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Local cop to enter plea Feb. 10 over witness tampering charge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police officer Noel Darr is scheduled to enter a plea in February in his witness tampering case. The allegations against Darr accuse him of unlawfully attempting to “obstruct, pervert, or defeat the course of justice” by dissuading a witness from giving evidence by “threats, bribes, or other corrupt means,” according to court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination period open for Alberta ‘Community Hero’ senior awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Albertans can now nominate an individual, organization or group which has enhanced the wellbeing and quality of life of seniors in the annual Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The government opened the nomination window Friday and is asking residents to submit nominations for people and groups with a positive impact on seniors and their communities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL to host Lotus Wight, a musician with unusual instruments
By medicinehatnews on January 31st, 2026
A “songwriter and revivalist of musical antiquities,” musician Lotus Wight will make his way to the Medicine Hat Public Library stage Feb. 5. Wight promises to delight audiences with his old-timey music on banjo, guitar, jaw harp and an instrument of his own invention, the contrabass harmoniphoneum. He describes his music as being in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination window open for Alberta Business Awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period is open for 2026 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction that highlights local businesses driving innovation, building stronger communities and raising the bar for excellence in management and sustainability. This year residents can nominate businesses in 12 categories ranging the Community Attraction Award to the Indigenous Business Award and Female Entrepreneur Award, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operation Cold Start kicks off Sunday across Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in the region are partnering with law enforcement agencies across the province during the annual public awareness campaign aimed at reducing thefts of idling vehicles during the winter months. Operation Cold Start runs from Feb. 1-7 across the province. During this time police will be actively checking on unattended, idling vehicles to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces rural broadband expansion to 83,000 more homes
By medicinehatnews on January 31st, 2026
An additional 759 communities will soon have access to high-speed rural broadband as part of ongoing efforts by Alberta’s government. With the completion of the latest phase of funding through the Universal Broadband Fund, 83,000 more homes around the province will now have access to reliable high-speed internet, as the province says it recognizes that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed hopes to dispel misconceptions about homelessness through ‘More Than You Think’ campaign
By medicinehatnews on January 31st, 2026
The Mustard Seed is launching a new campaign which aims to combat common misconceptions about homelessness. The campaign invites Canadians to look beyond surface-level assumptions and recognize homelessness is not simply about the absence of housing, but often caused by intersecting challenges such as trauma, job loss, health concerns and social isolation. It plans to, ... Read More »
1 responseMental health capacity-building program spotlit at recent public meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s mental health capacity building, known as HUG and My Place programs, provided a presentation to trustees earlier this month. During the Jan. 13 public meeting, trustees learned about the universal mental health programming offered to available for students. The HUG and MyPlace programs encourage students through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister says Alberta is India’s ‘preferred energy partner’ following visit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s minister of Indigenous relations says trading ties between Alberta and India have strengthened during talks at an international forum of global energy leaders. Rajan Sawhney, who is also a sitting member on the province’s Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline advisory team, recently led a delegation of 27 energy companies from Alberta to participate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help feed your neighbours with Burger it Forward
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 31st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Burger it Forward campaign is back in the Gas City, supporting Canadians experiencing food insecurity one meal at a time. Canada Beef, the organizers of the campaign, say food bank usage is at an all-time high, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks in the past month. Roughly 23 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landowner’s ethics complaints stem from broken system
By ZOE MASON on January 31st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The proponent of two requests for investigation into alleged conflicts of interest regarding an Alberta Energy Regulator board member says his complaints are motivated by frustrations with a broken system. Dwight Popowich is a landowner in Two Hills, where he has been engaged in a years-long battle to have the orphan well on his ... Read More »
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