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Lots of moving parts to consider in bid for standalone urban riding
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 21st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following a presentation to the Alberta Electoral Boundary Commission last Friday, city councillors say the commission needs to consider a variety of factors making any decision to change Medicine Hat to a standalone urban electoral riding. City officials are seeking to change the city’s current electoral boundaries, especially its Brooks-Medicine Hat electoral district, into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged after stolen copper wire found in stolen vehicle
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brain Aske and Chelsea Grisbrook have been charged in relation to a copper wire theft investigation by members of the Medicine Hat police. Last Friday, an MHPS Patrol Section officer located a stolen vehicle on Ninth Street NE leading to the arrest of Aske and Grisbrook. During a search of the vehicle police located ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City committees will examine outstanding items
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 20th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to catch up on loose ends left by the previous councils and receive helpful information, all outstanding council motions, budget capital projects and major operating expenses will be reviewed in detail at upcoming committee meetings. During a brief public meeting Monday councillors thanked city staff for efforts to compile the large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Blue Monday’ rooted in tough time of year for many
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 20th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This week started on a low note with Blue Monday, marketed as the most depressing day of the year. Initially coined in 2005 by UK travel company, Sky Travel, it is thought that cold temperatures, short daylight hours and post-holiday stress all contribute to the feeling, though there is no scientific evidence to suggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE demands action on staffing levels as health-care ‘crisis’ continues
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2026
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is calling for change as workers hit the wall. AUPE vice-president James Gault says the solution requires much more than the hospital rooms and beds promised by the provincial government, as the union says “it is time to recognize Alberta’s health-care system is in crisis.” “Staff are being assaulted. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta minister and Parliamentary Secretary on three-week India trip
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Rajan Sawhney, Alberta’s minister of Indigenous relations, and Shane Getson, parliamentary secretary for economic corridor development and chair of the Alberta India Advisory Committee, are traveling to India for three weeks for a variety of meetings with foreign diplomats. According to a release the trip will include several meetings with government officials, private-sector leaders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province puts $2 million toward inpatient tower, research centre at Alberta Children’s Hospital
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 20th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is investing $2 million to plan an expanded inpatient tower and a new research centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. This funding is matched by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and aims to increase capacity and improve care for children in Calgary and across the province. “Expanding Alberta Children’s Hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre operator calls for more resources for elder abuse victims
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Unison, the company that operates the Veiner Centre and the Kerby Centre in Calgary, is calling for more support for Alberta seniors who experience elder abuse, and is reminding victims to call EARL. “With so few shelter options, the Elder Abuse Resource Line plays a critical role in protecting vulnerable seniors,” reads a Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather experts expect another hot year as temperatures to continue breaking record highs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to new weather data released by the federal government Monday, forecasters expect conditions in 2026 to be among the hottest on record, and comparable to the last three years. The Government of Canada released its annual global mean temperature forecast this week and based on current modelling, the Earth is predicted to be ... Read More »
1 responseComedy for the Games event will support Special Olympics
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2026
Supporting the upcoming Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, comedians Adam Growe and Todd Ness will be taking the stage at the Esplanade. Both Growe – the host of Cash Cab – and comedy festival regular Ness will be in the city March 8 for the event. The show will consist of a trivia-comedy segment with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas and electric fees set to rise for Brooks ratepayers in April
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Residents of Brooks have until the end of the month to send objections, concerns or support for the increase of a franchise fee for ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., which supplies natural gas – a move that will impact ratepayers. The utility company will file an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission requesting the ... Read More »
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