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Firefighters warn of ice dangers during warm spell
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters are cautioning residents to stay away from frozen bodies of water as warmer temperatures make ice unpredictable and unsafe. Following a record high temperature Wednesday in the Hat, local fire crews have posted a public announcement warning of the dangers of frozen surfaces in warmer weather. “Ice can weaken quickly, even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crisis? What Crisis? Hospital minister says he already has enough to address capacity issues
By ZOE MASON on January 16th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Provincial health system leaders are calling the conditions in Alberta’s hospitals “extreme” and “extraordinary.” They say acute care facilities are facing “higher sustained demand than normal,’ and that this is “a very difficult time.” One thing they won’t call it is a crisis. According to Acute Care Alberta, the province’s 16 largest hospitals are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banff Centre to host artificial intelligence summit in March
By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2026
Banff will host the upcoming National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture in March, addressing the impact of AI on Canada’s cultural and creative industries. A collaboration between Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity and the Government of Canada, the summit will facilitate conversations on both issues and opportunities surrounding AI in the cultural sector. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of local art exhibits now on display
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com New art exhibits will soon be on display at both the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and city hall, showcasing talent from locally-based to across the nation. Tonight the Esplanade hosts a public reception showcasing the drawings, painting, photography, sculptures and several more mediums for the Art and Design Faculty at Medicine Hat College. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launching new regulated market for online gambling
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Later this year the province plans to launch a new regulated market for online gambling, a form of gambling which occurs largely unregulated. Under the new regulated market online casinos and gaming providers will be required to ensure advertising does not target minors, and that financial and time-based limitation tools are available for gamblers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local childcare centre issued probationary licence for non-compliance with provincial standards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat childcare program has been issued a probationary licence by the province. The Family YMCA John Millar Child Development Centre located at 1721 21st St. SE was put on a probationary licence due to non-compliance with provincial standards, including inadequate supervision. Education and Childcare issued the licence Wednesday. It will expire April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall organizer says community has appetite for change
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 15th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The movement to recall Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright has been met with strong support, but more canvassers will be needed to meet the goal. Since Dec. 15, petition applicant Holly Turnbull has been hard at work to collect the 13,150 signatures required to meet the requirements of a successful petition under the province’s ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s Old News: Nowhere left to sit: 3-day fire levels furniture store
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
Where there was smoke, there was a fire that roared for three days in Medicine Hat. The Moore’s Furniture store, a building on the 500 block of Second Street SE, was worth $200,000-300,000 and stocked with approximately $200,000 worth of furniture before burning to the ground after a sudden blaze broke out Friday, Jan. 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters greeted with record highs this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A high-pressure system covering most of the province has ushered in a week of unseasonably warm weather in Alberta. Wednesday marked the third day of record high temperatures for parts of the province. In Medicine Hat, both Tuesday and Wednesday represented record highs. Tuesday’s daytime high of 12.2C surpassed the previous record of 10.7C, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local RV business named to industry top-50 list in magazine
By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2026
Four Seasons has been recognized as one of RVBusiness Magazine’s Top 50 RV dealers in North America. The program honours dealerships that demonstrate excellence in business practices, customer service, employee training, marketing, service operations and community involvement, and signifies that a dealership is considered among the very best in the industry. The company was recognized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College graduates reminded to register for convocation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students graduating from their programming at Medicine Hat College have until March 16 to register to attend the upcoming convocation ceremony. MHC began accepting applications online Wednesday for the ceremony planned to take place at Co-op Place in June. Students not planning on attending the ceremony still need to apply to graduate to receive ... Read More »
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