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Manslaughter charges laid after late December homicide on Siksika First Nation
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2026
A member of Siksika First Nation and Calgary has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Gleichen RCMP responded to a report of an assault on the Nation on Dec. 25 at 8:48 p.m. The victim was determined to need medical attention when officers arrived and was transported to a Calgary hospital. The victim passed away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bassano RCMP seek suspect for multi-vehicle break-ins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in Bassano are seeking public assistance for information on a suspect believed to be responsible for a string of vehicle thefts which occurred in the early morning hours last Sunday. RCMP responded to numerous calls of vehicles that were entered and several attempts made to enter other vehicles between 2:30 and 4 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride guild, Interpretive Centre partner for Valentine’s-themed trivia night
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2026
Tickets are open early for lovebirds and nature enthusiasts for a joint fundraiser between the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre. Naughty Nature Trivia is set to come to Medicine Hat Brewing Company on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., right ahead of Valentine’s Day. The adult-only trivia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twenty-one films from Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival will show at the Esplanade
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 8th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the big screen at the Esplanade in less than a week, bringing three nights of adventure film screenings. In partnership with the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and thanks to local sponsor Cancarb, the Medicine Hat Library will present different films Jan. 11-13, starting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for net window of Community Vibrancy Grants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The 2026 application period for the city’s Community Vibrancy Grant opened Monday. The Community Vibrancy Grant is designed to support community and activity projects that bolster community spirit, contribute to quality of life and enhance a sense of belonging to the community. Only one funding stream is available for 2026, the Community Projects and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police apprehend suspects from last week’s shooting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have now arrested Brendon Webb, 33, and Brooklyn Carriere, 31, who were wanted in connection to an early morning shooting at a southeast apartment building last Friday. Officers say the pair was successfully located Tuesday and were arrested on warrants on several serious offences, including firearms related charges, assault and robbery. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statement of claim sheds light on lawsuits filed by former city manager Ann Mitchell
By ZOE MASON on January 8th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Former city manager Ann Mitchell is suing Mayor Linnsie Clark and the City of Medicine Hat in two separate actions for a total of more than $1.3 million. The filings attached to the lawsuits include a number of allegations about statements made by both Clark and Mitchell during their years-long dispute. Neither lawsuit has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Municipalities says conditions under Ottawa housing fund make it ineffective here
By ZOE MASON on January 8th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Municipalities is concerned that the federal government infrastructure revitalization program unveiled in Budget 2025 won’t be effective in Alberta. The Build Communities Strong Fund will invest $51 billion over 10 years to support infrastructure projects like hospitals, universities, roads, water systems and transit across the country in an effort to stimulate housing construction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hits brakes on future south-side rec facility development
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 8th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com After looking over city finances council has decided to stop accepting applications from developers on design proposals for a new large-scale recreation and aquatic facility that would be constructed on the south side. Last October before the election, the city’s previous council approved a motion to accept requests for proposals from developers on preliminary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic school tour dates announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to visit local Catholic schools and meet educators and staff during open houses and school tours announced Tuesday. Dates for open houses, tours and drop-ins have been released for each school within the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, allowing parents to explore schools before choosing where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Runaway train rocks downtown in fatal crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2026
A CP Rail lumber train making its annual trip from Calgary turned wrong very quickly the morning of Jan. 7, 1984. Around 9:45 a.m., the train was unable to slow down as it approached Medicine Hat and sped up to approximately 100 km/h as it approached a curve rated for no more than half that ... Read More »
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