asmith@medicinehatnews.com Safety Buzz officially launched its Wheels of Opportunity program Thursday, designed to address gaps in Alberta’s agricultural transportation sector. The program, which brings in several partners including the government of Alberta, provides up to $3,600 per participant to There is funding for up to 120 students, with some already beginning their training. “Growing up ... Read More »

zmason@medicinehatnews.com ZOE MASON zmason@medicinehatnews.com The province will spend at least three more years in the red according to the 2026-27 budget released Thursday. Budget 2026 features a $9.4 billion deficit – $4.2 billion more than last year’s shortfall and $4.5 billion more than should be allowed under the government’s own fiscal framework. Finance Minister Nate ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com From spare vehicle parts and cable to expensive electrical transformers and heavy infrastructure equipment, city committee members were provided a report on the more than 459,000 items of inventory sitting in local warehouses. On Thursday, members of the corporate services committee received the 2025 supply chain annual report from the city’s finance department, providing ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat Cubs were recognized with league honours ahead of the South finals getting underway. The Heritage Junior Hockey League announced their regular season awards Thursday, with Cubs captain named most valuable player and Medicine Hat net minder Marlo DeRosa named goalie of the year. Both Woolridge and DeRosa represented the Cubs at ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After picking up a couple of wins Tuesday, the Medicine Hat Tigers look for another pair of victories this weekend. The Tigers beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 10-6 in the mid-week meeting, putting them 11 points ahead in the Central division race. They also skated to the win without taking a detour to the ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. The freestyle skier, who got her start at the Elkwater Ski Club in Medicine Hat, competed in the women’s halfpipe event, showcasing not only her athletic prowess but also her unyielding determination ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

A major issue brewing slowly but firmly in Alberta is that of Alberta separating from Canada. This should alarm everyone not only in Alberta but throughout Canada. Here we are living in the wealthiest province of a peaceful and wonderful country, yet we have some people amongst us who are determined to break our marvellous ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »