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Medicine Hat group joining Edmonton, Calgary in pro-Canadian federation events on Saturday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 21st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Albertans will gather today in Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat to celebrate the province’s vital and inseparable role within the Canadian federation, according to organizers of an anti-separatist event. Local organizer Brittany Doctor says while the event was initially conceived by partners in Edmonton and Calgary, she’s pleased to be including the Gas City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Critics blast Smith’s immigration, Constitutional plans following TV address
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 21st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A variety of public advocacy groups, unions and opponents have responded to Premier Danielle Smith’s Thursday night address to the province. In Thursday’s speech, Smith addressed low oil prices, immigration and Alberta’s relationship to the Canadian federation. She also announced a nine-question referendum coming Oct. 19. Alberta Union for Provincial Employees president Sandra Azocar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Separation question to be added if petition succeeds, Smith says; Premier unsure what province will save by restricting services for immigrants
By ZOE MASON on February 21st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith provided more details at a media availability Friday about the referendum coming in October. Smith announced the referendum during her address to the province Thursday night. The referendum poses nine questions to Albertans, including several non-constitutional questions about the future of Alberta’s immigration policy and a number of constitutional questions seeking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three decades in the making, long sought after teepee coming to fruition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 21st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The White Horse Rider Co. teepee project is just about ready to kick off, and residents are invited to come learn about the plans to create a space to open dialogue and learn anything Indigenous. The story behind these teepees started more than 30 years ago, says organizer Brenda Mercer, during a visit to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province, city, Rotary combine to provide $250,000 to Monarch 1911 Society
By ZOE MASON on February 21st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The historic Monarch Theatre received a significant investment Friday from a combination of government and community partners. Monarch 1911 Society treasurer Brian Robinson says the society purchased the theatre in 2023 with the goal of becoming the stewards of Canada’s oldest purpose-built movie theatre. The theatre has been operating for 115 years. “Once ownership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB hosting free webinar on frauds and cybercrime
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 21st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next week ATB is hosting a free online workshop that will teach participants strategies to help protect their wealth as cybercrimes and frauds are becoming more prevalent in the online world. The webinar titled “Protecting your Wealth from Fraud and Cybercrime” will be hosted by Aisha Kitchlew, senior manager of fraud and cybercrime with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to review updated whistleblower policy
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 21st, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In March city councillors are expected to review and possibly adopt changes to a whistleblower policy that would allow anonymous third-party reporting at city hall. Last October former councillor Shila Sharps set forth a motion to introduce an independent third-party mechanism that allows for anonymous disclosure and strengthen anti-retaliation protection for whistleblowers. Sharps also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free workshop aims to support employees with disabilities
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next Wednesday business owners and employers in Medicine Hat are invited to participate in a free virtual workshop designed to help recruit, retain and support employees with disabilities. The hour-long workshop titled “Inclusive by Design” runs Feb. 25 and will provide participants information about disability awareness concepts, implementing workplace accommodations and onboarding and recruitment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches ‘Find a Provider’ to replace ‘Find a Doctor’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government announced Thursday the launch of a redesigned online tool to help Albertans connect with primary care providers. Alberta Find a Provider helps Albertans connect with nearby family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered midwives and clinics accepting new patients to streamline the process for accessing preventive care. More than 800 primary care providers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial government touts progress made though community grant programs
By medicinehatnews on February 20th, 2026
The province released a statement Thursday highlighting strides made in communities due to $64 million invested in Community Facility Enhancement Program and Community Initiatives Program grants in the past year. These grants allow for non-profit organizations to create jobs, deliver services, improve facilities and strengthen communities, as well as potentially provide essential supports for thousands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than $4M lost to fraud-related scams in the Hat in 2025
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 20th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hatters were scammed for more than $4 million in 2025 through local and global fraud-related crimes, according to the Medicine Hat Police Service. On Wednesday night members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission heard that residents had been scammed for millions in online and phone fraud crimes, and only approximately 4 per cent was ... Read More »
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