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Adopt-a-Pond or Path program sprouts new season
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the weather warms and plants begin to sprout up along the Gas City’s ponds and paths, so do local naturalists passionate about keeping these spaces clean. This past Sunday saw the launch of the sixth year of the Adopt a Pond or Path initiative, as run by a new committee of Grasslands Naturalists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS puts focus on phone scams to wrap Fraud Prevention Month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is shining its spotlight on common phone and mass marketing scams during the fourth week of Fraud Prevention Month. These common frauds are an attempt to obtain personal information and pressure victims into spending money by impersonating someone the victim trusts, a legitimate business or government agency. One of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County council opts to enlarge signage for fire station locations, despite already being within regulation
By medicinehatnews on March 25th, 2026
Cypress County is aiming for greater visibility through updated signage for anyone looking for fire stations in the region. Currently, stations No. 1, 4 and 7 are marked with 70×70-centimetre signs, but a motion was approved Tuesday by council to purchase and instal larger signs, 120×120 cm. Administration had recommended a motion to not move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New child development centre puts focus on each child’s interests
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Where the city’s Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre once stood, some of the youngest Hatters will now be getting a strong start following Saturday’s grand opening of Ready Set Grow child development centre. Children from 12 months to 5 years of age will be able to explore important early-learning milestones in a way primarily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simple nature walk at Kin Coulee to boost your ‘vitamin N’
By medicinehatnews on March 24th, 2026
Amid various options at the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program to get closer to the world, one upcoming walk is taking it back to basics. “Twenty minutes in nature is the minimum that we need to feel the positive benefits of vitamin ‘N’ in our lives,” said assistant chief interpreter Mhairi Donnelly. “So, put some good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than $70K raised at Bowl for Kids’ Sake
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 24th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It was a full house Friday night at Panorama Lanes as several community groups, businesses and elected officials bowled strikes – and the odd gutter ball – for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat & District says it exceeded its fundraising goal of $70,000 during the 2026 Bowl for Kids’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual street sweeping program begins next Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 24th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has set the 2026 schedule for its annual spring street sweeping program and will begin removing sanding materials and debris off streets on Mar. 30. Crews will sweep arterial and collector roadways from Mar. 30 to Apr. 2 and then proceed to clearing school zones from Apr. 6-10. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural cultural forum fosters community collaboration
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 24th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local artists, cultural leaders, organizers and community stakeholders came together to share perspectives and expand and promote cultural programs across the city. On Monday, the city held its first Cultural Forum at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre – six sessions focused on the city’s arts, heritage and entertainment sectors, providing attendees practical tools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Rose Bowl winner can’t wait to apply what she’s learned during Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 24th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2026 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival’s Rose Bowl win makes for something of a musical dynasty, as young Diana Monet claims the title exactly one year after her elder sister Miriam. The festival officially came to a close Sunday evening at St. Barnabas Church, following one last evening of performances and awards for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Innovative, curious minds take centre stage at Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 24th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College held the work of 100 brilliant minds much younger than usual on Saturday, as it once again hosted the Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair. This year saw students from as young as Grade 4 to those facing graduation later this spring all under one roof to showcase their work in all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province looks to streamline process on major project approvals
By medicinehatnews on March 24th, 2026
Alberta’ government is putting forward legislation that would set a 120-day approval timeline for major projects. If passed, this initiative would seek to accelerate the process with which major projects can receive the go-ahead, supporting the government’s goals to double oil and gas production by 2035, improve co-ordination between government and regulatory bodies, as well ... Read More »
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