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Multi-award nominated band to close out Blues at the Bow season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Juno-nominated performer is closing down the 32nd season of the Blues at the Bow concert series in Bow Island at the end of the month. Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar will headline the final show of the season at the Bow Theatre on Feb. 28. For more than 30 years, Blues at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical designation moves forward on Baker-Spalding Block building
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 5th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff say the Baker-Spalding Block building, constructed in 1914, remains an integral component of historic “Main Street,” and are moving forward with designation as a Municipal Historic Resource. On Monday, city councillors approved a motion to issue an intention to gain historical designation the building, located at 515A N. Railway St., that would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Princess Elizabeth becomes the Queen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2026
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began with a passing that stunned the world. King George VI died in his sleep February 6, 1952 after 15 years on the throne, leaving his 25-year-old daughter, Princess Elizabeth II as his successor. The 56-year-old was believed to have died from a blood clot in his heart. Elizabeth, the longest-reigning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge will play host to Ag Expo at end of the month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Southern Alberta’s largest and longest-running agricultural trade show is returning Feb. 25-27 at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets went on sale Wednesday for the expo, which will feature more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest in agriculture equipment and technology. In the heart of Canada’s premier food corridor, the Ag Expo merges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants sought for Mustard Seed’s Coldest Night of the Year walk, Feb. 28
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Mustard Seed is seeking team captains and walkers for its annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on Feb. 28. The event invites participants to walk in solidarity with individuals and families facing winter hardship. Individuals, families, teams and workplaces can either walk two or five kilometres to raise money for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarity coming on development permit decisions
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 5th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff will provide members of the Municipal Planning Commission more information on reasons development permits have not been proceeded following a request by the commission. Coun. Brian Varga requested staffers provide the reasons development permits within the city are refused or incomplete to provide more context to sitting commission members. “When you do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Award-winning folk singer to play Medicine Hat on eight-stop Alberta tour
By ZOE MASON on February 5th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Award-winning songwriter and folk musician Lynne Hanson is going on an eight-date Alberta tour starting Feb. 19, featuring a Feb. 24 stop in Medicine Hat. Hanson has released 10 studio albums and two books of poetry over a 20-year solo career. Her last album, 2024’s “Just A Poet,” was nominated by the Canadian Folk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As expected, record-high temperatures arrive
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com From cycling, walking the dog or getting outside to study for upcoming exams, Hatters are taking advantage of the warm February so far and have been spotted outside enjoying the record high temperatures. On Wednesday, Environment Canada reported Medicine Hat reached 18.1C at 4 p.m., setting a new daily high temperature, breaking that set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young students share creative ideas for community improvement during Build a Better Medicine Hat showcase
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 5th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Ross Glen students demonstrated what it means to be active, engaged citizens on Wednesday at the Build a Better Medicine Hat showcase. The project is part of their active citizenship unit in Grade 5 social studies, in which students have been learning the value of being part of a community and giving back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing woman safely located within hours of report
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police say they located 21-year-old Jasmine Bolan safe and have thanked the public for tips leading to her whereabouts. Bolan was reported missing Monday afternoon and was located safe only a few hours after police sought her whereabouts on social media... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dual practice means two-tier health: critics
By ZOE MASON on February 4th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Experts say Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendments Act, represents the foundations for the first two-tier health-care system in Canada. Although the province says it is drawing on other jurisdictions, including other Canadian provinces, for inspiration in the system’s design, experts say the dual-practice model proposed is unprecedented in Canada. In public statements after ... Read More »
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