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Proposed animal welfare update would be first changes to APA in 20 years
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta is updating the legislation that outlines protections for animals. If passed, Bill 22 will update the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. “Whether it’s livestock on a farm or pets, animals deserve appropriate care and to be protected from distress. It’s an important topic,” said Minister of Agriculture and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government to bring forward changes to citizen initiative act, court appointment procedure
By ZOE MASON on March 31st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A new bill tabled Monday introduces another round of changes to legislation governing recalls and citizen initiative petitions. Bill 23 would update several pieces of legislation, including the Citizen Initiative Act and the Recall Act. “We are committed to protecting the integrity of our elections and our democracy, and we believe that these amendments ... Read More »
2 responsesMan charged after police discover meth, air pistol during traffic stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com John Lewis, 45, of no fixed address, faces several charges after a patrol section officer discovered methamphetamine, ammunition and an air pistol during a traffic stop in the early morning hours Saturday. According to the Medicine Hat Police Service, an officer pulled over a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit in the 600 block of College Drive, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nortera announces closure of Lethbridge vegetable processing facility
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A large vegetable processing company is closing its facility in Lethbridge, taking 70 jobs with it. Nortera, a frozen and canned vegetable processor, will shut down its facility in June as part of a consolidation of the company’s Canadian facilities. There are 13 Nortera plants across Canada and the U.S., processing and marketing more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hat fire chief remembered for fairness and steady leadership
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Ronald Bell, former fire chief of the Medicine Hat Fire Department, has passed away at the age of 93. Bell began his 33-year career with the fire department in 1960 serving as firefighter for 17 years before being promoted to deputy chief of fire prevention in 1977. In 1982, Bell was promoted to deputy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects sought after attempted jewellery heist in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks Mounties are on the lookout for three suspects following an attempted break-and-enter at Hicks Jewellery store using a stolen pickup truck from Calgary. RCMP were dispatched to Hicks Jewellery store at approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday and located an abandoned stolen black Ford F-150 which had driven into the front barred windows of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa provides $50K to city for adaptive transit updates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is receiving federal funding to support updates to the city’s special transit services for people who live with disabilities. Adaptive transit services offer specialized, shared-ride and curb-to-curb transportation services to eligible Hatters. The city will receive up to $50,000 through the federal Rural Transit Solution Fund. “Adaptive Transit in Medicine Hat serves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud Prevention Month: Romance scams can lead to broken hearts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Fraud Prevention Month comes to the end, the Medicine Hat Police Service has released one last public service announcement warning residents on common romance and relationship scams. Police say romance scams involve fraudsters who meet people online and attempt to build a trusting relationship over an extended period of time. Once trust has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province wants constitutional change to allow for say in judicial appointments
By ZOE MASON on March 31st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta is requesting changes to the constitution that would enable Alberta to have more control over judicial appointments. At a press conference Monday, Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery announced a motion aimed at updating judicial procedures. Amery says this motion does not reflect a dissatisfaction with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asset framework shows progress toward improved city collaboration
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 31st, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com According to city’s Asset Management Program Summary, a policy approved by council in 2024 to review and collect data on 12 internal department assets, steady collaboration progress has been made. Data collected allows the city to make better informed investment decisions to protect its more than $14.5-billion infrastructure portfolio, staffers told members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Marble offering disc golf workshops with help of local club
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In April the Big Marble Go Centre is collaborating with the Medicine Hat Disc Golf Club to host two workshops to teach residents how to play the growing sport. The “Learn to Play: Disc Golf” workshops will teach participants the fundamentals of the sport, including throwing, aiming and general course play. The workshop is ... Read More »
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