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Expect gas prices to keep climbing indefinitely thanks to U.S.-Israeli war against Iran
By medicinehatnews on March 28th, 2026
With gas prices already sitting at 161.9 cents per litre and climbing, experts suggest they aren’t likely to come back down any time soon. “Medicine Hat is up 12 cents from last week, up 41 cents from a month ago,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “It’s 10 cents lower than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual elm pruning ban in effect starting Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters have until Mar. 31 to complete any elm pruning before the city’s annual ban begins Apr. 1 to protect against the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. Dutch Elm Disease is a fatal fungus that can affect all elm species in the province. The fungus clogs the tree’s water conducting system and will cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO celebrates having operations under one roof
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 28th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com After thousands of hours of work and preparation, research and evaluations, HALO Air Ambulance was able to internalize all helicopter operations into one hangar at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport in 2025, one of the biggest leaps forward for the organization, according to its executive director. Speaking to reporters following the 2026 annual general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial government says Interprovincial Trade Mutual Recognition Act will decrease regulations to help cross-border business
By medicinehatnews on March 28th, 2026
Alberta’s government is introducing legislation with the goal of simpler interprovincial trade, lower costs for businesses and better access to the everyday goods and services. If passed, Bill 21, the Interprovincial Trade Mutual Recognition Act seeks to reduce regulations and create a framework to implement the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight cadets graduate to constable after 24-week training
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 28th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Eight new police officers, including five new members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, were honoured Friday afternoon during a recruit graduation ceremony capping completion of a 24-week intensive training program. The ceremony, held at the Patterson Armoury, welcomed five new officers who will now serve in Medicine Hat, as well as three CPKC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organic waste collection begins again April 6
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 28th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city will begin collecting organic yard waste materials Apr. 6, and as usual, on the same day as household waste and recycling collection. Residents are able to request a green vented 95-gallon organic waste cart for a one-time service fee of $50 that can be used to get rid of acceptable yard wast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring Film Festival looks to foster discussion on inclusion, belonging and more
By medicinehatnews on March 27th, 2026
What Matters to Hatters is back at it again with the annual Spring Film Festival this weekend. Hosted twice a year and in partnership with the Medicine Hat Public Library, the event aims to foster a sense of community, belonging and hope in attendees by sharing a series of films from Project UnLonely, with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City announces overflow parking locations for Tigers playoffs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has released a list of overflow parking locations near Co-op Place for Tigers fans who plan to catch the action tonight and tomorrow. As parking is expected to be full throughout the team’s playoff run, four surrounding businesses have opened up lots for fans. Parking has been approved at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six local athletes announced as ambassadors for Special Olympics
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 27th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Six local Special Olympic athletes have been named as official ambassadors of the upcoming 2026 Canada Summer Games held in Medicine Hat in August. Karris George, Gaven Harker, Brydon Marchand, Linda McDonald, Chuck McDonald and Tyler Scott are Special Olympics athletes chosen to help promote the Games from Aug. 11-15. The athlete ambassadors were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five more recall efforts fail, including for MLA Justin Wright
By medicinehatnews on March 27th, 2026
Elections Alberta has completed petition verification for five petitions, including the one working to recall Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright, with none found successful. Petitions for Calgary-Cross MLA Mickey Amery, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe and Wright were received in accordance with their stated deadlines, but preliminary processing of collected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program, MHC team up for annual Stuff Swap event
By medicinehatnews on March 27th, 2026
In the name of reducing waste, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is partnering with Medicine Hat College to find new homes for unwanted objects. Hatters are invited to take part in the Stuff Swap, a pop-up free store which collects objects still in good repair and helps match them with residents who may be able ... Read More »
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