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Standing in solidarity, Hatters join first MMIWG walk
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 13th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dozens of supporters gathered at Medicine Hat College’s Centennial Hall on Thursday to participate in a Memorial March to Highway 1 for missing and murdered indigenous women. The walk was the first official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People walk held in Medicine Hat to raise awareness around the crisis and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces $28 million for energy projects, including first-ever facility in Coaldale turning manure into power
By ZOE MASON on February 13th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government and Emissions Reduction Alberta are investing millions into a series of new tech projects at the intersection of agriculture and energy, including a first-of-its-kind initiative in Coaldale that will turn cow manure into power. The Coaldale project is one of six projects using Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Industrial Transformation Challenge the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ask drivers to show respect for all road users
By medicinehatnews on February 13th, 2026
Medicine Hat Police Service has observed an increase in dangerous driving activity in the community and asks residents to do their part to keep the roads safe. Police say incidents have included excessive speeding, reckless driving, road rage incidents, distracted driving, impaired driving and a general lack of regard for other motorists and pedestrians. MHPS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rent and grocery costs rank top Medicine Hat cost of living pressures: city department
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2026
neswdesk@medicinehatnews.com The rising cost of rent and grocery prices are the two key major challenges Hatters are dealing with while trying to balance their budgets, according to data collected by the city’s finance department. The annual summary is provided to committee members each year and is used to gauge economic trends within the community. During ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update on Holy Trinity Academy construction, future plans shared in session for families
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 13th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Details on the current construction status and future plans for the new Holy Trinity Academy school were revealed Wednesday night during a public information night for families. The session discussed the transition to the new K-9 school that will accommodate more than 950 students, administrative changes, funding gaps and provided a timeline for when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A slide back through time: Former Olympic athletes reflect on life and luge
By ZOE MASON on February 13th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com This week, Team Canada competed in luge in the Winter Olympics, like they do every four years. The Canadian sliders didn’t medal – the honours went to the usual suspects, alpine European countries where luge is a much more established sport, like Germany and Italy. For many Olympics viewers, it was just another event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government to invest $143 million to tackle classroom complexities
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the aftermath of a record-breaking teacher strike in October, the provincial government is investing in new teams to address classroom complexities. Thursday’s announcement follows the completion of a needs assessment survey that analyzed 89,000 classrooms in 1,500 schools across the province. The Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee was formed in November, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play Review: MHMT’s POTUS brings down the white house
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 13th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s latest play is a high-energy, raunchy commentary on female solidarity-or, more often, the lack thereof. POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, play by Selina Fillinger is decidedly for adult audiences, opening with Loretta Lutz as chief of staff Harriet shouting a word ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valentine’s Day weekend has a some unique event options available
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2026
Medicine Hat is gearing up for the long weekend and Valentine’s Day with a series of local opportunities to spend time with friends, partners, or the community at large. Today, astronomy enthusiasts will start at Grit City Distillery before heading out to Eagle Butte Observatory for a presentation on the “tale of Orion and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: A flag to unite a nation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2026
Just 97 years after Canada became a country, it adopted its defining symbol. After flying the Red Ensign since the 1860s, Canada and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson began the process in 1964 of resolving the issue of the lack of an official Canadian flag. The 11-pointed maple leaf, with a red field and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A few local bar options available for Team Canada viewing
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2026
As the medal games for the 2026 Winter Olympics draw near, Hatters will be able to, with luck, be in bars early to cheer on the nation. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis accepted requests for extended hours for establishments with Class A, B and C liquor licences to be able to host patrons to cheer ... Read More »
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