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Nomination window open for Alberta Business Awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period is open for 2026 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction that highlights local businesses driving innovation, building stronger communities and raising the bar for excellence in management and sustainability. This year residents can nominate businesses in 12 categories ranging the Community Attraction Award to the Indigenous Business Award and Female Entrepreneur Award, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operation Cold Start kicks off Sunday across Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in the region are partnering with law enforcement agencies across the province during the annual public awareness campaign aimed at reducing thefts of idling vehicles during the winter months. Operation Cold Start runs from Feb. 1-7 across the province. During this time police will be actively checking on unattended, idling vehicles to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local cop to enter plea Feb. 10 over witness tampering charge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police officer Noel Darr is scheduled to enter a plea in February in his witness tampering case. The allegations against Darr accuse him of unlawfully attempting to “obstruct, pervert, or defeat the course of justice” by dissuading a witness from giving evidence by “threats, bribes, or other corrupt means,” according to court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial business webinar series kicks off in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is offering a four-part series of webinars aimed at business leaders and entrepreneurs. The Leadership Webinar Series begins Feb. 11 with an hour-long workshop titled “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” This webinar will cover identifying team behaviours and applying counter-intuitive strategies that can be used in the workplace, and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help feed your neighbours with Burger it Forward
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 31st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Burger it Forward campaign is back in the Gas City, supporting Canadians experiencing food insecurity one meal at a time. Canada Beef, the organizers of the campaign, say food bank usage is at an all-time high, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks in the past month. Roughly 23 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landowner’s ethics complaints stem from broken system
By ZOE MASON on January 31st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The proponent of two requests for investigation into alleged conflicts of interest regarding an Alberta Energy Regulator board member says his complaints are motivated by frustrations with a broken system. Dwight Popowich is a landowner in Two Hills, where he has been engaged in a years-long battle to have the orphan well on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ongoing volunteerism series continues in person in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The fourth session of a five-part free volunteerism learning series held by the city in collaboration with Volunteer Alberta will be held in-person in February at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The “Rooted in Action: Volunteerism Learning Series” continues with a three-hour workshop called “Mapping Youth Engagement Practices,” and will run Feb. 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks holding public hearing over area structure plan changes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Brooks will host a public hearing in February to share three area structure plans as well as changes to bylaws that will affect its Land Use Bylaw. The public hearing will detail proposed amendments to the Northeast Sector Area Structure Plan, Northwest Sector Area Structure Plan, Southeast Sector Area Structure Plan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister says Alberta is India’s ‘preferred energy partner’ following visit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s minister of Indigenous relations says trading ties between Alberta and India have strengthened during talks at an international forum of global energy leaders. Rajan Sawhney, who is also a sitting member on the province’s Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline advisory team, recently led a delegation of 27 energy companies from Alberta to participate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province cracking down on predatory towing practices
By medicinehatnews on January 30th, 2026
Alberta’s government is implementing rules to establish a clear, provincewide standard for towing and storage operators to better protect consumers. Starting April 1, tow truck drivers will be required to communicate all towing and storage costs and obtain consent before towing begins. Those who violate this rule will risk penalties ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosts workshop to beat winter blues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre will partner with Medicine Hat Family Service to hold an information session aimed at boosting mood and energy over the winter months. The Wellbeing Workshop titled “Beating the Winter Blues” runs Feb. 11 in the Veiner Centre boardroom, and will provide participants with practical strategies that can be used ... Read More »
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