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asmith@medicinehatnews.com As part of an announcement made by Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday, Parkside Jr. High School in Redcliff has received the green light for a modernization project. Smith announced funding to advance new school capital projects through a construction accelerator program, with one of these projects being the Parkside modernization and addition. “This is ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Swinging has always been a popular playground active for children across the country and beyond, and now kids in Medicine Hat who use wheelchairs can now experience that same sensation from the safety of their chairs. Thanks to a donation from Kevin Hyam with CFI Engineering and Consulting, a massive 600-pound, self-supported swing known ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Pride Week at Medicine Hat College is going strong, with events continuing to the end of the week. Organized largely by the Students Association, Monday saw a flag raising, followed by a selfie station and “message of pride” heart wall on Tuesday. Wednesday invited the various community organizations on to campus for an informational ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs look to hit the ground running as the HJHL season gets underway this weekend. The Cubs get their 51st season underway Saturday with the first of two road games, opening the campaign against the Okotoks Bisons. They’ll head to Coaldale on Sunday to face the Copperheads as well in the ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews When the Roughriders are playing interesting football, the entire Western Conference gets a lift. Truly Canada’s team, fans are everywhere. The biggest diaspora of Saskatchewan fans lives in Calgary, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge with many more scattered throughout the rest of the province. When the Green and White are playing poorly, they still draw ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers got one step closer to nailing down an opening night lineup. The Tigers had two players returned from NHL rookie camps, with forward Brayden Boehm and defenceman Nate Corbet joining the club Wednesday after attending the Edmonton Oilers’ rookie showcase in Penticton. That leaves nine skaters who will be attending ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between non-profit and profit organizations? According to Queen’s Law Clinics in Canada, a non-profit is defined as “an association or corporation committed to operating exclusively for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure, recreation, or any other purpose except profit.” What about the difference between a non-profit and a ... Read More »

As I stood at the podium to open our fourth Mental Health Summit this week, I was struck by the palpable energy in the room. Since launching these summits in December 2023, and watching them grow in number of attendees, I’ve witnessed firsthand the continued commitment to mental health in our community. This latest gathering, ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Fire up the furnace and rev the engine, the carbon tax appears to be on its last legs. It’s a column that’s been in the works for a while, but Jagmeet Singh forced the issue this week, saying the consumer levy of gas, diesel and home heating has to change. In the 2015 election, ... Read More »

Dear editor, I would like to congratulate the city on its foresight regarding the purchase of Saamis Solar Park. All municipalities will be looking at extra expenses as we transition toward a zero-carbon future (Medicine Hat’s were estimated about a year ago at $300+ million). Our city has started the work of planning for these ... Read More »

Dear editor, Electric buses face significant challenges in Alberta’s harsh climate, particularly in cities like Edmonton. The extreme cold temperatures prevalent during Edmonton’s long winters can drastically reduce battery efficiency and range. For instance, cold weather can decrease battery performance by up to 50 per cent, making it difficult for electric buses to maintain reliable ... Read More »

Dear editor, I have the concept of a plan to save Canadian taxpayers a lot of money. First, fire all members of the Canadian Senate and all their staff; huge savings there and would anybody miss them? Second, fire all members of the Canadian House of Commons and all their staff; more even huger savings ... Read More »