February 28th, 2026

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zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Lodge has new owners, and they have high hopes for revitalizing the local landmark. The Lodge officially changed hands on Feb. 3, and new owner Leo Ho says the foundations for success are already there. Ho started in the hospitality industry 30 years ago, growing his business from 20 employees to

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Local News

  • Senior Advisory Committee looking for new opportunities, members at upcoming AGM

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation is looking to their future and hoping to secure fresh perspectives and new members at their upcoming AGM. SCACF is an organization that focuses on improving the lives of seniors through funding small projects, says chairperson Marco Jansen. Many of their projects include capital purchases and equipment aid ... Read More »

    10 hours ago
  • Interpretive Program hosting bee box event to help bumble bees find a home

    The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is abuzz with the opportunity to help emerging bumble bees with their upcoming craft project. “When queen bumble bees emerge in the spring, they will be looking for a safe place to call home for this season,” said park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu. This is why, as part of a citizen ... Read More »

    10 hours ago
  • Mercer hopes to involve entire community in making future teepees

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com After the success of creating her first teepee, White Horse Rider Co owner Brenda Mercer is looking to task the community with making many more. In a kickoff event at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Wednesday evening, Mercer alongside fellow organizer Davie James spoke to gathered residents and dignitaries on the story of ... Read More »

    10 hours ago

Local Sports

  • Pair of Hatters named to USports conference all-rookie team

    sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Medicine Hat hockey players were tabbed on an all-rookie team in their first season with the University of New Brunswick Reds women’s hockey team. Forward Keira Grant and goaltender Taya Christie were named to the Atlantic University Sport all-rookie team, as selected by the conference’s eight head coaches. In 28 games with the ... Read More »

    10 hours ago
  • Tiger prospect Meyer named SMAAAHL goalie of the year

    sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers youngest goaltender finished his regular season with league honours. Prospect Ben Meyer was named the SMAAAHL U18 top goaltender of the season on Friday. Meyer, playing for the Regina Pat Canadians, had a 19-1-2 record with a 2.11 goals against average and a .922 save percentage, working four shutouts in ... Read More »

    10 hours ago
  • Cubs take South Finals opener with 4-1 win over Cochrane

    Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Cubs struck first in the South Finals. The Cubs beat the Cochrane Generals 4-1 Friday night at the Kinplex to open the third-round, best-of-five series with a 1-0 lead. Special teams was the difference for the Cubs, scoring on two of their four power plays. The Generals were held ... Read More »

    16 hours ago


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Opinions

  • Economics 101: Market performance in mid-term election years

    It’s been an interesting start to 2026 for financial markets with considerable volatility and widespread uncertainty regarding market direction. A lot of this uncertainty is a result of geopolitical events including Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela, etc. We’ve also seen President Trump continue his tariff rhetoric which adds to market uncertainty. Fortunately for markets, fourth quarter earnings ... Read More »

    10 hours ago
  • MLA Report: A promise kept – Medicine Hat’s maternity clinic is back in place

    On Jan. 29, 2026, something I promised the people of Cypress-Medicine Hat three years ago became real. The Family Medicine Maternity Clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital opened its doors once more – and is now accepting new referrals. I have been asked many times over the course of this journey whether we would actually ... Read More »

    3 days ago
  • Let’s Chat: I should have been a nurse

    Let me fill you in on what transpired since my last submission. On Sunday afternoon, a full 48 hours since my partner’s surgery, he was so swacked (my word) out on drugs they were feeding him through his IV that he did not know which end was up. He had a roommate who at 45 ... Read More »

    3 days ago

Letters to The Editor

  • Letter: Facts of the whole situation matter in Canada-Sweden curling controversy

    Dear editor, Every observer of the controversy in the Canada-Sweden men’s curling game at the recent Olympics is entitled to an opinion. It would help if the reports on this incident were read. The Swedish team complained to the umpire that Marc Kennedy was using an illegal delivery. After observing the action, the official reported ... Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Letter: A lot of commotion over a few singing seniors

    Dear editor, The past few Saturdays have held a few surprises of a curious kind. For nigh on a year now, a group of gentle, passionate individuals have gathered every Saturday in a visible area promoting a common theme – a love for Alberta to remain as part of Canada. We cheer, wave Canadian flags, ... Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Letter: Canadian women showed poor sportsmanship following gold-medal loss to U.S.

    Dear editor, I was thoroughly disgusted by the behaviour of the Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team when they lost the gold medal to the U.S. After Marie-Philip Poulin retuned to her team’s bench, she slammed the door and threw down her stick like a spoiled child having a tantrum. (Nice one, Captain). During the medal ... Read More »

    4 days ago


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