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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 »
Be the first to comment!Public school division seeking homes for international students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the upcoming school year the Medicine Hat Public School Division will welcome several international students on educational exchange programs to Canada and are seeking host families. Earlier this week MHPSD announced it will host students from Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Japan in the 2026-27 school year and need families to host the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas prices dip during second quarter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The price for natural gas is set to decrease during the next three-month period, while power prices remain at the minimum mandated rate. Updated pricing from the municipal utility department shows April’s natural gas default rate is dropping to $1.638 per gigajoule, down from March’s $1.641. The natural gas rate is based on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locally produced Medalta documentary to show at Monarch Theatre
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Tickets are now on sale for three screenings of “Clay, Creativity & the Comeback,” produced by well-known local film maker Luke Fandrich or Editing Luke, at the Monarch Theatre in late April and early May. Originally made in 2019 the documentary highlights efforts to save Medalta in the Historic Clay District and transform the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy March for local firefighters includes more than 200 calls for service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Last month Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services responded to 215 total calls for service, including five structure fires and seven electrical related incidents caused by high winds. Firefighters also responded to 24 motor vehicle collisions, 22 outdoor fires, 30 medical responses, 27 calls involving carbon monoxide or other gases and 58 fire alarms. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC shines spotlight on environmental biology student
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Second-year environmental biology and reclamation technology student Alyssa Watson, who is completing her diploma program at Medicine Hat College, was recently recognized for top marks by the Canadian Land Reclamation Association and City of Medicine Hat. Watson was presented an award, which included a $1000 scholarship sponsored by the city, for maintaining the highest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBSA seizes large quantity of cocaine in search of commercial truck
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com More than 86 kilograms of suspected cocaine were intercepted at the Coutts border entry in southern Alberta last month. The Canada Border Services Agency stopped a commercial truck carrying a load declared as produce headed for Calgary on Feb. 15. During the search, officers found 70 bricks of suspected cocaine hidden in three suitcases. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID booster shots available to eligible Albertans at no cost
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Starting Apr. 7, eligible Albertans can receive a COVID-19 booster at no cost. Participating pharmacies and Primary Care Alberta health clinics across the province will provide additional immunizations to individuals at an increased risk of severe outcomes. Eligible groups include adults over 80, residents of long-term care homes, individuals who are moderate to severely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat now accepting nominations for annual Inspire Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Nominations are now open for an award for local women demonstrating excellence in business. The Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat is welcoming submissions nominating an inspiring woman until Apr. 24. The Women in Business Inspire Award is an annual event celebrating local community and business leaders with the recognition of their peers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council receives clear list of large capital construction projects
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff have re-worked an overview of all capital construction projects underway within all municipal departments to provide sitting councillors more clarity on where funds are spent. Earlier this year council asked staffers to provide clarity and add provisions for economic development reports to be brought forward through the development and infrastructure committee. The ... Read More »
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