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@MedicineHatNews A city councillor is suggesting two changes to how council meetings are scheduled and how the agenda is prepared. Coun. Shila Sharps submitted two notices of motion to Monday’s regular meeting, including a motion that would see council’s open meetings begin at 4 p.m., rather than at 6:30 p.m. A standard closed session that ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com HALO Air Ambulance’s latest helicopter is taking to the skies, coming online officially as the new HALO-1. Introduced at a special event in February, the new craft began use for emergency medical calls as of June 29, marking a significant operational milestone for HALO. On June 29, HALO-1 completed its inaugural emergency medical scene ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com REDI Enterprises has broken ground on its upcoming Hampson House, which will offer assisted and independent living opportunities for those with mobility issues. A collaborative effort between Brost Developments, Lacey Homes and REDI, it is the hope the new facility will not only allow for residents to live in affordable home that allows access ... Read More »

Medicine Hat News Santa Claus made a mid-summer visit to Medicine Hat on Tuesday and the jolly old fellow brought the offence. The Medicine Hat Mavericks slugged three home runs at Athletic Park en route to a 19-6 win over the Weyburn Beavers on Christmas in July night, sponsored by the Medicine Hat News. It ... Read More »

Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna will be playing NCAA hockey next season. The consensus first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft announced  Tuesday afternoon on ESPN’s Sportscenter that he will be leaving the Western Hockey League for the NCAA and Penn State University. “It was a super tough decision, there’s ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers have lost a second player to the NCAA rule changes. Forward Ryder Ritchie announced via his Instagram on Sunday that he was joining Boston University for the 2025 season. Ritchie shared a video that featured highlights from his time with the Tigers, Prince Albert Raiders and clips from Boston University. ... Read More »

If you’re someone who would be apt to vote YES! in all caps and an exclamation point on Alberta separating from the rest of Canada, the Republican Party of Alberta may be for you. Formerly the Buffalo Party, the newly-named Republican Party of Alberta ran three candidates in recent provincial byelections, and plan to be ... Read More »

The UCP government in Alberta seems content on controlling what the young people in this province can and cannot read at their school libraries. Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides has been in the news a lot lately telling us that parents are outraged to discover certain books are accessible to their children in ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Speakers attempted to get their pound of flesh from city council members at a public hearing this week, and not just on a plan to create a corporation to run Medicine Hat’s utility. Jabs about Division Avenue, wanting to build a solar field, even selling off gas wells were wondered about loudly. One speaker ... Read More »

Dear editor, I believe every municipal building in the province, including Medicine Hat, should be flying the beautiful Alberta provincial flag as well as the Maple Leaf. We should always be willing to show our allegiance and pride in our province and to the place we call home. To not show our pride is shameful. ... Read More »

Dear editor, I feel Canada Post is an important Canadian Institution that should be preserved no matter what the cost, much like the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is what brings Canada together and what is uniquely Canadian. It is important to both rural and urban Canada. I admit I am biased. My grandfather was postmaster ... Read More »

Dear editor, It was great happiness to read the recent article on Mrs. Di Ninno’s well earned recognition on 30 years of service to education. Our family personally was influenced and inspired by her dedication and excellence in teaching. Our two sons attended CAPE school for five years and we never regretted a day of ... Read More »