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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government is putting forward legislation amending several key pieces of legislation to deliver on initiatives outlined in Budget 2026. “Budget 2026 is our plan to face a hard year head on,” said Minister of Finance Nate Horner. “It focuses on what matters, makes careful choices and takes decisive action where it counts.” ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved an application to rezone 21 Ranchlands Blvd. to allow for a mid-rise apartment building that would exceed three storeys. During a public meeting Wednesday, committee members were provided a presentation on the application to rezone the city-owned 1.1 hectare parcel of land from Neighbourhood Commercial District ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 24-year-old man from Bassano, who has not been identified by RCMP, faces several charges after his alleged involvement in two fights, one with police officers, as well as colliding his vehicle into a parked vehicle last Sunday night. Mounties in Bassano responded to a report of a fight at a home between two ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have had many a player step up this season en route to 50 regular season wins. Defenceman Bryce Pickford and Jonas Woo broke franchise records, Markus and Liam Ruck were first and second in CHL scoring and multiple rookies rose to the occasion. Adding Cam Parr into the mix in ... Read More »

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Cubs kicked off their provincials run on a high note. The 2026 Heritage Junior Hockey League Champions beat the host Lloydminster Banditss 4-2 tonight, leading the way with the first regulation win of the Jr. B Provincials. The La Crete Lumber Barons beat the Sherwood Park Knights 6-5 in ... Read More »

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers worked in a series of fours Wednesday night to grab a commanding lead in their first-round series. The Tigers scored four straight goals from four different goal scorers to take Game 4 in Regina 4-2  and grab a 3-1 lead over the Pats. After splitting the first two ... Read More »

If you read my last column on why you should not get a dog and decided that this woman is full of #?*!, “I am getting a puppy!” this is the column for you. First of all, are you legally allowed to have a dog where you live and is there a size limit? Getting ... Read More »

Financial markets have recently experienced substantial turbulence, driven primarily by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran and the subsequent impact on global oil and gas markets. Approximately 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption travels through the Strait of Hormuz which is located just south of Iran and traffic through the Strait has effectively been ... Read More »

Have you ever noticed older people driving around with a small dog (usually a Yorkie or maybe a poodle ) with them in the front seat? Maybe the dog has a sweater on (we are not here to judge) and they are looking out the window with what I am sure is a smile not ... Read More »

Dear editor, Last week the provincial government tabled legislation to restrict Medical Assistance in Dying in Alberta. The reported goal is to “protect the vulnerable” when in reality this legislation will restrict the rights of ALL ALBERTANS to request a peaceful death if they find themselves in enduring and intolerable suffering. As doctors who assess ... Read More »

Dear editor, The move toward universal provincial rules for municipal councils in Alberta is a troubling expansion of power that threatens the foundation of local democracy. When I moved to Bassano in 1990, the local MLA maintained an office directly within our municipal town office. While some might have seen this as a convenience, it ... Read More »

Dear editor, The urban deer might have been a pleasant sight in Redcliff and Medicine Hat decades ago, but now are problematic. The numbers of deer born and living within the town and city has become a burden. The Bylaw admonishing feeding the deer is a good start but does nothing to solve the growing ... Read More »