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Opposition NDP calls for more government action on health crisis as Smith’s media silence hits four weeks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The opposition NDP has issued a petition demanding further action from the UCP government on the health-care crisis in the province’s hospitals. The NDP is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to address Albertans and acknowledge the ongoing crisis conditions across the health-care system. Smith has not been present at a media availability since Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council unanimously backs Saamis Solar
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 3rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors on Monday unanimously approved moving forward with a $131.5-million, 75-megawatt phase of the Saamis Solar Project, subject to a sale contract and to the disapproval of approximately 60 members of the public sitting in the gallery. The controversial project has been debated among council for several years and was a major issue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP seeks community input from rural residents
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Brooks and Bassano RCMP detachments have launched an online community consultation survey, open until near the end of the month. The Brooks survey aims to give residents of Brooks and rural residents in the detachment area the opportunity to provide input on setting policing priorities in the coming. Similarly, the Bassano survey will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local journalists mentioned in former police chief’s lawsuit
By ZOE MASON on February 3rd, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Two local journalists are mentioned in the lawsuit filed by former Medicine Hat police chief Mike Worden against MHPS Const. Noel Darr. Darr is scheduled to appear at the Medicine Hat Court of Justice on Feb. 10 to enter a plea after he was charged with witness tampering in July following an investigation by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monsignor McCoy High School announces Easter basketball camp
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monsignor McCoy High School will host a three-day basketball camp over Easter break for students in Grade 3-6. The “Prep & Play” basketball camp will feature high school players on the Colts and will run in conjunction with the Golden Hawks Basketball Club. The all-day camps will run from April 7-9 following Easter Monday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas rate drops for second straight month after December peak
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The local natural gas default rate has fallen for the second month in a row to begin 2026. On Monday, the City of Medicine Hat set its February natural gas rate at $2.277 per gigajoule, down from the previous month of $2.865 per GJ, a decrease of nearly 60 cents. January’s rate was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health foundation doubles funding commitment to MHC program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Health Foundation has supplied new funding to the Yuill School of Health and Community Services at Medicine Hat College. The new funding represents a doubling of a previous commitment to the Yuill School, expanding support for students pursuing an education in health and community services. The funding will be distributed through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snakes on a Plain: Hat’s Amrize Canada location wins inaugural snake conservation award
By medicinehatnews on February 3rd, 2026
Amrize Canada’s Medicine Hat location has been named the recipient of the 2025 Snakes on a Plain Stewardship Award. The award recognizes commitment to wildlife stewardship and coexistence with native snake species, and was awarded following Amrize’s year-long commitment to safely managing a population of bull snakes that had established a seasonal basking site within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta-based BirdBelly will perform Saturday in the Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 3rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Visiting the Gas City for the first time, Métis artist BirdBelly will play Note: Comfort Food + Drink this Saturday. Currently on tour to support her debut album under this name, Alberta-based singer and songwriter Cynthia Hamar has been working as a musician for many years before beginning a fresh project as BirdBelly. “I’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to five structure fires in January
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Firefighters responded to 160 calls for service in January including five structure fires and nine outdoor fires. Additionally, crews responded to three vehicle fire calls and attended 11 motor vehicle collisions. Crews also responded to three calls related to ice and aquatics. Last month fire crews also responded to 27 medical calls, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed hopes to dispel misconceptions about homelessness through ‘More Than You Think’ campaign
By medicinehatnews on January 31st, 2026
The Mustard Seed is launching a new campaign which aims to combat common misconceptions about homelessness. The campaign invites Canadians to look beyond surface-level assumptions and recognize homelessness is not simply about the absence of housing, but often caused by intersecting challenges such as trauma, job loss, health concerns and social isolation. It plans to, ... Read More »
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