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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 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 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 »

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 »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swam at the Swim Alberta 2026 Winter Festival. The local swim club sent four qualified swimmers to compete against 31 clubs from across the province at the race held in Calgary. Rixtonn Biffart (11): Finished second in 200m Free Relay Blue Vs Red, fifth in 50m ... 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 »