Local News
Big Sugar frontman still has roots in the Hat
By ZOE MASON on February 12th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com For the classic Canadian 90s band Big Sugar, calling Saturday night’s Medicine Hat performance a hometown show might be a stretch. Born in Manitoba and raised in Ontario, lead singer and founding member Gordie Johnson spent a stint in his teens in the Hat, graduating from Crescent Heights High School before moving away again. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valentine’s crunch time is go time for local florists
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com One of the peak dates for florists throughout the Gas City is just about to bloom, and along with it comes the annual dash to make sure romantics across Medicine Hat have what they need. An employee at Awesome Blossom was literally too busy to be able to make an official comment on how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College defends Independence Tour booking as adhering to freedom of expression
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College issued a statement Wednesday in response to public outcry about the campus hosting the upcoming Alberta Independence Tour. The college has launched a webpage offering comment on the backlash surrounding the Rebel News-hosted event and answers to a number of questions about the facility booking process. “Medicine Hat College welcomes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College to host Alberta Independence Tour stop
By ZOE MASON on February 11th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An upcoming event presenting the case for Alberta separatism will be held on the local college campus. Medicine Hat College is hosting the Alberta Independence Tour put on by the alternative media outlet Rebel News on Feb. 27. “For years, Alberta has been told to just sit down, shut up and pay the bill,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen vehicle involved in fatal collision near Two Hills
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 44-year-old female resident of Two Hills was pronounced deceased at the scene of a collision involving a stolen sedan and semi-truck on Highway 41 near Highway 640 on Feb. 5. Mounties received a call of the collision shortly before 9 a.m. last Thursday and upon arrival discovered the female driver of the sedan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local grocer donating snack foods to MHPL’s Honeycomb House for teens
By medicinehatnews on February 11th, 2026
The local Save-on-Foods will ensure teens at the Medicine Hat Public Library will always have access to snacks at the Honeycomb House. “Save-On-Foods has come forward and offered lifetime sponsorship for providing snacks in our space for the teens visiting the library,” said teen librarian Stephanie Kuhn. Keeping teen visitors fed can be a significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City staff seek directive on downtown safety grant program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City staff are asking for a decision regarding support for a grant program that will aim to enhance crime prevention in the downtown area of Medicine Hat. The Downtown Enhancement and Safety Grant is a 50 per cent matching grant aimed at supporting business owners and tenants affected by vandalism and mischief. In February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting in Raymond leaves one man dead; RCMP say incident was targeted
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 11th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A resident of Calgary is dead as a result of a shooting incident in Raymond on Feb. 7. Raymond RCMP was dispatched to a report of shots fired in the Town of Raymond at 2:18 a.m. The caller reported hearing 20 “pops” in a matter of minutes, along with raised voices. As a result, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who shot local officers found not criminally responsible
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Cole Scory, 31, has been found not criminally responsible in 11 of 12 counts, including attempted murder, for his involvement in a two-hour standoff with police on July 27, 2024 when he opened fire and injured responding officers. Court documents report Scory will be transported and kept in custody in a unit at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plea moved to March in case of cop charged with obstructing justice
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The scheduled plea entry for a Medicine Hat police officer has been postponed to March. Const. Noel Darr was scheduled to enter a plea in provincial court Tuesday for charges of obstructing justice. The case was granted an extension until Mar. 5 to provide lawyers with sufficient time to work through a disclosure that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP nature walk will dive into invasive plant species
By medicinehatnews on February 11th, 2026
Some plants which have made their home in Medicine Hat can have a negative impact on the ecosystem. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is seeking to understand these unwelcome guests. The program, Understanding Invasive Plants, aims to delve deeper into the questions residents may have surrounding invasive species. “Why are they here? How do they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
