newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The opposition NDP has issued a petition demanding further action from the UCP government on the health-care crisis in the province’s hospitals. The NDP is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to address Albertans and acknowledge the ongoing crisis conditions across the health-care system. Smith has not been present at a media availability since Jan. ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors on Monday unanimously approved moving forward with a $131.5-million, 75-megawatt phase of the Saamis Solar Project, subject to a sale contract and to the disapproval of approximately 60 members of the public sitting in the gallery. The controversial project has been debated among council for several years and was a major issue ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Brooks and Bassano RCMP detachments have launched an online community consultation survey, open until near the end of the month. The Brooks survey aims to give residents of Brooks and rural residents in the detachment area the opportunity to provide input on setting policing priorities in the coming. Similarly, the Bassano survey will ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers wrapped up January in winning fashion. They beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 8-4 on Saturday at Co-op Place for their ninth win of the month. The Hurricanes came into the game on a three-game win streak. “We knew Lethbridge would come and play hard, they’d won three in a row and ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs had a tune-up weekend with their final regular season contests. The South division champions beat the Okotoks Bisons 4-3 on Friday before losing on a late goal Sunday, falling 4-3 to the Mountainview Colts. In Friday’s win, Keynan Cairns had a goal and an assist, and all three of Randen ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U15AA Hounds took care of business on Sunday. The Hounds had just one game over the weekend, beating the Olds Grizzlys 5-4 on Sunday. Easton Brown had a pair of goals and an assist, both Bentley Thares and Emerson Kurtz had a goal and an assist, Paxton Schauerte had a solo ... Read More »

Prime Minister Mark Carney stole the show at the Davos Economic Forum attended by world leaders, dazzling them with a dynamic presentation. Everyone except Donald Trump was impressed with his speech in which he outlined the issues facing middle powers like Canada, defined overbearing tactics of superpowers and offered appropriate solutions. Throwing a challenge to ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered what drives people to volunteer? Why do people give their time and energy to causes without receiving any sort of monetary payment in return? We seem to be so driven towards money and getting paid for services we offer that we may have forgotten about the benefits volunteering offers not only ... Read More »

When constituents see headlines about MLAs traveling to conferences, it’s fair to ask: why? What does this mean for our community? This month, I want to explain an important international partnership that directly benefits southeastern Alberta-the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, known as PNWER. PNWER is an economic development organization that brings together five U.S. states ... Read More »

Dear editor, Recently, separatists operating under the name “Alberta Prosperity Project” held three meetings in the U.S. with officials in the Trump administration. The separatists were trying to obtain a $500 billion loan so as to fund their desired independent Alberta. Literature and advertising used by these separatists promise a greatly richer Alberta after their ... Read More »

Dear editor, I wish to congratulate the Carney government for their efforts to expand our export business. It may have hurt Ontario a little but has helped the farmers, pulp industry and the fishing industry. We are one country and we should be willing to help everyone. Hopefully more help will come for the auto ... Read More »

Dear editor, We talk a lot about the cost of living – housing, groceries, fuel, childcare. But there’s a cost we rarely name, even though it drains people daily: the emotional cost of working under a toxic boss. For many, the workplace is not just a source of income; it’s where they spend the second ... Read More »