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Hot air balloon festival documentary to screen at Monarch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new documentary that captures the experience of the annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival will screen at the Monarch Theatre in April. “Rise Up: The Film” is promoted as exploring the themes of community, connection and hope while covering a festival that has grown into a large-scale hot air balloon event attracting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP investigating vandalism and theft from community centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Oyen RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter that occurred at the community centre in the small hamlet of Bindloss, located approximately 130 kilometres north of Medicine Hat near the Saskatchewan border. Mounties say at some time between Jan. 6 and 7, an unknown person or people broke into the community centre and stole numerous items ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress exploring options to combat new noxious weed
By medicinehatnews on February 4th, 2026
A new noxious plant has been found in the region, requiring a new response. Halogeton glomeratus, better known as saltlover, is a noxious weed and regulated under the Alberta Weed Control Act. It is also listed on the Canadian Seeds Act. Currently, it has been found in Cypress County and within Special Area No. 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province accepting applications for Teacher Advisory Council, to be selected by education minister
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Applications for the provincial Teacher Advisory Council opened Monday, inviting teachers and principals from across Alberta to take part in shaping the future of education policy. The council will bring together up to 15 educators representing a diverse range of school settings, roles and communities to share their perspectives with the minister of Education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County looks back at busy close to 2025
By medicinehatnews on February 4th, 2026
Cypress County received Tuesday an update on its fourth quarter for several sectors of community services, helping to plan for the future. The recreation department reports it has managed to identify all facilities and amenities operated by each community group in the region, as well as establish a 15-year history on grant and capital project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘More difficult fiscal environment,” Horner hints ahead of budget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Finance Minister Nate Horne said Tuesday that Alberta’s Budget 2026 will focus on disciplined decision-making, protecting essential services and keeping finances stable during challenging times and continued global uncertainty. Horner cites lower-than-anticipated oil prices, as well as an increasing demand on government programs and services to meet growing population as putting significant strain on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drunk man charged after assaulting RCMP officer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com David Baby, 52, from Bassano has been charged following a “brief scuffle” with Mounties last week. On Jan. 28, RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance in a local business, and upon arriving on scene were met by Baby who was intoxicated and standing in the middle of the road after creating a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County fills needed public spot on subdivision and developmental appeal board
By medicinehatnews on February 4th, 2026
Cypress County has selected a member of the public to serve on the subdivision and developmental appeal board. Due to changes in the bylaw, the current composition of the board was found to no longer be in compliance with the board requirements. Council was required to appoint an additional public member to ensure compliance with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No injuries after vehicle collides into home in southeast
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police say no one was injured after a vehicle drove into a home on Clelland Crescent last Saturday, however the driver of the vehicle has been charged with impaired driving. Shortly before midnight on Jan. 31 police say they responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a residence on Clelland Crescent. According to officers the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local journalists mentioned in former police chief’s lawsuit
By ZOE MASON on February 3rd, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Two local journalists are mentioned in the lawsuit filed by former Medicine Hat police chief Mike Worden against MHPS Const. Noel Darr. Darr is scheduled to appear at the Medicine Hat Court of Justice on Feb. 10 to enter a plea after he was charged with witness tampering in July following an investigation by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition NDP calls for more government action on health crisis as Smith’s media silence hits four weeks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The opposition NDP has issued a petition demanding further action from the UCP government on the health-care crisis in the province’s hospitals. The NDP is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to address Albertans and acknowledge the ongoing crisis conditions across the health-care system. Smith has not been present at a media availability since Jan. ... Read More »
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