA Div. I hockey next season with the Niagara University Purple Eagles. After four years in the orange and black, the Eagles purple will be quite a change for the 20-year-old. “It ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The banged-up Medicine Hat Tigers will get the chance to battle with their longest rival. On a rare one-game weekend the Central division leaders host the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday, the fourth meeting between the Highway 3 rival. The Tigers have won the first three meetings, the latest a 7-4 win Jan. 10 at ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are tuning up for the playoffs with a charitable weekend. The Cubs’ last two home games of the regular season comes this weekend, starting tonight against the Okotoks Bisons, wrapping up Sunday against the Mountainview Colts. Tonight’s game, a 7:30 p.m. start at the Kinplex, is First Responders Appreciation night. ... Read More »

Prime Minister Mark Carney stole the show at the Davos Economic Forum attended by world leaders, dazzling them with a dynamic presentation. Everyone except Donald Trump was impressed with his speech in which he outlined the issues facing middle powers like Canada, defined overbearing tactics of superpowers and offered appropriate solutions. Throwing a challenge to ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered what drives people to volunteer? Why do people give their time and energy to causes without receiving any sort of monetary payment in return? We seem to be so driven towards money and getting paid for services we offer that we may have forgotten about the benefits volunteering offers not only ... Read More »

When constituents see headlines about MLAs traveling to conferences, it’s fair to ask: why? What does this mean for our community? This month, I want to explain an important international partnership that directly benefits southeastern Alberta-the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, known as PNWER. PNWER is an economic development organization that brings together five U.S. states ... Read More »

Dear editor, I wish to congratulate the Carney government for their efforts to expand our export business. It may have hurt Ontario a little but has helped the farmers, pulp industry and the fishing industry. We are one country and we should be willing to help everyone. Hopefully more help will come for the auto ... Read More »

Dear editor, We talk a lot about the cost of living – housing, groceries, fuel, childcare. But there’s a cost we rarely name, even though it drains people daily: the emotional cost of working under a toxic boss. For many, the workplace is not just a source of income; it’s where they spend the second ... Read More »

Dear editor, “Canada is a Country of Immigrants,” that is what my father always said to me. Canada is rich because of it. My family on my father’s side were refugees from the United States of America and came in 1778. They were United Empire Loyalists. They fought against the Americans in the Loyalist War ... Read More »