City launches sled library pilot project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 23rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The latest recreation pilot project for the city opens an opportunity for spontaneous sledding in the south. The sled library, recently installed in Southlands’ Celebration Park, allows for residents to borrow a sled from a collection provided by the city. The box also has nearby safety tips and other general information to allow residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups KidsSport investment by $547K
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 23rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province is adding $547,000 to an existing investment of $3.5 million to expand access to sports and recreation for children across the province through the KidSport program. Last year, the Alberta government invested $8 million in the Every Kid Can Play Program and $3.5 million into KidSport. This new investment will directly support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Voting opens for Medicine Hat News’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 23rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News is kicking off its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, asking readers to vote for their favourites to find the best local businesses in the Hat. Hundreds of local businesses will be listed under 11 categories competing to be the Best of Medicine Hat. Winners will be crowned in the following categories: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP presentation will cover all things snow
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 23rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is seeking snow enthusiasts for a program surrounding the season’s most prominent visitor. This presentation will cover everything surrounding snow, from snow melt to snow mold, with plenty in between. This program takes place indoors within the Nature Centre, but park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy notes that if there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PEACE team tasked with breaking up homeless encampments
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 23rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat PEACE team, founded in 2025, performed 754 visits on homeless encampments last year, up from 327 in 2024. Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission heard Wednesday night that due to repeated interactions with the same individuals, members visited 123 different encampments in 2025. Brad Potts, supervisor, municipal bylaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concept designs for future road projects complete
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 23rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The second phase of public engagement consultations on two upcoming road rehabilitation projects will begin this spring as the city seeks feedback from affected community members and businesses. Members of the development and infrastructure committee heard Thursday that conceptual designs have been completed for future road work on 16th Street SW and Eighth Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conflict of interest investigation into AER board member denied by ethics commissioner
By ZOE MASON on January 23rd, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The ethics commissioner has denied a request for investigation into an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for possible conflicts of interest. The Request for Investigation letter was issued July 22 by an Alberta landowner with an orphan well on his property. The investigation was sought on the basis of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City introduces pilot project to provide transit on stat holidays
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 23rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is launching a pilot project that will provide transit service on three statutory holidays this year to gauge demand for more regular service. The pilot will begin with service Monday, Feb. 16 for Family Day. Medicine Hat Transit will operate according to Sunday service hours (8:15 a.m. to 7:15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man faces several charges related to pair of break-and-enters
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police have arrested Simon Lilley, 50, charging him with several offences relating to two recent residential break-and-enter investigations in the city. The first break-and-enter occurred Jan. 17 when police responded to a call at a home in the 100 block of Ewart Crescent. At the time of the break-in, the homeowner was away and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta ag minister heading to UAE for trade discussions
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 23rd, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson plans to visit the United Arab Emirates to strengthen agricultural trade partnerships. This will open additional overseas markets for Alberta’s agriculture and food products, says the province, as Sigurdson both enhances existing partnerships and pursues new opportunities. “This mission is a valuable opportunity to connect with partners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reducing bed blockers top priority for Assisted Living, Nixon says
By ZOE MASON on January 22nd, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The minister responsible for continuing care appeared before the media Wednesday for the first time since doctors across the province began calling for a state of emergency in Alberta’s hospitals. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon answered questions pertaining to ongoing crisis conditions at an unrelated housing announcement press conference Wednesday. ... Read More »
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