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RCMP opens contest for kids to name 13 future K9 officers in Innisfail
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The RCMP is asking Canadian kids to suggest names for this year’s class of police dog puppies. The Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta is looking for help naming 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born at the centre this year. Every year, the RCMP asks children to come up with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province taking aim at hidden tourist fees and destination marketing profits
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government is introducing legislation aiming to crack down on hidden fees to protect tourists and prevent businesses from pocketing destination marketing fees. The proposed legislation will require full price transparency at booking and impose uniform guidelines for the voluntary collection and reinvestment of destination marketing fees. Tracy Douglas, president and CEO Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top 7 over 70 launches nomination window
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Both nominations and ticket sales are set to begin for this year’s Top 7 Over 70 awards for Medicine Hat, celebrating the contributions of seniors in the region. At the launch event Wednesday, dignitaries stopped to commemorate the impact of the local event, which has served as a springboard to bring the initiative far ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund will remain in mall location for at least another year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund is extending its stay in the Medicine Hat Mall for at least another year. Primaris, owner and operator of Medicine Hat Mall, has provided the Santa Claus Fund with a signifiant rent break that will allow the non-profit to maintain the current location, ensuring continued accessibility and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workforce development workshop presented by provincial chamber of commerce
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com At the beginning of March the Alberta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free webinar designed to provide participants knowledge, skills and abilities to implement talent supply-chain solutions. The Talent Pipeline Management webinar runs Mar. 4 and will highlight the TPM academy training, which was developed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation and offers collaborative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government commits to $10.8B education budget
By ZOE MASON on February 26th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta announced Wednesday that education funding in the forthcoming budget will total $10.8 billion, a seven per cent increase over Budget 2025. The $722-million increase will mainly be used to obtain more staff, but other major investments will support programs to address growing complexity in the classroom. “Our government remains firmly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Public School Division releases 2026-27 school year calendar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division released its 2026-27 school calendar on its website Wednesday. Following summer break, classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Notable dates include: Sept. 18 – Division-wide professional development day; Sept. 30 – National Truth and Reconciliation Day, schools will be open; Oct. 9 and Nov. 12, 13 – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting post-lunar eclipse discussion
By medicinehatnews on February 26th, 2026
A total lunar eclipse is coming to Medicine Hat, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to learn about this unique astrological event. A total lunar eclipse, when the Earth is fully between the moon and the sun, allows the moon to appear blood red. This full ‘blood moon’ will be visible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District looks back at initial success after first two years
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 25th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is looking back on two years as of Tuesday, and forward to all the years to come. The time has gone quickly, says president Sterling Hyde, even though the guild has been running for much longer. Since its incorporation as a non-profit, the guild has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immigration, medical assistance in dying on agenda as legislature resumes
By ZOE MASON on February 25th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Ahead of the start of the first sitting of 2026, government house leader Joseph Schow outlined UCP government priorities for the spring session of the legislature. With a deficit budget set to be released Thursday, Schow says the government will focus on key priorities like education, health care and building infrastructure during this session. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet’s last local flight in June
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 25th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com WestJet has confirmed it will cease its scheduled air service between Calgary and Medicine Hat, as well as Calgary to Lethbridge, in June. According to WestJet the decision to end air service comes as the company continues a strategic overhaul of its 2026 schedule, prioritizing route profitability over regional expansion. “The decision to end ... Read More »
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