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Smith, Wright holding town hall with pre-submitted questions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA and Premier Danielle Smith are holding a joint constituency town hall in Medicine Hat later this month. The two Medicine Hat MLAs will host their constituents at Hidgon Hall at the Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds. The event will last from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and rec usage in the Hat on the upswing
By ZOE MASON on February 10th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com According to an annual city report, 2025 was a good year for the expansion of municipal parks and recreation services. At a Monday meeting of the public services committee, city staff gave a presentation on the Annual State of Parks and Recreation 2025 Community Report, highlighting notable achievements of the past year. Two major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Black History Month marks 30th year in Canada, with local organizations honouring the occasion
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 10th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With 2026 marking 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, Medicine Hat organizations are doing their part to honour the contributions of black people both locally and around the world. “In Medicine Hat, Black history is made of quiet resilience and extraordinary people who worked hard, crossed borders, broke barriers and built community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two walks this week planned to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 10th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre will host a Memorial March on Thursday for missing and murdered Indigenous women prior to hosting a Memorial Walk at city hall on Saturday. According to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Indigenous women in Canada are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watershed Explorer series wraps up with a challenge for enthusiasts
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Watershed Explorers closes out on Feb 22, offering a final challenge to young nature enthusiasts. In the sixth and final part, Watershed Challenge will focus on residents’ role as stewards of the watershed. Previous instalments, aimed at children ages 6-12, have covered subjects such as creatures that call the watershed home, water quality and native ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art Room on 2nd to be a permanent fixture for displaying, selling local works
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Art Room on 2nd is once again full of colour and creativity, and this time it’s here to stay. Core artists and owners Erin Stelmaschuk Beigel, Jackie Deblasio, Theresa Eisenbarth and Ursula Maser have hosted several popup galleries in the space in the past, including a month-long exhibit last November. “Our whole premise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person counselling service now offered in Redcliff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new collaboration between the Medicine Hat Family Service and Redcliff Family and Community Support Service is providing in-person counselling services in Redcliff. No dates have been released on when the service will launch, however it will be offered to clients on a sliding scale rate. Inquiries for rate qualifications as well as appointments ... Read More »
1 responseLocals will join province-wide rally to support recall petitions
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2026
Medicine Hat will join several communities in rallying spirits for local recall campaigns Saturday. Rallies are intended to increase public awareness and demonstrate the growing grassroots momentum behind the movement, especially as many MLAs adjust their schedules in the face of mounting public pressure, according to organizers. “The timing isn’t lost on people,” said Brittany ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta museum officially open for 2026 on Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Saturday the Medalta in the Historic Clay District is hosting a free event to celebrate the official 2026 museum opening. Residents are invited to the historic museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7 to enjoy the museum with free admission throughout the day as well as free guided tours. Tours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith to attend economic forum in Brooks on Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The premier will return to her riding Monday to participate in the “Palliser Economic Partnership: Conversation with the honourable MLA Danielle Smith” on Monday evening at the Heritage Inn Hotel in Brooks. Smith has been named guest of honour for the event and fundraiser, which aims to discuss economic development, agriculture, workforce sustainability and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free registration for Veiner Centre tax clinic opens Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Feb. 11 the Unison at Veiner Centre will begin booking appointments for its free annual tax clinic that will begin at the end of the month and run until April. The clinic is open for individuals who are at least 50 years old and have an individual income limit of $40,000 a year, ... Read More »
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