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Crews complete LED upgrade at two city-owned facilities
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com New energy-efficient lighting upgrades have recently been completed at the Medalta Potteries and the South Ridge YMCA Recreation Centre as energy conservation work around Medicine Hat continues. On Tuesday the city reported crews upgraded a total of 312 fixtures and retrofitted 408 fluorescent tubes with LED technology at both locations, expected to reduce electricity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four highway intersections included in city’s top five most dangerous for drivers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In 2025 Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services identified the city’s top five collision-prone intersections and provided motorists with simple tips to stay safe on the roadways. Of the five top collision intersections, four connect to the Trans-Canada Highway – 13th Avenue SE, College Avenue, 16th Street SW and Dunmore Road. The intersection at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fans ‘fill the boot’ at recent game to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Tigers fans came together and raised more than $4,700 for this year’s annual rooftop campout in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada during the final home game against the Red Deer Rebels. Each year firefighters brave the outdoor elements and camp out on the roof of Station No. 2 to support Muscular Dystrophy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City emergency training will include possible situations surrounding Special Olympics
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 26th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As part of this year’s emergency management plan the city will conduct several training programs and exercises for staff to ensure proper functioning systems and processes that allow collaboration between departments and community partners during large-scale emergencies. On Tuesday, members of the emergency advisory committee were provided a detailed presentation of work the department ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County council to no longer receive a monthly viewing of accounts payable
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 26th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has elected not to return to a monthly viewing of accounts payable by council. The motion was brought forward at a previous council meeting by deputy mayor Shane Hok as a notice of motion, with intent to be debated Tuesday. The motion posited that it would allow for greater transparency and accountability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Tigers express bus service returns for playoffs
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 25th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Friday and Saturday, Tigers fans will once again be able to take advantage of a round-trip express transit service to Co-op Place from the Medicine Hat Mall bus stop. The service is designed to provide fans an easy way to get to Co-op Place through the Tigers 2026 playoff run and will cost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Public Library presents five-year plan to committee
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 25th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Over the next five years the Medicine Hat Public Library plans to expand services and enhance programming, including more intergenerational events and partnerships to offer collaborative opportunities. Library officials on Monday provided members of the public services committee a five-year strategic plan. The plan was created with feedback from hundreds of residents who shared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff getting one of 21 new Alberta RCMP officers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Town of Redcliff will soon welcome one of 21 new police officers who recently graduated from the Alberta RCMP Cadet Training Program in Regina. These new officers are part of the positive shift in recruitment and retention efforts for the Alberta RCMP, which has received more than 5,700 applications since 2024. The new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man faces charges after attempted river evasion of police
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 50-year-old man, whose name has not been released, is facing several charges after he was allegedly involved in an assault and then tried to flee from police. On Sunday members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of an assault in the Riverside area and upon arrival learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adopt-a-Pond or Path program sprouts new season
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the weather warms and plants begin to sprout up along the Gas City’s ponds and paths, so do local naturalists passionate about keeping these spaces clean. This past Sunday saw the launch of the sixth year of the Adopt a Pond or Path initiative, as run by a new committee of Grasslands Naturalists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS puts focus on phone scams to wrap Fraud Prevention Month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is shining its spotlight on common phone and mass marketing scams during the fourth week of Fraud Prevention Month. These common frauds are an attempt to obtain personal information and pressure victims into spending money by impersonating someone the victim trusts, a legitimate business or government agency. One of ... Read More »
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