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MHIP invites young Hatters to Testing our Waters program
By Medicine Hat News on January 14th, 2026
Watershed explorers will be out in the parks later this month, as the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program continues its series for youth. The upcoming program, “Testing our Waters” for children aged 6-12, will take place Jan. 25, starting at 2 p.m. Those attending will explore the quality of the water in the local watershed. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews begin borehole dig in Redcliff, traffic temporarily impacted
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Crews in Redcliff started digging two boreholes along Fifth Street SE on Tuesday to collect soil that will be sampled for future infrastructure projects. Impacts to traffic are expected at the two locations along Fifth Street at the intersection with Second Avenue and near the intersection of First Avenue. The soil gathered will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax specialists visit Veiner Centre to assist seniors
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Today outreach officers from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency will visit the Unison at Veiner Centre to assist seniors with several tax and income related issues. From 9-11:30 a.m. CRA specialists will assist with obtaining tax slips, notice of assessment, updating contact information and answering income questions. At the same time, specialists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose psychologist touts efforts of student wellness team
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 14th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the demand for mental health supports continues to grow, Prairie Rose Public Schools continues to focus on providing adequate opportunities for students to improve their wellbeing. School psychologist Greg Godard says part of his job is to simultaneously express that the “sky is falling” in regards to the current student mental health crisis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith says 2023 pamphlet controversy part of why federal SafeLink funding blocked
By ZOE MASON on January 14th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com SafeLink’s drop-in centre is facing possible closure after the province denied access to funds it received from the federal government. Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith says the government withheld the funds on the basis of a previous grievance with the community centre. “This service provider partner, SafeLink, is a group that previously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandra Middle School hosting student showcase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In February, Alexandra Middle Schools will host an open-house event to showcase learning opportunities and clubs it offers for new students planning to attend in the fall. The AMS New Student Showcase is planned from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4, welcoming new students and their families to the school and providing information on academic programming, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s CMO of Health says flu season not over, but peak likely is
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 14th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While the province experienced a significant wave of influenza A this year, data suggests the worst may be past. During a media availability Tuesday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vivien Suttorp shared that early indicators suggest influenza A, or H3N2, activity has reached its peak. “Over the course of December, influenza A activity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Brooks to handle utility permits
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Starting later this month Brooks will be handling all further new service requests for gas, plumbing and electrical permits and will begin a blackout period on Friday. The city announced it will now handle all the above permit applications to make it easier to apply for Safety Code permits in one place. Previously permit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tongue on the Post celebrating 20th rendition of music festival this year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s annual Tongue on the Post folk music festival has released this year’s schedule and lineup. The festival kicks off Jan. 26 with the annual Supper & Song event at the Medalta reception gallery. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a buffet-style Mediterranean meal featuring chicken skewers, falafel, rice, potatoes, grilled veggies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC faculty signs new collective agreement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two labour settlements were reached by collective bargaining in Medicine Hat in December. The Medicine Hat College Faculty Association, which represents 220 employees, negotiated a new 48-month contract in December. The new contract, settled Dec. 19, includes a raise of 3 per cent per year for four years. It will expire June 30, 2028. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students hear message of self belief message from Humboldt Broncos survivor
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 13th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ryan Straschnitzki told Webster Niblock students he chose to believe in himself while recovering in the hospital following the devastating 2018 bus crash that shook the country. The Humboldt Broncos survivor spoke to students during a school-wide assembly Monday afternoon and recalled his experience following the tragic accident and his belief in himself to ... Read More »
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