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Province says changes to Water Amendment Act reduce red tape, improve transparency
By medicinehatnews on March 12th, 2026
The Water Amendment Act came into effect Wednesday, altering how Albertans can access and share the precious resource. Passed in the fall session of the legislature, the act aims to modernize rules and processes associated with the Water Act, reduce red tape and improve transparency without sacrificing the strong environmental protections that Albertans expect, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College appoints new member to board
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 12th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College has appointed Terence Kowalchuk as a public member to its board of governors. Kowalchuk, a chartered professional accountant, has held roles with the provincial and federal governments and is currently the chief finance officer of Weddingstar. Additionally, Kowalchuk has worked with the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, Medicine Hat Soccer Association and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some AISH recipients will avoid automatic transfer to ADAP following changes to province’s plan
By ZOE MASON on March 11th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government released more information this week about changes to the province’s disability benefit framework. In a news release Monday, the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services shared more details on the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, a new disability income assistance program introduced in February 2025 to augment the Assured Income for ... Read More »
2 responsesPembina urges governments to remove renewable restrictions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new report from the Pembina Institute is calling for the Alberta and federal governments to remove obstacles the province has placed on renewable energy generation over the course of ongoing talks about emissions policy. The November memorandum of understanding being Alberta and Ottawa suspended clean energy regulations pending a negotiated agreement on carbon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud Prevention Month: focus on investment-style scams
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2026
From pyramid and Ponzi schemes to cryptocurrency-related fraud, the Medicine Hat Police Service is reminding Hatters to be vigilant when investing money during the second week of Fraud Prevention Month. On Tuesday the MHPS released its second Public Service Announcement this month highlighting investment scams that can happen in person, over the phone, online or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Omnibus bill consolidates caregiver supports, adds tourism fee
By ZOE MASON on March 11th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An omnibus bill was tabled Tuesday to update several laws related to Alberta Budget 2026, including consolidating caregiver supports and levying a new fee for the tourism sector. Budget 2026 proposes a deficit of $9.4 billion for the coming fiscal year, more than double the current deficit. “These uncertain economic times require cautious and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks council eyes $15-million loan for new public works facility
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Brooks is seeking to borrow $14.49 million to pay for construction or purchase of a new public works and utilities facility. The debenture bylaw was given first reading by city councillors on Feb. 23. If approved, the Centennial City would seek a 35-year loan from the province or authorized financial institution ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP provide ice safety guidelines after vehicles fall through
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Bassano RCMP has released a list of guidelines for ice fisherman after two separate reports of vehicles partially falling through the ice on Crawling Valley Reservoir in February. In a news release highlighting significant events last month, Mounties say they received reports of vehicles falling through the ice on Feb. 14 and then Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to 10 weather related calls during Sunday’s blizzard conditions
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 11th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire Services says it responded to 15 calls Sunday, with 10 directly related to blowing winds of up to 100 km/h mixed with snow that resulted in falling debris and damage to city power lines and trees. Among the 10 weather related calls firefighters responded to four electrical hazards caused by trees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council urged to extend Energy Innovation Challenge
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 11th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Next Monday city councillors will consider extending a program which seeks to find innovative solutions for accelerating energy transitions that are tested in Medicine Hat, with a price tag of close to half a million dollars. In 2023 the city contributed a share of $850,000 to host the Energy Innovation Challenge in collaboration with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-op Place to host Grand Slam of Curling event in November
By JAMES TUBB on March 11th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Some of the world’s top curling talent will be on display in Medicine Hat this fall. The Grand Slam of Curling’s Masters event will be held at Co-op Place from Nov. 3-8, announced Tuesday morning at Co-op Place. The six-day event will feature 16 of the men’s and 16 of the women’s top teams ... Read More »
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