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Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat now accepting nominations for annual Inspire Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Nominations are now open for an award for local women demonstrating excellence in business. The Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat is welcoming submissions nominating an inspiring woman until Apr. 24. The Women in Business Inspire Award is an annual event celebrating local community and business leaders with the recognition of their peers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locally produced Medalta documentary to show at Monarch Theatre
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Tickets are now on sale for three screenings of “Clay, Creativity & the Comeback,” produced by well-known local film maker Luke Fandrich or Editing Luke, at the Monarch Theatre in late April and early May. Originally made in 2019 the documentary highlights efforts to save Medalta in the Historic Clay District and transform the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas prices dip during second quarter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The price for natural gas is set to decrease during the next three-month period, while power prices remain at the minimum mandated rate. Updated pricing from the municipal utility department shows April’s natural gas default rate is dropping to $1.638 per gigajoule, down from March’s $1.641. The natural gas rate is based on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy March for local firefighters includes more than 200 calls for service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Last month Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services responded to 215 total calls for service, including five structure fires and seven electrical related incidents caused by high winds. Firefighters also responded to 24 motor vehicle collisions, 22 outdoor fires, 30 medical responses, 27 calls involving carbon monoxide or other gases and 58 fire alarms. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBSA seizes large quantity of cocaine in search of commercial truck
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com More than 86 kilograms of suspected cocaine were intercepted at the Coutts border entry in southern Alberta last month. The Canada Border Services Agency stopped a commercial truck carrying a load declared as produce headed for Calgary on Feb. 15. During the search, officers found 70 bricks of suspected cocaine hidden in three suitcases. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC shines spotlight on environmental biology student
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Second-year environmental biology and reclamation technology student Alyssa Watson, who is completing her diploma program at Medicine Hat College, was recently recognized for top marks by the Canadian Land Reclamation Association and City of Medicine Hat. Watson was presented an award, which included a $1000 scholarship sponsored by the city, for maintaining the highest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council receives clear list of large capital construction projects
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff have re-worked an overview of all capital construction projects underway within all municipal departments to provide sitting councillors more clarity on where funds are spent. Earlier this year council asked staffers to provide clarity and add provisions for economic development reports to be brought forward through the development and infrastructure committee. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City warns residents to watch out for fake paving companies
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to a media release Thursday, fraudulent asphalt companies have once again been reported by residents in Medicine Hat. The city says these transient companies may offer paving service at a discounted price, however the work fails to meet minimum industry standards. “Be aware of the risks of hiring such contractors, as they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill 27 will make changes needed to execute Alberta Budget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government is putting forward legislation amending several key pieces of legislation to deliver on initiatives outlined in Budget 2026. “Budget 2026 is our plan to face a hard year head on,” said Minister of Finance Nate Horner. “It focuses on what matters, makes careful choices and takes decisive action where it counts.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!24-year-old Bassano man faces several charges following fight with officers, collision
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 24-year-old man from Bassano, who has not been identified by RCMP, faces several charges after his alleged involvement in two fights, one with police officers, as well as colliding his vehicle into a parked vehicle last Sunday night. Mounties in Bassano responded to a report of a fight at a home between two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rezoning request OK’d for proposed mid-rise apartment in Ranchlands
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved an application to rezone 21 Ranchlands Blvd. to allow for a mid-rise apartment building that would exceed three storeys. During a public meeting Wednesday, committee members were provided a presentation on the application to rezone the city-owned 1.1 hectare parcel of land from Neighbourhood Commercial District ... Read More »
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