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Special Olympics Canada Summer Games needs 1500+ volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is hosting the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, and the call is out for volunteers. The Games are taking place Aug. 9-16, and with more than 1,500 athletes and trainers flocking to the Hat for the Games, organizers are looking for the support of more than 1,500 volunteers. The online portal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project Minerva offers Grade 9 girls in the region to explore crucial STEM career paths
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 28th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The scientists of tomorrow will spend the day today exploring different career opportunities in science thanks to Praxis Science Outreach’s Project Minerva. Named after the Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts, Project Minerva allows for Grade 9 girls in southeast Alberta to learn more about career opportunities in fields with a component in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk in early February to focus on aquatic animals
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2026
Those curious about aquatic animals when there’s ice in the water are invited down to Police Point Park for a program surrounding wintering fish. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program will take participants on an hour-long walk on Feb 4, starting at 11 a.m. “We’ll discuss winter adaptations of aquatic animals, the different species that have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lund’s petition to halt Eastern Slopes coal expansion gets approval
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 28th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The petition headed by Corby Lund to curb new coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains has been approved. While the petition was initially applied for in December 2025, a new bill introduced which amended Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums forced Lund to re-apply. The petition was officially re-submitted Jan. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renowned speaker to discuss slow-approach parenting tips at Medicine Hat High Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A popular speaker on parenting and champion of the slow-living movement is delivering a talk at the Medicine Hat High School Theatre next month. Carl Honoré is a broadcaster, an author and two-time TED Talks speaker whose work explores how a slower approach to living can transform family life. He was described by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tickets on sale Thursday for all 2026 Stampede events
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 27th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced dates for this year’s western entertainment as organizers gear up for another year down at the grounds. Tickets go on sale for all events this Thursday at 10 a.m. on the Stampede website, just in time to serve as a Valentine’s Day gift, says sponsorship and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wright joins colleague for Alaska trip to attend economic forum
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com MLA Justin Wright and Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright, are currently in Juneau, Alaska to attend the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s 2026 Capital visits (PNWER). The two MLAs took part in a variety of meetings with U.S. legislators and officials that began Monday and will continue throughout today before they both travel back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School parents invited to take provincial education survey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com All parents with students in Grades 4, 7 and 10 will be receiving an online code to share thoughts in the Alberta Education & Childcare Assurance survey. The survey will ask questions about student growth and achievement, teaching and leading, learning supports and governance, and is used as a tool for the province to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta economy predicted to grow more than others in 2026
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new report from Scotiabank economists using Statistics Canada data projects Alberta will lead Canadian provinces in economic growth over the next three years. As Alberta’s energy products have avoided tariff impacts and oil production has continued to grow, Alberta heads into 2026 leading Canadian provinces in economic growth, and new data predicts that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat touted for sensory-inclusive arts and culture
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is sharing the spotlight with other provincial destinations noted by Travel Alberta in a recent article for the best spots in the province for neurodivergent travellers of all ages. The article explores sensory-inclusive travel experiences for neurodivergent travellers, including children on the autism spectrum, and promotes visiting iconic locations around Medicine Hat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locally trained cellist performs with Calgary Philharmonic
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 27th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cellist Luka Coetzee performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra over the weekend and says she is grateful to perform close to home. Originally from Brooks, Coetzee travelled often to Medicine Hat for music lessons, having picked up the cello as her instrument of choice at a young age. “I’ve been playing the cello basically ... Read More »
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