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MHC student, single mother of three wins $5K prize from ride-share company
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat student won a $5,000 prize as part of a Canada-wide initiative to help students navigate the rising cost of education and everyday living. The Canadian ride-share company Uride launched an initiative earlier this month that picks one winner every week for the month of February to receive a $5,000 award. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haunted Valentine’s Day trolley tour planned on Saturday
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 11th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com From flowers, chocolates and a cozy-night at home to a fancy dinner and a movie or perhaps an afternoon skating or hiking outdoors, most Medicine Hat couples will enjoy a “traditional” date or evening out this Valentine’s Day. However in Medicine Hat, couples have the opportunity to catch up on local historic ghost lore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New DNA evidence breaks cold case in early 90s sexual assault
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Leonard Paulencu, 65, of Two Hills, has been charged after RCMP obtained new DNA evidence confirming he is a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred in 1992. More than 32 years ago during the summer, Mounties received a report of a woman who had been sexually assaulted in her home at knifepoint while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS will run $595K deficit despite increased bussing
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 11th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Ridership is up for Prairie Rose Public Schools transportation, though the division does expect to operate at a deficit. Currently, PRPS has 2,225 students registered on 87 routes, travelling 16,673 kilometres each day. Routes transport students to 18 schools within the division, as well as three schools within the area that are not part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall advocates rally Sunday in front of MLA office
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 10th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Gas City community rallied outside the Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA constituency office on Saturday to bolster ongoing recall efforts. The event was part of a province-wide initiative, with various events happening around the province throughout the day. These events aimed to bolster morale for the nearly 30 active recall petitions currently collecting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE inks deal for 27,000 general health support services workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees ratified a new agreement for general support services workers with Alberta Health Services, the provincial health agencies and provincial health corporations over the weekend. More than 27,000 members are represented by the new agreement. Negotiations had been ongoing since February 2024, with both parties entering formal mediation in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 50 take the plunge for Special Olympics
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 10th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The community came together Sunday to raise more than $15,000 for Special Olympics Alberta athletes during the annual Polar Plunge hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Fifty individuals, including local first responders, police officers, members of the South Alberta Light Horse Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, nurses, EMS, a Special Olympic athlete and members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat ranks third in lowest asking rent prices in Canada; national report
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to the National Rent Report published for February 2026 the asking price for renters in Medicine Hat is among the lowest in the country. On average, Hatters who rent apartment spaces or condos pay $1,340 monthly, the third lowest in the country, behind other Alberta communities Lloydminster at $1,232 and Fort McMurray at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds need to take a stand on Alberta’s health privatization: Health advocates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com More than 30 Albertans are in Ottawa to participate in the annual Canadian Health Coalition Parliament Hill lobby for public health care. The envoy includes board members and staff from Friends of Medicare as well as more than two dozen front-line health care workers from across the province. Executive director of Friends of Medicare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Application window opens for Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle
By medicinehatnews on February 10th, 2026
The Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle is officially open and Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta invites organizations to come and pitch their projects. Registered charities, municipalities, educational institutions and qualifying Alberta non-profit societies may submit applications, for which CFSEA staff are available to help with navigating the process. “In the most recent fiscal year, CFSEA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free workshop for small business owners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in a free workshop in Medicine Hat that will explore how to access capital and showcase financial options available. The “Money Talks: Funding Options for Small Businesses” presentation and workshop held by Business Link Alberta is an informal in-person workshop that will include ... Read More »
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