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Focus of upcoming MH Interpretive Program nature walk is river ice
By medicinehatnews on March 5th, 2026
As the weather fluctuates between sun and snow, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to learn about the importance of the frozen river. “The world of river ice hosts a marvel of wildlife interactions,” said park interpreter Erika Derman “Join us as we will walk along the frozen shore as we talk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn of AI deepfakes audio and videos used in frauds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the first week of Fraud Prevention Month the Medicine Hat Police Service has released a public service announcement about the increasing number of sophisticated scams designed to copy or mimic a person using artificial intelligence. Police say criminals are finding news to exploit AI technology for financial gains, including AI voice cloning scams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta joins other jurisdictions on national energy corridor deal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Ten provinces and territories have agreed to a national energy corridor agreement to build electricity infrastructure across the country. The agreement brings together Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and the Northwest Territories to advance new electricity transmission projects and strategic inter-ties across Canada. Provincial and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA in court this week for Bill 2 injunction hearing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association is in court Wednesday and Thursday this week for an injunction hearing regarding the controversial Bill 2. This week’s hearing will determine whether the Back to School Act should be suspended pending the outcome of the ATA’s broader legal challenge. Whether the court rules in favour of the injunction, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD welcomes record number of Indigenous students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This school year 650 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students are enrolled within Medicine Hat Public School Division, which continues to welcome more Indigenous students year over year. According to a recent FNMI program update presentation provided to school board trustees, the division has experienced a year-over-year growth of FNMI students from 318 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidden Valley closing for the season after March 15
By medicinehatnews on March 5th, 2026
Hidden Valley Ski Resort is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to make their way out in the coming weeks before the upcoming end of season. A recent post on the social media of the resort announced that closing day will be Mar. 15, and invited residents out to enjoy a final two weeks on the slopes before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three new ambassadors to be inducted onto Sports Wall of Fame
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Robert Grisonich, Wade Petersen and Wes King-Hunter have been named Medicine Hat’s 2026 Sports Wall of Fame inductees. City councillors approved the motion Monday to induct the three individuals who will be recognized at a ceremony held at the Big Marble Go Centre at a future date still to be determined. The three individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province extends deadline on education survey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Parents and guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10, as well as teachers, have been given more time to participate in the annual Alberta Education and Childcare Assurance survey. The survey, which is also sent to parents and staff of students from Grade 4-12 in schools with fewer than 120 students, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public has another chance to weigh in on nuclear energy through online survey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the engagement period comes to an end, Albertans are invited to share thoughts about adding nuclear to the province’s energy mix by completing an online survey. The Nuclear Energy Survey will run Mar. 3-24, concluding the engagement activities the province began in August to educate Albertans and gauge stakeholder interest in the potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Limited space available for Alberta Family Wellness Initiative update
By medicinehatnews on March 5th, 2026
The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative will deliver an update on its work in Medicine Hat on Monday, checking in on progress to build a more resilient community. Spearheaded by the Palix Foundation, the initiative aims to aid in research into early brain development and addiction and mental health treatment, as well as applying that research ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks plan has majority of new trees going to South Ridge
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 5th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com According to city staff the community of South Ridge is set for a spruce-up after city councillors heard a majority of new trees that will be planted over the next three years will be in the south-side area. Scott Richter, manager of recreation, told council the city plans to plant a majority of 2,400 ... Read More »
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