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Senior Advisory Committee looking for new opportunities, members at upcoming AGM
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation is looking to their future and hoping to secure fresh perspectives and new members at their upcoming AGM. SCACF is an organization that focuses on improving the lives of seniors through funding small projects, says chairperson Marco Jansen. Many of their projects include capital purchases and equipment aid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting bee box event to help bumble bees find a home
By medicinehatnews on February 28th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is abuzz with the opportunity to help emerging bumble bees with their upcoming craft project. “When queen bumble bees emerge in the spring, they will be looking for a safe place to call home for this season,” said park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu. This is why, as part of a citizen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mercer hopes to involve entire community in making future teepees
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After the success of creating her first teepee, White Horse Rider Co owner Brenda Mercer is looking to task the community with making many more. In a kickoff event at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Wednesday evening, Mercer alongside fellow organizer Davie James spoke to gathered residents and dignitaries on the story of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assembly of Treaty Chiefs pass vote of non-confidence in UCP Govt.
By medicinehatnews on February 28th, 2026
The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Treaty No. 6, 7 and 8 has unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the UCP Government of Alberta. This decision was prompted by, “the Danielle Smith government’s refusal to respond appropriately to the current political atmosphere on our Treaty territories,” said the AOTC. They say they have no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Independence Tour met with protests during event at College
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 28th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 300 individuals attended an Alberta Independence Tour event hosted by Rebel News at Medicine Hat College Friday night which rallied support in the upcoming referendum vote this October. Attendees of the event were met by more than 80 protestors, many holding signs and wearing red and white, who peacefully sang the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New councillors share eagerness to advocate for future grant funding
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 28th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Recently elected city councillors who are sitting members of the corporate services committee say they will stand up and advocate for the city when seeking future grant funding from the provincial and federal government. Coun. Chris Hellman, Coun. Brain Varga and Coun. Stuart Young asked city staff several questions seeking how the city council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism Medicine Hat records solid year, looks to scale up for 2026
By ZOE MASON on February 28th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An early look at last year’s tourism numbers shows a solid performance for the 2025 year, with key growth registered in several of Tourism Medicine Hat’s flagship programs. The biggest headline in tourism in 2025 was the addition of another Sunshine Trolley to the fleet. But the new trolley is just an indicator of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber police warn residents of increased cough syrup thefts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police in Taber say they are noticing a concerning trend of an increase in thefts of cough syrup occurring within the community, and released a community alert Thursday afternoon. Subsequently, officers say they have been responding to an increased number of calls involving behaviours associated with the abuse of Dextromethorphan (DXM), found in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New ownership takes over MH Lodge
By ZOE MASON on February 28th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Lodge has new owners, and they have high hopes for revitalizing the local landmark. The Lodge officially changed hands on Feb. 3, and new owner Leo Ho says the foundations for success are already there. Ho started in the hospitality industry 30 years ago, growing his business from 20 employees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety Buzz tackling transportation issues in ag industry through new Wheels of Opportunity program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Safety Buzz officially launched its Wheels of Opportunity program Thursday, designed to address gaps in Alberta’s agricultural transportation sector. The program, which brings in several partners including the government of Alberta, provides up to $3,600 per participant to There is funding for up to 120 students, with some already beginning their training. “Growing up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City has to spend more for less, procurement head says
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 27th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com From spare vehicle parts and cable to expensive electrical transformers and heavy infrastructure equipment, city committee members were provided a report on the more than 459,000 items of inventory sitting in local warehouses. On Thursday, members of the corporate services committee received the 2025 supply chain annual report from the city’s finance department, providing ... Read More »
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