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‘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!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!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!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!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!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!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!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!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 »
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