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Full Circle Moments: Hometown performers return as adjudicators to Rotary Music Festival where it all began
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 20th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the 2026 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival comes to a close, three Hatters reflect on their return to the city to adjudicate a festival they had once performed in. Brendan Catalano, Hunter Semrau and Soren Lorentzen, who were this year’s adjudicators for Woodwinds and Brass, Musical Theatre and Strings, respectively, all got their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival’s top performers return for tonight’s Rose Bowl
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 20th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The best of the best for this year’s Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival hit the stage this evening for the 2026 Rose Bowl. Over the course of the past two weeks, adjudicators from across the province and beyond have heard countless young performers across various categories, carefully selecting those to set their sights on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police cadet graduation to cap intensive 24 weeks
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 20th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com At the end of the month police cadets enrolled in the Medicine Hat Police Services 24-week intensive recruit training program will earn their badge at a graduation ceremony at Patterson Armoury. Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission heard that four MHPS cadets and another representing the Blood Tribe Police Service will officially become ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP’s latest nature walk tailored to photography lovers
By medicinehatnews on March 19th, 2026
Aspiring nature photographers can join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program on a tour of some of the park’s most scenic spots on its latest nature walk. This guided nature walk will take attendees throughout Police Point Park to capture its beauty as they learn more about taking photos outdoors. Photographers of all ages and skill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province working with feds on carbon capture, pricing plans, Smith says
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making progress with federal officials on reaching deals pertaining to carbon capture and carbon pricing as required by the Alberta-Ottawa MOU. In exchange for the suspension of Clean Energy Regulations in Alberta, the MOU requires Alberta to commit to a new carbon pricing agreement by Apr. 1. ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks RCMP respond to pair of weather-related collisions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP responded to two separate vehicle collisions last weekend where road conditions were identified as a contributing factor. The first collision occurred Mar. 13 at approximately 4:25 p.m. when Mounties received a report of a vehicle that had driven through a fence, however no location has been released. Following an investigation police discovered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province moves to heavily restrict MAiD
By ZOE MASON on March 19th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta is introducing legislation that will restrict access to medical assistance in dying to individuals considered likely to die in the next year. Bill 18 imposes new limits on eligibility for MAiD and sticks doctors with new restrictions on how it is discussed and authorized. If passed, the Safeguards for Last ... Read More »
1 responseSE Alberta’s best young minds on display at 2026 Regional Science Fair
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 19th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday marks the 2026 Regional Science Fair, highlighting and re-igniting a love for science, technology, engineering and math for students across southeastern Alberta. Senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks with Praxis Science Outreach Society estimates roughly 100 different projects and nearly as many judges will be featured at this year’s event, one of the bigger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City moves forward with rezoning former Riverside School site for new homes
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 19th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City council will now host a public hearing before it moves forward with adoption to rezone the land parcel of the former Riverside School site following its demolition in January. Members of the Municipal Planning Commission approved first reading of the application to rezone 201 Second St. NW from Direct Control to Low Density ... Read More »
1 responseParkinson Association of Alberta urges public to take part in Sit ‘N Stand Challenge
By medicinehatnews on March 19th, 2026
With April around the corner, the Parkinson Association of Alberta is inviting everyone to stand together in support of those living with the disease. More than 15,000 people across the province are living with Parkinson’s disease, with tens of thousands more who love and support them, said the association. As part of this year’s awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society hosting an evening with Jim Marshall at Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The historic Monarch Theatre is hosting a local artist for an evening of stories, art and local heritage Thursday night. Medicine Hat artist Jim Marshall, known for his brick murals and pen-and-ink drawings, is the featured speaker at “Medicine Hat In His Mind’s Eye: The Memories of Jim Marshall,” a family-friendly event reflecting on ... Read More »
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