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One year in, provincial organization focused on ending human trafficking says much has been accomplished
By medicinehatnews on February 20th, 2026
The Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons is marking milestones as it wraps up its inaugural year. The centre has laid the groundwork for building and implementing Canada’s first comprehensive, community-led, province-wide response to human trafficking and has spent the year working on its made-in-Alberta model, which brings together community organizations, Indigenous leadership, law ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Katherine Johnson coming home to Medicine Hat with newest novel
By ZOE MASON on February 20th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A Vancouver Island-based author with roots in Medicine Hat is returning to the city next month, and she’s bringing her new book with her. Katherine Johnson will be at the Indigo Books in Medicine Hat Mall on Mar. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. doing a book signing for her second novel, Chipped. Chipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Substantial mountain snowpacks offer promising outlook for Alberta water supply in 2026
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 20th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Based on the current snowpack across the province, provincial environmental ministries are projecting a better year for water supply. Alberta has endured dry conditions for several years, but early findings from the monthly snowpack surveys have shown the most favourable conditions for early-season water supply since early 2022. February’s snow survey results show snowpack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By ZOE MASON on February 20th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith announced a packed referendum slate coming Oct. 19 during her televised address to the province Thursday evening. The referendum questions will cover a number of topics, including non-constitutional questions that ask whether Albertans support numerous proposals limiting immigration and the availability of social services to immigrants. The second set of questions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting casual drop-in event for curious wildlife lovers
By medicinehatnews on February 19th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is celebrating World Wildlife Day with a drop-in event to promote curiosity about the different species throughout the region and beyond. This free program is designed to “connect people with the natural world and inspire continued learning and action for animals and plants beyond the day,” a statement from MHIP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overall average market change for single family home up more than 7%
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 19th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The 2026 property assessment results show the overall medium market changes for single-family homes in Medicine Hat has increased by 7.5 per cent, and that will be reflected in upcoming assessment notices. During a council meeting Tuesday, city staff presented the 2026 property assessment results leading up to the July 1, 2025 valuation date. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Municipalities wants more infrastructure investment in budget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Municipalities released a statement Wednesday asking the provincial government to increase investment in infrastructure ahead of next week’s budget announcement. Alberta Municipalities, which represents 264 municipalities across the province including Medicine Hat, says current provincial investments in local infrastructure fall short of meeting demand. The release states that over the last 15 years, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith says immigration needs revamp, will discuss tonight
By ZOE MASON on February 19th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith spoke briefly on immigration Wednesday following online comments by two high-ranking staffers. The premier suggested immigration will be a topic she will touch on during Thursday evening’s televised address. Smith’s chief of staff Rob Anderson responded to a post on X about population growth in comparative perspective, which showed Canada’s population ... Read More »
1 responseProvince says new portal will ease process for finding assisted living, continuing care
By ZOE MASON on February 19th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government announced a new portal Wednesday that will streamline the process for finding and accessing assisted living and continuing care options across the province. At a press conference Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon announced the launch of the Assisted Living Navigation Portal. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters encouraged to join city council in sending condolences to Tumbler Ridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the wake of one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., the City of Medicine Hat is collecting letters and cards of condolence to be sent to Tumbler Ridge city council next week. During a public council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Linnise Clark expressed her sympathies for the small community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County posts significant operational surplus in 2025
By medicinehatnews on February 19th, 2026
Cypress County’s operational review for 2025 looks bright with a surplus of $15.9 million. General municipal revenue was up over the year, with most of the $6.3-million positive variance coming from property taxes, reassessments and investments. Expenses were under budget despite board additions, elections and several new positions at the county. Community services, conversely, came ... Read More »
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