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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 »
Be the first to comment!Yuill School of Agriculture expects to hit ground running
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 11th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local farmer Nichole Neubauer gave Prairie Rose trustees an update on the Yuill School of Agriculture on Tuesday, continuing to advocate growth for crops and students alike. All groundwork is complete on the project as of last autumn, says Neubauer, and they anticipate being able to hit the ground running come spring. “As for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming nature walk putting focus on prairie forests
By medicinehatnews on March 10th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is taking a long look at the distant past with its latest announced program: Prairie Forests, Past and Present. “Have you ever wondered where coal comes from, and what the landscape and environment would have been like at that time?” assistant chief interpreter Mhairi Donnelly asks. “How big were these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation and several other groups hosting Philanthropy & Professional Advisors Tradeshow
By medicinehatnews on March 10th, 2026
In partnership with the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub, HALO Air Ambulance and the YMCA, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will host its Philanthropy & Professional Advisors Tradeshow on March 11. “This event is about proactive, informed planning,” said CFSEA executive director Niki Gray. “Individuals, families and businesses across southeastern Alberta are navigating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to roll out new interactive infrastructure map; will monitor water pipes to prevent “Calgary” like situation
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 10th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hatters will soon be able to log onto the city’s website and receive real-time data, conditions and updates on the infrastructure system through an online tool being developed by staff. The new open data portal tool demonstration was shown to committee members last week and will provide information about roads, power lines and underground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic division presents sponsorship opportunities for new ‘community’ school
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 10th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com With construction on schedule for the new Holy Trinity Academy K-9 school to open in 2027, the school division is reaching out to the community as it seeks to raise approximately $4 million to complete the project. The total cost for the new school, which includes two full-sized gymnasiums and a 400-seat theatre, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat hires new CFO
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat announced Monday it has hired a new managing director of corporate services and chief financial officer. Mustansar Nadeem was selected for the role after a fulsome recruitment process, and will begin his tenure as CFO on May 4. Nadeem has a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Allison University, a ... Read More »
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