Local News
It’s Old News: Canada’s best not good enough in 1998
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
The National Hockey League’s debut at the 1998 Winter Olympics brought a dream experience for Canada fans. Two weeks later, it ended in nightmare. The 1998 Winter Games, hosted in Nagano, Japan, marked the first time the NHL took a break to allow national teams to include NHLers from each participating country. Canada and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noah, Olivia continue reigns as top baby names in Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The list of names given to babies in Alberta last year was released Tuesday, and it contained few surprises. The top name in the province for boys was Noah for the seventh year in a row, while Olivia retained the top spot on the girls list for the 13th straight year. Olivia has remained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention will be in Medicine Hat this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention is arriving in Medicine Hat this week. More than 1,000 teachers are expected at Medicine Hat College on Thursday and Friday. The convention is intended for members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association only, and the itinerary offers dozens of sessions to help teachers pursue personal and professional growth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa commits nearly $6 million for five projects in southern Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The federal government announced Tuesday a new investment of nearly $6 million to support businesses in southern Alberta. Eleanor Olszewski, the federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, was in Calgary on Tuesday to announce the funding, which will be divided among five projects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County opposes proposed changes to livestock traceability rules
By medicinehatnews on February 18th, 2026
Cypress County has sent a letter urging the provincial government to reconsider proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations, citing concern regarding undue pressure on producers. These amendments from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which are not yet implemented, will require expanded movement reporting requirements, shortened reporting timelines and enhanced premises identification obligations. Producers will need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Added amenities could be included in Dunmore Community Association’s proposed pump track
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2026
A proposed pump track for the community of Dunmore continues to evolve, with a hope now to include further amenities for those looking for recreation in the area. The Dunmore Community Association initially approached Cypress County for the project with the intent to create a non-permanent dirt structure in 2022. A letter of support was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties arrest man following armed robbery with a firearm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have arrested and charged Leonardo Garcia, 50, following an armed robbery that occurred at Walmart in that city. Mounties say they received a report on Feb. 11 from an employee that was assisting Garcia activate a new cellphone a few days prior. According to the report, Garcia displayed a weapon from inside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hits brakes on transportation plan
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 18th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city councillors have decided more public input is needed before moving forward regarding any decisions in the city’s Transportation Master Plan, voting to reevaluate feedback later this year. Originally council was expected to review the TMP during the first quarter of this year. “We’ve heard loud and clear that this needs further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to buy five upgraded water bombers for $400 million
By ZOE MASON on February 18th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government announced Tuesday a $400-million investment into five new water bombers to expand the province’s wildfire response capacity. The province has secured a contract with De Havilland Canada to procure the DHC-515 water bombers, which Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen says are substantially faster and more efficient than Alberta’s existing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group of five teens charged in attempted armed robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three 18-year-old individuals, along with two underaged teenagers, are facing multiple charges after a male victim was allegedly shot with a pellet gun and assaulted with bear spray by the group of five last Friday night. Police say they responded to the attempted armed robbery in the 700 block of Seventh Street SW at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City analyzes tax lifecycle of average resident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of a city committee recently heard a presentation from staff on the average municipal tax lifecycle experienced by an average resident in Medicine Hat. Members of the Corporate Services Committee were provided a presentation by Densie Schmaltz, manager of customer care and billing for information, who provided an overview on the lifecycle of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
