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MHFS announces new programming for March
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 3rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking into March, Medicine Hat Family Service is launching new opportunities for wellness alongside the reliable classics. Brand new to programming is the upcoming Understanding Estrangement, which will be hosted at the MHFS office on Mar. 6 and 20. The program, says recovery college co-ordinator Angela Dunn, aims to take an unbiased approach to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial hospital investment includes more ICU beds in the Hat
By medicinehatnews on March 3rd, 2026
Alberta’s Government has promised to create a projected 18 additional intensive care beds at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital as part of Budget 2026. This funding is part of a larger investment in the South zone, which would, if passed, mean a $59-million, three-year commitment to help “advance cardiac care in Lethbridge with a new catheterization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program once again hosting a Pokémon Go Walk
By medicinehatnews on March 3rd, 2026
Hatters are invited out to try to catch them all with the return of the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s Pokemon Go Walk. Meeting in Echo Dale Park at 12:30 p.m. on Mar. 14, participants will learn about the real-life inspirations behind various Pokémon, with a focus on southeastern Alberta and a bit of Canada as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police join nationwide campaign to educate during Fraud Prevention Month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police agencies across the country, including the Medicine Hat Police Service, will participate in a public education campaign throughout March to prevent fraud and recognize scams. Members of the MHPS Community Support Unit will share information and practical tips to help residents recognize common frauds and scams and learn how to protect themselves during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to borrow $65.75M for Saamis Solar
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 3rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Monday evening city councillors unanimously approved to borrow $65.75 million in order to complete the 75-megawatt phase of the Saamis Solar project. The $131.5-million renewable energy project was given the green light by councillors in early February after being debated among this and the previous council. The city will borrow the funding from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHFS adds rural counsellor for in-person support across SE Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 3rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Family Service is bringing mental health programming and aid to where the people are, with a new rural counsellor. Chloe Ives is a recent graduate, having completed her master’s degree in counselling psychology in December. That knowledge is something she will put to work throughout this corner of southern Alberta, as she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local advanced aerospace company receives federal loan to help boost already state-of-the-art system
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 3rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A local company says it is best in the world when it comes to ascending drones, or remotely piloted aircraft systems, to extremely high altitudes, and has been awarded a federal loan for its efforts. On Monday, Eleanor Olszewski, federal minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, visited the Landing Zones workshop in Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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 »
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