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Report breaks down missing persons alerts across the country involving Indigenous
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual report of the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Plus People included an update on MMIWG2S+ across the country for the year 2024, including in Alberta. According to data from the not-for-profit organization Aboriginal Alert, 1,324 missing persons alerts involving Indigenous people were issued in 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial police force not a popular or necessary idea, critics say
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Critics are calling the recommendation of the Alberta Next Panel report to establish a provincial police force before 2032 both unpopular and unnecessary. The report from the province’s Alberta Next Panel released Dec. 19 included a recommendation to establish a provincial police force and transition away from RCMP community policing prior to the expiration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County mayor foresees good things for Cypress in 2026
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is reflecting on a good year despite some minor hiccups, and is hoping for a strong 2026. The year was a good one financially, says Mayor Dan Hamilton, with them able to maintain a tax rate below 20 per cent among the other municipalities while still improving services, investing in economic development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public information night announced for new Catholic school
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As construction continues on the new K-9 Holy Trinity Academy school, which is set to open its doors to welcome students in September 2027, families are invited to an hour-long information night planned in February. The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education announced it will be hosting a special update for families on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking public’s help locating wanted man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police are looking for Chad Lentz, 46, who is currently wanted on numerous outstanding warrants and have released a photo of Lentz seeking information from the public on his location. Lentz is described as a white male, 5-foot-11, approximately 185 pound with a shaved head, blue eyes and several tattoos on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police seek information following robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Officers are seeking information from nearby businesses and passing motorists who may have witnessed or recorded a robbery beneath the Allowance Avenue overpass on Boxing Day. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Dec. 26 police responded to a report of a personal robbery after a 36-year-old man was allegedly approached by Matthew Perini, 35, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school artists on display at Nature Centre for annual exhibit
By Medicine Hat News on December 30th, 2025
Young artists from around the city will have their work displayed at the Nature Centre this month, all inspired by the natural world. Art students from Medicine Hat’s three high schools – Crescent Heights, McCoy and Hat High – were invited to create anything they wished, with the sole instruction that it must be inspired ... Read More »
1 responseAfternoon balloon drop planned at Big Marble for New Year’s Eve Fest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre will ring in the New Year ton Wednesday afternoon with several free family activities, as well as an afternoon balloon drop to mark the start of 2026. The New Year’s Eve Fest begins at noon and includes free, all-ages events like floor hockey, skating, family games, inflatable bouncy alley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie reappointed chair of college board of governors
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sarah MacKenzie has been reappointed chair of the Medicine Hat College board of governors and will continue in her role providing strategic oversight, financial stewardship and policy guidance at the college. MacKenzie has served on the board of governors for six years and was first appointed chair in 2022. Under her leadership the board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta continues to exceed national averages on crime, despite improvements over past five years
By medicinehatnews on December 30th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com New data released by the province shows Alberta’s rates of crime are notably higher than the national average. According to a provincial report released last week, Alberta surpassed the Canadian average on key crime metrics including rates of violent crime and crime severity as of 2024. The data in the report is composed of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Arts and culture continue to thrive, grow in the Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s art scene remained as strong as ever in 2025, starting and staying strong. The Rotary Music Festival was, as it has been for 70 years, fostering ambition and accomplishment among young performers. The 2025 Rose Bowl winner, 19-year-old Miriam Monet, made a splash during her first year as a part of the ... Read More »
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