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asmith@medicinehatnews.com April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and the people behind Movember are encouraging residents who have them to “know thy nuts.” While most Canadian men, roughly 75 per cent, are unaware of the fact, testicular cancer is most common among those aged 15-40. When caught early, testicular cancer is highly curable, the group says. ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division trustees have approved the division’s three-year capital plan for 2026-29, prioritizing replacement schools for Crestwood and Elm Street. MHPSD has identified its top priority as the demolition and rebuilding of Crestwood School on its current site. No. 2 is the same for Elm Street. These projects have not yet ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Alberta New Democrats are looking to bridge the gap between their level of support in cities and rural areas, including in Alberta’s southeast. MLA Kathleen Ganley was in Medicine Hat on Thursday to discuss local issues and meet with party members who she says are gaining in number. The goal is to build on ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Lightning McQueen may think he’s got speed, but real speed will be on display starting Friday night at Co-op Place. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Swift Current Broncos will square off in a track race of two clubs trying for the same final goal, both utilizing speed to get there. The Tigers flew up ... Read More »

The Swift Current Broncos are set to face the rival Medicine Hat Tigers in the opening round of Western Hockey League playoffs. The Tigers won the Eastern Conference title on the final day of the regular season with a 47-17-3-1 record, 25 points ahead of the eighth-place Broncos (35-30-1-2). “They are obviously a very offensive ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s been a long road for Oasiz Wiesblatt. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain played two full seasons before getting his first chance at the playoffs. He went from the lively rookie, full of piss and vinegar, to the grizzled veteran, walking around Co-op Place with purpose and calmness. Throughout his five-year WHL career he’s ... Read More »

It’s not hard to bump into somebody with Medicine Hat connections no matter where you go in the world. This past Sunday in the press box of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas – the trip was planned months ago, by another family member and yes, I feel a little guilty about doing anything to support ... Read More »

How far would you go in order to keep your pet with you? We know pets provide emotional support and also a lifeline that allows us to stay mentally healthy and fit. They are the reason many people get out of bed daily, whether it is to feed them or take them for a walk. ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Economic downturns pack a double whammy for non-profit groups that provide social assistance and gird a community. When money is tight, the need is greatest, but donations are often the first victim of household belt tightening. And we’ve all heard the struggles that charities and service clubs have soliciting funds or drumming up new ... Read More »

Dear editor, An open letter to Premier Danielle Smith, Please understand that you do not speak for me, nor do you speak for as many Albertans as you claim. You merely speak for those who belong to your party, the UCP. In the last election over 45% of Albertan voters did not mark their ballots ... Read More »

Dear editor and Medicine Hat News readers, Over the last several weeks, a group of citizens has been gathering in front of Danielle Smith’s constituency office to voice concerns about UCP decisions that are harming Albertans and our beautiful province. We want to thank all who have joined us and let those who drive by ... Read More »

Dear editor, It has become more and more obvious what Premier Danielle Smith and her cronies want, and that is to become either an independent nation (separate from Canada) or become the 51st state and be part of the U.S. dictatorship with the deranged president of that former republic. She has travelled to the U.S. ... Read More »