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National agency to pause publication of livestock traceability changes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will pause the publication of proposed changes to the country’s livestock traceability system until the proposed changes are heard more widely from industry. The announcement Monday comes after the CFIA was made aware of public discussion around proposed amendments to the Health of Animal Regulations aims to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraudulent email disguised as Brooks Bandits staff member sent to sponsors
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP shared Monday an alert issued by the Brooks Bandits after a scam email had been sent to sponsors which was made to look like legitimate staff members. According to a public statement the email was sent under the title “Finalized document: Nathan Crosby – PDF uploaded to Onedrive” and is disguised to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province puts out call for nominations to Alberta Order of Excellence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period for the province’s highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence, is closing Feb. 15. The Order recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to their communities and to the province of Alberta. Members of the Order include athletes, academics, farmers, business leaders and artists whose work has helped shape ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Information night at Eagle Butte will discuss new International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
By Medicine Hat News on January 13th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Eagle Butte High School is set to launch the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme this fall, with an informational night Wednesday. The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme is a framework designed for students ready to forge their future, combining academic rigour with specialized, hands-on learning that happens in PRPS’ diverse career related pathways. “This prestigious designation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students hear message of self belief message from Humboldt Broncos survivor
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 13th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ryan Straschnitzki told Webster Niblock students he chose to believe in himself while recovering in the hospital following the devastating 2018 bus crash that shook the country. The Humboldt Broncos survivor spoke to students during a school-wide assembly Monday afternoon and recalled his experience following the tragic accident and his belief in himself to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP urges public to consider applying for census work
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com It is a census year in 2026 and Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz is encouraging Hatters to apply for temporary Statistics Canada positions. Statistics Canada announced Monday it will hire 32,000 workers nationwide to support the delivery of this year’s census. Available opportunities include enumerator and crew leader positions, which involve working directly with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination window opens for Medicine Hat College’s annual honorary degree
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period is open for honorary degrees from Medicine Hat College. The college grants an honorary degree to a community-minded individual every year. The winner demonstrates distinction in activities that align with college values including scholarship, the advancement of learning, welfare and social responsibility, creativity and innovation, enterprise and public service. Members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe says separation efforts violate treaty law
By ZOE MASON on January 13th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com As the citizen-initiative petition on Alberta independence has begun collecting signatures, Indigenous groups across the province are calling for legal changes to prevent separatist efforts, which they say contravene Indigenous rights under treaty law. The southern Alberta Blood Tribe released a three-page statement Friday expressing their opposition to the separation efforts, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StopHateAB offering ongoing series on impact of hate crime
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The StopHateAB Outreach Project will present on the impact of hate crimes on Jan. 21 as part of an ongoing series. This project, the Lunch and Learn sessions, will feature presentations on research on the impacts of hate crimes and hate incidents in Alberta communities that StopHateAB researchers have conducted interviews in. It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CORE announces spring construction of new residence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com After securing a building permit from the city, CORE Association will begin construction on a new community living home in Southlands this spring. The association, which provides living opportunities for adults living with developmental disabilities and their families, announced it is working with the city on relocation of utilities for the property and plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online registration begins early February for local public schools
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Parents and guardians of public school students will be able to begin registering children for the next school year at 7 a.m. on Feb. 3. An email will be automatically sent to parents of students currently registered within the Medicine Hat Public School Division with links to register for the 2026-’27 school year. Parents ... Read More »
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