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Municipal election expenses break records again; Barnes spends $53K in unsuccessful run
By ZOE MASON on March 6th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 municipal election was the priciest on record for both the council and the mayoral seats. Mayoral candidate Drew Barnes’s failed bid for the mayoral seat was the most expensive campaign in Medicine Hat history. Barnes collected over $53,000 for his effort, spending nearly all of it, with a $312.23 surplus left over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officer’s plea entry delayed once again
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A scheduled plea entry for a Medicine Hat police officer has been postponed for a second time. Const. Noel Darr of the Medicine Hat Police Service was scheduled to enter a plea in provincial court Thursday for charges of obstructing justice. The case was adjourned to Mar. 26 to accommodate the availability of Darr’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026 cuts thousands out of seniors benefits
By ZOE MASON on March 6th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Thousands of Alberta seniors and their caregivers will lose income supports due to cuts in Budget 2026. The income threshold for the Alberta Seniors Benefit was lowered by nine per cent in Budget 2026, although the budget also includes significant investment in continuing care infrastructure and affordable housing. “The reduction in the threshold makes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-op Place reps The Arena at redesigned fan section
By JAMES TUBB on March 6th, 2026
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Co-op Place is paying homage to the former home of the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers Den, located at the bottom of Section B, has been upgraded to include relics from The Arena, including the infamous exterior sign that was removed in February and now hangs prominently in Co-op Place. “I’ve been looking at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March officially declared Amyloidosis Awareness Month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The month of March has been declared Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the City of Medicine Hat, to encourage residents to educate themselves on this potentially fatal condition. Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a protein called amyloid builds up in organs. This buildup causes damage to the peripheral nerves, heart, kidneys, liver, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Focus of upcoming MH Interpretive Program nature walk is river ice
By medicinehatnews on March 5th, 2026
As the weather fluctuates between sun and snow, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to learn about the importance of the frozen river. “The world of river ice hosts a marvel of wildlife interactions,” said park interpreter Erika Derman “Join us as we will walk along the frozen shore as we talk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn of AI deepfakes audio and videos used in frauds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the first week of Fraud Prevention Month the Medicine Hat Police Service has released a public service announcement about the increasing number of sophisticated scams designed to copy or mimic a person using artificial intelligence. Police say criminals are finding news to exploit AI technology for financial gains, including AI voice cloning scams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta joins other jurisdictions on national energy corridor deal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Ten provinces and territories have agreed to a national energy corridor agreement to build electricity infrastructure across the country. The agreement brings together Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and the Northwest Territories to advance new electricity transmission projects and strategic inter-ties across Canada. Provincial and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA in court this week for Bill 2 injunction hearing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association is in court Wednesday and Thursday this week for an injunction hearing regarding the controversial Bill 2. This week’s hearing will determine whether the Back to School Act should be suspended pending the outcome of the ATA’s broader legal challenge. Whether the court rules in favour of the injunction, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD welcomes record number of Indigenous students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This school year 650 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students are enrolled within Medicine Hat Public School Division, which continues to welcome more Indigenous students year over year. According to a recent FNMI program update presentation provided to school board trustees, the division has experienced a year-over-year growth of FNMI students from 318 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidden Valley closing for the season after March 15
By medicinehatnews on March 5th, 2026
Hidden Valley Ski Resort is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to make their way out in the coming weeks before the upcoming end of season. A recent post on the social media of the resort announced that closing day will be Mar. 15, and invited residents out to enjoy a final two weeks on the slopes before ... Read More »
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