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Watershed Explorer series wraps up with a challenge for enthusiasts
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Watershed Explorers closes out on Feb 22, offering a final challenge to young nature enthusiasts. In the sixth and final part, Watershed Challenge will focus on residents’ role as stewards of the watershed. Previous instalments, aimed at children ages 6-12, have covered subjects such as creatures that call the watershed home, water quality and native ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art Room on 2nd to be a permanent fixture for displaying, selling local works
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Art Room on 2nd is once again full of colour and creativity, and this time it’s here to stay. Core artists and owners Erin Stelmaschuk Beigel, Jackie Deblasio, Theresa Eisenbarth and Ursula Maser have hosted several popup galleries in the space in the past, including a month-long exhibit last November. “Our whole premise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person counselling service now offered in Redcliff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new collaboration between the Medicine Hat Family Service and Redcliff Family and Community Support Service is providing in-person counselling services in Redcliff. No dates have been released on when the service will launch, however it will be offered to clients on a sliding scale rate. Inquiries for rate qualifications as well as appointments ... Read More »
1 responseLocals will join province-wide rally to support recall petitions
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Medicine Hat will join several communities in rallying spirits for local recall campaigns Saturday. Rallies are intended to increase public awareness and demonstrate the growing grassroots momentum behind the movement, especially as many MLAs adjust their schedules in the face of mounting public pressure, according to organizers. “The timing isn’t lost on people,” said Brittany ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta museum officially open for 2026 on Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Saturday the Medalta in the Historic Clay District is hosting a free event to celebrate the official 2026 museum opening. Residents are invited to the historic museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7 to enjoy the museum with free admission throughout the day as well as free guided tours. Tours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith to attend economic forum in Brooks on Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The premier will return to her riding Monday to participate in the “Palliser Economic Partnership: Conversation with the honourable MLA Danielle Smith” on Monday evening at the Heritage Inn Hotel in Brooks. Smith has been named guest of honour for the event and fundraiser, which aims to discuss economic development, agriculture, workforce sustainability and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free registration for Veiner Centre tax clinic opens Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Feb. 11 the Unison at Veiner Centre will begin booking appointments for its free annual tax clinic that will begin at the end of the month and run until April. The clinic is open for individuals who are at least 50 years old and have an individual income limit of $40,000 a year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wielding another new power, justice minister denies funding for Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
By ZOE MASON on February 7th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A charitable legal education organization was denied grant funding from the Alberta Law Foundation this week after recent legislative changes drastically altered the funding structure for legal non-profits in Alberta over the last year. The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, a non-profit charitable organization focused on using education, outreach and original research to advance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South-Country Co-op’s paper hearts campaign starts Monday in support of mental health
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thirty-nine South Country Co-op locations across the region are launching Monday the annual “Communities in Mind” fundraiser in support of local mental health. The campaign kicked off in 2021 with a single Co-op, and has expanded over five years to include four more Co-ops. The fundraiser asks customers to purchase one of the paper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional unemployment still highest in Alberta in January
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The latest numbers released by Statistics Canada on Friday show Alberta exceeding the national average on several key labour market indicators, although unemployment remains highest in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region. The Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region continued to post the province’s highest seasonally unadjusted three-month average unemployment rate, which was just under 7 per cent in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP offer prevention tips after nearly 3,900 business B&Es in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2026
With 3,858 business break-and-enters across Alberta RCMP jurisdiction throughout 2025, Mounties are sharing some tips to keep the number of incidents trending downward. Possible ways for business owners to make their property less attractive to potential thieves include installing and consistently activating an alarm system, good quality cameras that provide full coverage of the space ... Read More »
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