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Feds need to take a stand on Alberta’s health privatization: Health advocates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com More than 30 Albertans are in Ottawa to participate in the annual Canadian Health Coalition Parliament Hill lobby for public health care. The envoy includes board members and staff from Friends of Medicare as well as more than two dozen front-line health care workers from across the province. Executive director of Friends of Medicare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Application window opens for Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle
By medicinehatnews on February 10th, 2026
The Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle is officially open and Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta invites organizations to come and pitch their projects. Registered charities, municipalities, educational institutions and qualifying Alberta non-profit societies may submit applications, for which CFSEA staff are available to help with navigating the process. “In the most recent fiscal year, CFSEA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free workshop for small business owners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in a free workshop in Medicine Hat that will explore how to access capital and showcase financial options available. The “Money Talks: Funding Options for Small Businesses” presentation and workshop held by Business Link Alberta is an informal in-person workshop that will include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Wright holding town hall with pre-submitted questions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA and Premier Danielle Smith are holding a joint constituency town hall in Medicine Hat later this month. The two Medicine Hat MLAs will host their constituents at Hidgon Hall at the Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds. The event will last from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and rec usage in the Hat on the upswing
By ZOE MASON on February 10th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com According to an annual city report, 2025 was a good year for the expansion of municipal parks and recreation services. At a Monday meeting of the public services committee, city staff gave a presentation on the Annual State of Parks and Recreation 2025 Community Report, highlighting notable achievements of the past year. Two major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Black History Month marks 30th year in Canada, with local organizations honouring the occasion
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 10th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With 2026 marking 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, Medicine Hat organizations are doing their part to honour the contributions of black people both locally and around the world. “In Medicine Hat, Black history is made of quiet resilience and extraordinary people who worked hard, crossed borders, broke barriers and built community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two walks this week planned to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 10th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre will host a Memorial March on Thursday for missing and murdered Indigenous women prior to hosting a Memorial Walk at city hall on Saturday. According to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Indigenous women in Canada are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watershed Explorer series wraps up with a challenge for enthusiasts
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Watershed Explorers closes out on Feb 22, offering a final challenge to young nature enthusiasts. In the sixth and final part, Watershed Challenge will focus on residents’ role as stewards of the watershed. Previous instalments, aimed at children ages 6-12, have covered subjects such as creatures that call the watershed home, water quality and native ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art Room on 2nd to be a permanent fixture for displaying, selling local works
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Art Room on 2nd is once again full of colour and creativity, and this time it’s here to stay. Core artists and owners Erin Stelmaschuk Beigel, Jackie Deblasio, Theresa Eisenbarth and Ursula Maser have hosted several popup galleries in the space in the past, including a month-long exhibit last November. “Our whole premise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person counselling service now offered in Redcliff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new collaboration between the Medicine Hat Family Service and Redcliff Family and Community Support Service is providing in-person counselling services in Redcliff. No dates have been released on when the service will launch, however it will be offered to clients on a sliding scale rate. Inquiries for rate qualifications as well as appointments ... Read More »
1 responseLocals will join province-wide rally to support recall petitions
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Medicine Hat will join several communities in rallying spirits for local recall campaigns Saturday. Rallies are intended to increase public awareness and demonstrate the growing grassroots momentum behind the movement, especially as many MLAs adjust their schedules in the face of mounting public pressure, according to organizers. “The timing isn’t lost on people,” said Brittany ... Read More »
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