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More than $70K raised at Bowl for Kids’ Sake
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 24th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It was a full house Friday night at Panorama Lanes as several community groups, businesses and elected officials bowled strikes – and the odd gutter ball – for a worthy cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Medicine Hat & District says it exceeded its fundraising goal of $70,000 during the 2026 Bowl for Kids’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual street sweeping program begins next Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 24th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has set the 2026 schedule for its annual spring street sweeping program and will begin removing sanding materials and debris off streets on Mar. 30. Crews will sweep arterial and collector roadways from Mar. 30 to Apr. 2 and then proceed to clearing school zones from Apr. 6-10. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural cultural forum fosters community collaboration
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 24th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local artists, cultural leaders, organizers and community stakeholders came together to share perspectives and expand and promote cultural programs across the city. On Monday, the city held its first Cultural Forum at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre – six sessions focused on the city’s arts, heritage and entertainment sectors, providing attendees practical tools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simple nature walk at Kin Coulee to boost your ‘vitamin N’
By medicinehatnews on March 24th, 2026
Amid various options at the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program to get closer to the world, one upcoming walk is taking it back to basics. “Twenty minutes in nature is the minimum that we need to feel the positive benefits of vitamin ‘N’ in our lives,” said assistant chief interpreter Mhairi Donnelly. “So, put some good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Rose Bowl winner can’t wait to apply what she’s learned during Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 24th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2026 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival’s Rose Bowl win makes for something of a musical dynasty, as young Diana Monet claims the title exactly one year after her elder sister Miriam. The festival officially came to a close Sunday evening at St. Barnabas Church, following one last evening of performances and awards for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Innovative, curious minds take centre stage at Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 24th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College held the work of 100 brilliant minds much younger than usual on Saturday, as it once again hosted the Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair. This year saw students from as young as Grade 4 to those facing graduation later this spring all under one roof to showcase their work in all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province looks to streamline process on major project approvals
By medicinehatnews on March 24th, 2026
Alberta’ government is putting forward legislation that would set a 120-day approval timeline for major projects. If passed, this initiative would seek to accelerate the process with which major projects can receive the go-ahead, supporting the government’s goals to double oil and gas production by 2035, improve co-ordination between government and regulatory bodies, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS receives more than 2,200 calls for service in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 21st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission on Wednesday were provided an update from the chief of police on calls for service officers responded to throughout February. In total, MHPS received 2,224 calls for service in February, up more than 50 calls from January. Compared to February 2025, calls for mischief and break and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth Ave Memorial hosting interactive murder mystery evening
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 21st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fifth Ave Memorial United Church is seeking detectives of all experience levels to help solve a crime most foul at their first Murder Mystery. “We have quite a few people that are involved in the (MH) Musical Theatre and Firehall and all that go to Fifth Ave,” said office administrator Piehl Wiedemann. An avid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer school registration opens in May for public division
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 21st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has published its Summer School Brochure with information on academic courses offered as well as diploma exam dates on its website. The division will begin accepting applications May 11 for both junior and senior high school science, math, English and social studies courses that will be offered at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AER dismisses landowner’s conflict of interest complaint
By ZOE MASON on March 21st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta landowner with an orphan well on his property has had an ethics complaint to the Alberta Energy Regulator dismissed. Dwight Popowich filed an ethics complaint in January with the regulator seeking an investigation under the AER’s internal conflict of interest policy. Popowich asked the regulator to investigate David Yager, an AER board ... Read More »
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