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Hwy 3 twinning money among local mentions in budget
By ZOE MASON on February 27th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The province will spend at least three more years in the red according to the 2026-27 budget released Thursday. Budget 2026 features a $9.4 billion deficit – $4.2 billion more than last year’s shortfall and $4.5 billion more than should be allowed under the government’s own fiscal framework. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Independence event tonight at college to be met by peaceful demonstration, students say
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Independence Tour is making a stop in Medicine Hat this evening. The Rebel News event is being held on the campus of Medicine Hat College from 6-9 p.m. The event is described in a promotional video as a series of talks focused on the province’s future, rights and place “in, or better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist in final 8 of Sirius XM’s Top of the Country contest
By ZOE MASON on February 27th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat-area country artist has advanced to the semifinal round of a nationwide contest. In her third attempt at Sirius XM’s Top of the Country contest, Morgan Klaiber has made it to the final eight. Klaiber grew up on a ranch 30 minutes south of Medicine Hat in a household rich in both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say fictional social media post is not based on actual incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thursday afternoon Medicine Hat police issued a public service announcement responding to concerns over an obviously fictional social media post referencing a local elementary school, as well as businesses and services located in Crestwood. Police say they were made aware of a social media post from McBride’s Bakery on Wednesday and can confirm the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Application window opens for Medicine Hat’s capital grant program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The application period is open for the small funding stream of the City of Medicine Hat’s capital grant program. The capital grant program was created in 2025 to provide non-profit organizations in the city with a straightforward and standardized way to submit funding request for capital projects. The program has two streams, small and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City intends to improve communication on transit holiday hours
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City staff aim to improve direct communication with transit riders about a new pilot project that now provides service on select holidays. At the start of 2026 the city announced it would expand transit services in a pilot program in response to rider requests for service on statutory holidays. On Monday, members of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Momentum’ a 10-year community wellbeing strategy
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City committee members were provided a presentation on a community wellbeing plan, which is being designed as a 10-year strategy with nine specific goals in mind. The 10-year strategy titled “Momentum” provides a detailed look into factors that influence wellbeing in the community, such as poverty, safety, health and wellness and economic enhancement. Data ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights of Columbus hosting free-throw tourney
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Knights of Columbus have announced the 2026 K of C Free Throw Championships will run in March, and registration is open for Catholic students aged nine to 14. The competition between schools in the district will be held at Notre Dame Academy on Mar. 8 and each school will be able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!MLA recall petitions failing as bulk due in coming weeks
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As deadlines draw near for various recall petitions across the province, several initiatives have proven to be unsuccessful. As of writing, petitions against MLAs Demetrios Nicolaides, Angela Pitt, Rajan Sawhney, Myles McDougall, Dale Nally and Jason Stephan have all fallen short of the required number of signatures required to trigger the next stage of ... 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 »
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