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Council hears mobility challenges from local non-profit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A delegation of members representing REDI and its TAG Action Group made a presentation to council Monday highlighting accessibility challenges within the city, including sidewalk clearance, crosswalk visibility and limited transit hours. Larry Huchs and John Steer were on hand to present challenges often encountered by members of the public with mobility issues and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek tire slashing suspect, release surveillance footage
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for a male suspect caught on several home surveillance cameras slashing parked car tires and causing exterior damage in the early morning hours Sunday. Police say between 4:30 and 5:10 a.m. on March 15 a man vandalized several parked vehicles in the 600 block of Fifth Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local teen acquitted of wrongdoing in connection to 2024 MVC that caused another youth’s death
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2026
A Medicine Hat teen charged in connection to the death of another teen in a motor vehicle collision in the summer of 2024 has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. The youth was charged with dangerous driving causing death for his involvement in an accident that occurred when the accused was 17 years old. “In this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County farmer wins one of AFSC’s Women in Ag Awards
By medicinehatnews on March 18th, 2026
Cypress County’s Beth Cash has received one of nine Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s Women in Ag Awards for her work elevating women’s voices in the region. The awards itself seeks to highlight the vital role women play in various aspects of the agricultural industry, primarily production and research to finance, education, advocacy and community leadership. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council plans to establish new rate review committee
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 18th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors approved a motion Monday to move forward with establishing a rate review committee that will serve the purpose of allowing council to publicly set utility rates. The previous rate review committee was defeated and council has now affirmed its authority to set and regulate all electric and gas utility rates, fees and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County of Newell officers seeking arson suspect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The County of Newell Municipal Enforcement Department is seeking information to assist in identifying the person or persons responsible for setting a fishing on fire last Friday afternoon. Firefighters with the Gem Fire Department responded to the shack fire along the shoreline of the Crawling Valley Reservoir at approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building permits continue to outpace 2025 numbers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Construction in Medicine Hat is continuing at a healthy pace after a hot start to the new year. Commercial alterations continue to account for the majority of the value of new permits in 2026, with 10 permits issued for construction totalling $1.2 million in added value. February’s additions bring the total value of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leprechauns evade traps despite creative student efforts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 18th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Grades 1 and 2 students at St. Francis Xavier School came in to find their classroom in disarray Tuesday morning, with their attempts to capture a leprechaun having gone awry. “They came in and there was a disaster. They’ve been trying to catch a leprechaun, and they didn’t catch one, but he did leave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police commission launches public survey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Commission is launching its annual public survey to gather community input on policing and safety. Survey topics will include road safety, municipal enforcement, criminal investigations, uniformed officers and questions about policing as a whole in Medicine Hat, as well as a section on the local police commission. The commission says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Find truths stranger than fiction with upcoming interpretive program
By medicinehatnews on March 18th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is channelling the early 2000s with an upcoming program, “Rhys’s Believe It Or Not.” “Join us in the Nature Centre theatre for a fun and fascinating presentation all about the wacky and wild facts of nature in our area,” said park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy. “Some of these stories are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local celebs deliver meals to seniors during annual fundraiser
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Glen Motz, Della Burkett, local paramedics and members of Canadian Natural Resources have been volunteering time this week to support the Unison at Veiner Centre’s Meals on Wheels campaign. This week the Veiner Centre is hosting its annual Champion Week which runs during the March 4 Meals month-long fundraising campaign to support the Meals ... Read More »
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