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MHC joins others to form Southern Alberta Higher Education Relationship
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is joining three other regional post-secondary institutions in a partnership to promote higher education in the area. The Southern Alberta Higher Education Relationship is a formal collaborative agreement between MHC, Red Crow Community College, Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge. “This partnership embodies our purpose of building a vibrant future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Voting opens for country music contest with local artist in the running
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Voting opens today for the Sirius XM Top of the Country Contest. The annual competition searches the country for the best up-and-coming country acts, providing a launchpad for new Canadian talent. Medicine Hat-area country artist Morgan Klaiber advanced to the semifinal round in February. Semifinalists travelled to Toronto and Vancouver to record a song ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to help celebrate MH Health Foundation’s 30 years of support
By medicinehatnews on April 7th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Health Foundation marks its 30th anniversary this month, and is inviting the city tomorrow to celebrate the next chapter. “Loyal donors, board members, volunteers and everyone that has benefited from their generosity, are invited to join us in celebrating the impact made on the lives of patients and staff at the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocate says defeated bill shows UCP’s opinion of disabled community
By ZOE MASON on April 7th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government recently voted down an Opposition member’s bill that would have seen the province adopt an accessibility framework. The private member’s bill asked the province to identify, remove and prevent barriers for disabled people. It was defeated 43-34 after second reading, with all UCP MLAs voted against. Edmonton-based disability advocate Zachary Weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming nature walk will put focus on the signs of spring
By medicinehatnews on April 7th, 2026
With spring in full swing, Hatters are invited to Police Point Park to search for signs of the season with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. “Spring season is a delight for bird lovers in the city! Come down to Police Point Park for a nature walk as we search for signs of spring,” said park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province attempts to hold companies accountable for weeds and pests on oil, gas sites
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province is implementing new measures to take on the problem of weeds on oil and gas sites. The province is establishing a new Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation to provide the Alberta Energy Regulator with the authority to hold companies accountable for managing weeds and agricultural pests on their sites. The regulation providing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrying the cross to spark a reflection of faith in others
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Residents throughout Medicine Hat and Redcliff were invited to reflect on their faith leading into Easter weekend as the local Anglican Parishes worked together to see the cross carried through the city and further. The cross itself came from the work of the newly appointed priest in charge of St Ambrose Anglican Church, Rev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Family Service finding creative ways to boost mental health
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Activity is picking up at Medicine Hat Family Service, and the team behind the programs is just as hard at work exploring new opportunities for Hatters to help with mental health. Many existing programs are gaining serious traction, says group facilitator Krista Waddle, with the continuation of March’s Understanding Estrangement course and a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council meets tonight with talk on hens, taxes and more
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City council has a full agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting, with action expected on the question of urban hens, a discussion about commercial rate reclassification schemes and the expected property tax increase. Urban hens On Tuesday, city staff will provide a presentation on urban hens. The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting suggests council direct administration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province seeks more power again – will oversee libraries, municipal conduct codes and certain public utility decisions
By ZOE MASON on April 4th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A bill tabled Thursday includes a wide-ranging array of new oversight authority for the province in numerous areas currently overseen by municipal authorities. The province gains new powers in areas such as content guidelines for public libraries, regulations for the behaviour of city councillors and the transfer of public utilities to separate entities like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province’s new Police Review Commission boasting early success at three-month mark
By ZOE MASON on April 4th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com It has been three months since a new commission took over responsibility for investigations and disciplinary hearings for police across the province. The Police Review Commission formally launched Dec. 1, consolidating various local and provincial bodies into one new agency. Jason van Rassel, senior manager of community connections with the new commission, says public ... Read More »
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