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asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen Competition has come to a close, and for this year’s competitors, all that remains is to wait to begin their reign. With two participants in this year’s competition, both young women, Mila Stuut and Joleigh Wood will be taking on a title and a year as ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province, along with Ottawa, announced on Friday the latest round of funding that will be used to support the construction of more than 2,300 affordable housing units in 25 projects across Alberta. A total of $203 million will be invested to support low-income Albertans through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program with the construction ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout July the Unison at Veiner Centre has been promoting and sharing stories from users of its transport program that provides door-to-door assisted transportation services to aging adults at a subsidized cost. The Veiner Vintage Transportation program launched in 2024 and has provided more than 1,300 rides to seniors in Medicine Hat and surrounding ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Saamis Rotary Majestics picked up three wins this weekend. They kicked things off with an 8-1 win Saturday over the Okotoks Outlaws Dev. 1. Both Kade Velichko and Gavin Russell each had three RBIs with two hits, Dylan Harnett had two hits and two runs scored. Beckett Lybbert scored twice, adding a hit. ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks are looking for more heading into the all-star week. They picked up three wins in a five-game home stand, with the two losses leaving a bad taste. They beat the Weyburn Beavers 19-6 on Tuesday and 11-8 on Wednesday before falling 19-5 to the Moose Jaw Miller Express on Thursday. ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Jr. Mavs get another chance on the national stage. The U13 Jr. Mavs captured provincial glory over the weekend, beating the U13 District 3 Tigers 6-2 on Saturday to win the Intermediate Division and earn themselves a spot at the national intermediate tournament hosted in Kingston, Ont. starting Wednesday. It’ll be ... Read More »

@CollinGallant Immediately after I arrived in Medicine Hat 20 years ago – and then for a decade after – Hatters’ first question for me when I was out doing interviews was: How long do you think you’ll stay? After another 10 years, the answer is still the same – What do you mean? I live ... Read More »

Many people are of two minds when it comes to self-checkout aisles at grocery stores or other retail outlets. One, if you have only a few items and the cashier-attended aisles are jammed, it can make for a quick getaway. But two, technology has taken away a job from someone. One of the stores I ... Read More »

Are you familiar with the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City in 1969? I was only three at the time, so it is not something I had heard of or was familiar with until I purchased the second book in the proposed banning of reading material in school libraries by the UCP ... 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 »