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More than 300 pistachio products now recalled over salmonella risks
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The number of pistachio products recalled for potential salmonella contamination continues to grow, reaching more than 300 different products. An update to the list of products was released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday, the latest in multiple updates as more products are found to pose a health risk. Residents are encouraged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New local recreation mobile app available to download
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is making it easier to find recreational activities, drop-in events and sign up for memberships in 2026 with a new app introduced by the parks and recreation department called “Active MH.” The new app will allow users to explore several recreational activities happening throughout the city and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program invites nature lovers to art night
By Medicine Hat News on December 31st, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is putting out the call for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike to join them for art night at the Nature Centre. Planned for beginners, participants will create a nature scene using watercolours and acrylic paints on Jan. 10, starting at 7 p.m. The event is $20 per person with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fired CAO sues city, mayor for more than $1.3 million
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Former city manager Ann Mitchell has filed lawsuits against the City of Medicine Hat and Mayor Linnsie Clark. CBC News reported Tuesday that the total value of the compensation sought in the two lawsuits tops $1.3 million. The lawsuit against the city is alleging wrongful dismissal. The lawsuit against Clark is claiming defamation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report breaks down missing persons alerts across the country involving Indigenous
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual report of the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Plus People included an update on MMIWG2S+ across the country for the year 2024, including in Alberta. According to data from the not-for-profit organization Aboriginal Alert, 1,324 missing persons alerts involving Indigenous people were issued in 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial police force not a popular or necessary idea, critics say
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Critics are calling the recommendation of the Alberta Next Panel report to establish a provincial police force before 2032 both unpopular and unnecessary. The report from the province’s Alberta Next Panel released Dec. 19 included a recommendation to establish a provincial police force and transition away from RCMP community policing prior to the expiration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County mayor foresees good things for Cypress in 2026
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is reflecting on a good year despite some minor hiccups, and is hoping for a strong 2026. The year was a good one financially, says Mayor Dan Hamilton, with them able to maintain a tax rate below 20 per cent among the other municipalities while still improving services, investing in economic development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public information night announced for new Catholic school
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As construction continues on the new K-9 Holy Trinity Academy school, which is set to open its doors to welcome students in September 2027, families are invited to an hour-long information night planned in February. The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education announced it will be hosting a special update for families on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking public’s help locating wanted man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police are looking for Chad Lentz, 46, who is currently wanted on numerous outstanding warrants and have released a photo of Lentz seeking information from the public on his location. Lentz is described as a white male, 5-foot-11, approximately 185 pound with a shaved head, blue eyes and several tattoos on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afternoon balloon drop planned at Big Marble for New Year’s Eve Fest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre will ring in the New Year ton Wednesday afternoon with several free family activities, as well as an afternoon balloon drop to mark the start of 2026. The New Year’s Eve Fest begins at noon and includes free, all-ages events like floor hockey, skating, family games, inflatable bouncy alley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police seek information following robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Officers are seeking information from nearby businesses and passing motorists who may have witnessed or recorded a robbery beneath the Allowance Avenue overpass on Boxing Day. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Dec. 26 police responded to a report of a personal robbery after a 36-year-old man was allegedly approached by Matthew Perini, 35, who ... Read More »
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