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New study provides insights on Alberta immigrant workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A study of data by Statistics Canada shows immigrants in Alberta earn more with time, but still less than the national average. The on the economic outcomes of immigrants in Alberta analyzed thousands of immigrant workers and their families over a five-year period and examines how workers integrate into the province’s labour market over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta on pace to shatter recent influenza records, adding more than 2,500 cases in the last week of the year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta is straining under the pressure of a particularly difficult flu season heading into the new year, with more than 11,000 cases of influenza confirmed according to the most recent provincial numbers. The last week of the year saw the province contending with 2,719 influenza cases and an influenza positivity rate of 35.95 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose foresees another progress-filled year in 2026
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 6th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After a busy year, Prairie Rose Public Schools is looking to keep up the momentum and continue to push for academic success. Even with the small interruption of 2025 being an election year and bringing in some new board of trustees members, PRPS superintendent Reagan Weeks says she feels a sense of incredible dedication ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man faces seven counts of fraud over $5K after investigation in Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after a lengthy fraud investigation in Oyen. The investigation was initiated in October following reports that a local company had one of its combines repossessed. Officials with the company told the RCMP they believed the repossession was the result of a forged bill of sale. Following an investigation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learn to grow your own prairie plants at upcoming Interpretive Program event
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2026
In collaboration with the Community Food Connections Association, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is teaching residents how to grow their own prairie plants. Taking place on Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., participants will be introduced to the world of seed collecting and saving, stratification and other forms of propagation. Attendees will be given a small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta minister attends Montana Chamber event to talk power grid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta cabinet minister is attending a two-day event in Montana where he will deliver a keynote address and meet with officials to discuss opportunities to enhance power grid reliability. Nathan Neudorf, minister of affordability and utilities, is currently visiting neighbouring Montana to attend its Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Days at the Capitol, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillors approve Harlow rezoning request after hearing from neighbours and city officials
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 6th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city councillors approved a rezoning application that will allow development of new multi-dwelling homes in Harlow after hearing concerns from neighbours during a public meeting Monday. Councillors voted unanimously to the rezoning changes following a public presentation, second and third readings and a brief closed session during its first public meeting back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration opens for spring’s Medicine Hat Massacre adventure race
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 6th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The date has been announced for the 2026 Medicine Hat Massacre adventure race. For nearly 20 years, the Cypress Hills have attracted athletes from across Canada to southeastern Alberta for the nine-hour endurance challenge. Set for May 9 this year, participants are armed only with a map and compass and are tasked with navigating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four structure fires among 240 calls for service in December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to 240 calls for service in December and members also participated in several holiday events giving back to the community. Crews were dispatched to four structure fires calls and eight outdoor fires last month, as well as responding to three ice and aquatic related incidents. Firefighters also responded to 83 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One person dead after falling through ice on Rattlesnake Lake
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An individual in Bow Island has died after falling through the ice on Rattlesnake Lake. The Bow Island Fire Department were dispatched to Rattlesnake Lake at 9:43 p.m. on Thursday night in response to reports of a person falling through the ice. Command 1, Rescue 1 and Rescue 3 were dispatched to the scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to consider rezoning request facing neighbour opposition
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 3rd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com During its first regular meeting of 2026, city councillors are expected to vote on rezoning changes that would allow the development of new multi-dwellings homes in Southlands. New Tab Homes is seeking council to approve a request to rezone four sites of vacant parcels from low density residential to medium density residential along Southlands ... Read More »
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