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Volunteerism series wraps up with focus on unlearning outdated habits
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Registration has opened for the final free session of a five-part series hosted by the city in collaboration with Volunteer Alberta aimed at providing education on volunteerism and inspiring more people to give back to their communities. The volunteerism learning series titled “Rooted in Action” will conclude Mar. 3 with a free morning workshop ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Adoption fees lowered for adult, senior dogs as Animal Pound Services nears capacity
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 20th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Animal Pound Services is nearing capacity for canine companions, and as such is hoping to spread the word with a discount on adoption fees. Part of the issue, says animal care lead Samantha Lole, is a lack of public awareness since the City of Medicine Hat took over pound services from APARC. Before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County outlines acceptable uses and processes of AI for staff
By medicinehatnews on February 20th, 2026
Cypress County council took a stance this week on the use of artificial intelligence among staff. During Tuesday’s public meeting, it was stressed that there were no plans to initiate significant AI usage within the county, but as the technology becomes increasingly prevalent, administration sought a policy to outline acceptable use. Said policy states that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year in, provincial organization focused on ending human trafficking says much has been accomplished
By medicinehatnews on February 20th, 2026
The Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons is marking milestones as it wraps up its inaugural year. The centre has laid the groundwork for building and implementing Canada’s first comprehensive, community-led, province-wide response to human trafficking and has spent the year working on its made-in-Alberta model, which brings together community organizations, Indigenous leadership, law ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Katherine Johnson coming home to Medicine Hat with newest novel
By ZOE MASON on February 20th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A Vancouver Island-based author with roots in Medicine Hat is returning to the city next month, and she’s bringing her new book with her. Katherine Johnson will be at the Indigo Books in Medicine Hat Mall on Mar. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. doing a book signing for her second novel, Chipped. Chipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Substantial mountain snowpacks offer promising outlook for Alberta water supply in 2026
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Based on the current snowpack across the province, provincial environmental ministries are projecting a better year for water supply. Alberta has endured dry conditions for several years, but early findings from the monthly snowpack surveys have shown the most favourable conditions for early-season water supply since early 2022. February’s snow survey results show snowpack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By ZOE MASON on February 20th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith announced a packed referendum slate coming Oct. 19 during her televised address to the province Thursday evening. The referendum questions will cover a number of topics, including non-constitutional questions that ask whether Albertans support numerous proposals limiting immigration and the availability of social services to immigrants. The second set of questions ... Read More »
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