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Pair charged for trying to sell stolen items through online marketplace
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Nickolas Grunwald, 44, and Coutney Scouten, 33, are both facing charges following a break-and-enter in Forty Mile County sometime in early January or late December. Bow Island RCMP initiated an investigation Jan. 19 after the victim of the break-and-enter saw his property for sale on the online market Kijiji. Mounties suspect the break-and-enter occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD’s Alternative Learning Team uses both targeted and responsive support to approach de-escalation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s Alternative Learning Team recently provided a presentation to the College of Alberta School Superintendents on strategies for de-escalation and intervention. The ALT started during the 2017-18 school year, and its members provide targeted and responsive support for students with complex behavioural, emotional and communication needs. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landowner seeks AER investigation of Smith’s top energy adviser
By ZOE MASON on January 30th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta landowner has submitted a request for investigation to the Alberta Energy Regulator, alleging that Premier Danielle Smith’s top energy adviser may be breaching conflict of interest rules. Dwight Popowich, a landowner in Two Hills with an orphaned well on his land, submitted a similar complaint to the Alberta ethics commissioner in July. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Low-risk maternity clinic returns to Medicine Hat
By ZOE MASON on January 30th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Five years after the closure of the Family Medicine Maternity Clinic, a low-risk facility is opening at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital again. Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright and family obstetrician and clinic lead Dr. Gerry Prince announced the reopening of the maternity clinic at a press conference at the hospital Thursday. The Family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor Clark says new council committed to teamwork
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 30th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mayor Linnsie Clark says that although herself and the eight newly elected councillors are “indeed a motley crew,” the chemistry is positive and each member is ready to work together in the best interests of the community. “We’re not the same people,” Clark told reporters following her annual State of the City address on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP charge man with harassment
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brian Woodman, 25, faces charges of harassment and mischief for his alleged involvement in a property interference investigation dating back to December. Brooks RCMP say they arrested and charged Woodman on Jan. 8 after gathering information on complaints alleging he obstructed a female’s use and enjoyment of her property. The investigation began Dec. 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local campground registration opens Monday morning at 8 a.m.
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Campers will be able to book spots at both Gas City and Echo Dale campgrounds online starting Monday morning. Beginning at 8 a.m. campers can book sites for the season at medicinehat.ca/camping. Gas City Campground, located off the Trans-Canada Highway, has approximately 100 sites, a community campfire pit, sheltered kitchen and is close to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews trimming trees in River Flats for next few weeks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com From now through February city crews will actively trim trees in the River Flats neighbourhood that have grown too close to power lines. The work is performed annually to ensure trees encroaching on power lines do not present a safety hazard, and to avoid potential power outages. The work is also part of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking teachers to pay monthly fees to cover union
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta teachers who went on strike last October will now have to pay the Alberta Teachers Association $40 a month until the union representing more than 51,000 educators can restore its Special Emergency Fund. On Oct. 6 last year teachers walked off the job for nearly a month before Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grade 9 girls explore STEM career paths in hands-on experience
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 29th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com More than 40 local girls had the opportunity Wednesday to glimpse a future in science with the 34th annual Operation Minerva. Grade 9 students spent the morning shadowing various female professionals in a variety of fields, from engineers and explosion specialists, to nurses and sonographers. Senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks with Praxis Science Outreach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College celebrates new lab space for pharmacy technician program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College held a grand-opening ceremony Wednesday to celebrate a dynamic laboratory space used by students in the pharmacy technician program. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included representatives from MHC, as well as regional partners. Funding for the new educational space, located at Co-op Mall on 13th Avenue SE, was provided by the Yuill Family ... Read More »
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