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Brooks residents will see slight increases in taxes in 2026
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 2nd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks city councillors approved that city’s 2026 interim budget during its last public meeting in December, which includes an average tax increase for a homeowner of $15 per month in property taxes and utility rates. To maintain essential service and utilities council approved the 2026 Budget, which includes an average increase of $9.99 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday ghost hunting; unique tour recognized for local tourism growth
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 2nd, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hunting ghosts may not be considered a traditional part of the Holiday Season, but in Medicine Hat several individuals recently attended the first Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour to explore folklore and share local ghost stories. Nineteen guests boarded the Medicine Hat Sunshine “Haunted” Trolley on Dec. 29 to tour some of Medicine Hat’s most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terri Clark among new inductees into Order of Canada
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 2nd, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Terri Clark, the Medicine Hat-born country singer, was named to the Order of Canada on Wednesday. The Order of Canada is the nation’s highest honorific designation, conferred by Governor General Mary Simon. The order is composed of three levels: members, officers and companions. Members represent the introductory level in the order. Eighty individuals composed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We need your help with the New Year’s Baby
By James Tubb on December 31st, 2025
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat News invites residents who may have or know the first baby of 2026 to reach out. Alberta Health Services no longer provides information to the media on the first child born in the New Year within the city, and as such, the family is encouraged to make themselves known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 300 pistachio products now recalled over salmonella risks
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The number of pistachio products recalled for potential salmonella contamination continues to grow, reaching more than 300 different products. An update to the list of products was released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday, the latest in multiple updates as more products are found to pose a health risk. Residents are encouraged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2025 Newsmaker of the Year: Clark survives rough year, Hatters offer second chance
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The year 2025 ends as it began in Medicine Hat, with Linnsie Clark as mayor. It wasn’t always an obvious outcome. In 2021, Clark won decisively over incumbent Ted Clugston. But her victory in 2025 was harder fought, winning by a margin of only about 750 votes over her closest competitor, former three-term MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program invites nature lovers to art night
By Medicine Hat News on December 31st, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is putting out the call for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike to join them for art night at the Nature Centre. Planned for beginners, participants will create a nature scene using watercolours and acrylic paints on Jan. 10, starting at 7 p.m. The event is $20 per person with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fired CAO sues city, mayor for more than $1.3 million
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Former city manager Ann Mitchell has filed lawsuits against the City of Medicine Hat and Mayor Linnsie Clark. CBC News reported Tuesday that the total value of the compensation sought in the two lawsuits tops $1.3 million. The lawsuit against the city is alleging wrongful dismissal. The lawsuit against Clark is claiming defamation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New local recreation mobile app available to download
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is making it easier to find recreational activities, drop-in events and sign up for memberships in 2026 with a new app introduced by the parks and recreation department called “Active MH.” The new app will allow users to explore several recreational activities happening throughout the city and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report breaks down missing persons alerts across the country involving Indigenous
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual report of the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Plus People included an update on MMIWG2S+ across the country for the year 2024, including in Alberta. According to data from the not-for-profit organization Aboriginal Alert, 1,324 missing persons alerts involving Indigenous people were issued in 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial police force not a popular or necessary idea, critics say
By ZOE MASON on December 31st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Critics are calling the recommendation of the Alberta Next Panel report to establish a provincial police force before 2032 both unpopular and unnecessary. The report from the province’s Alberta Next Panel released Dec. 19 included a recommendation to establish a provincial police force and transition away from RCMP community policing prior to the expiration ... Read More »
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