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Proposed accessibility bill would catch Alberta up to most provinces
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com St. Albert NDP MLA Marie Renaud put forward a bill this week that would implement a province-wide accessibility framework. Alberta is one of only two provinces without accessibility legislation, alongside Prince Edward Island. Saskatchewan and New Brunswick adopted accessibility legislation in 2023. “In plain language, if this bill is passed, it will enable the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hears mobility challenges from local non-profit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A delegation of members representing REDI and its TAG Action Group made a presentation to council Monday highlighting accessibility challenges within the city, including sidewalk clearance, crosswalk visibility and limited transit hours. Larry Huchs and John Steer were on hand to present challenges often encountered by members of the public with mobility issues and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek tire slashing suspect, release surveillance footage
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking for a male suspect caught on several home surveillance cameras slashing parked car tires and causing exterior damage in the early morning hours Sunday. Police say between 4:30 and 5:10 a.m. on March 15 a man vandalized several parked vehicles in the 600 block of Fifth Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County of Newell officers seeking arson suspect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The County of Newell Municipal Enforcement Department is seeking information to assist in identifying the person or persons responsible for setting a fishing on fire last Friday afternoon. Firefighters with the Gem Fire Department responded to the shack fire along the shoreline of the Crawling Valley Reservoir at approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building permits continue to outpace 2025 numbers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Construction in Medicine Hat is continuing at a healthy pace after a hot start to the new year. Commercial alterations continue to account for the majority of the value of new permits in 2026, with 10 permits issued for construction totalling $1.2 million in added value. February’s additions bring the total value of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to keep setting all utility rates
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 18th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors approved a motion Monday to reject moving forward with establishing a rate review committee and will continue to set utility rates in Medicine Hat. The previous rate review committee was defeated and council has now affirmed its authority to set and regulate all electric and gas utility rates, fees and charges under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leprechauns evade traps despite creative student efforts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 18th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Grades 1 and 2 students at St. Francis Xavier School came in to find their classroom in disarray Tuesday morning, with their attempts to capture a leprechaun having gone awry. “They came in and there was a disaster. They’ve been trying to catch a leprechaun, and they didn’t catch one, but he did leave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Find truths stranger than fiction with upcoming interpretive program
By medicinehatnews on March 18th, 2026
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is channelling the early 2000s with an upcoming program, “Rhys’s Believe It Or Not.” “Join us in the Nature Centre theatre for a fun and fascinating presentation all about the wacky and wild facts of nature in our area,” said park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy. “Some of these stories are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police commission launches public survey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Commission is launching its annual public survey to gather community input on policing and safety. Survey topics will include road safety, municipal enforcement, criminal investigations, uniformed officers and questions about policing as a whole in Medicine Hat, as well as a section on the local police commission. The commission says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local celebs deliver meals to seniors during annual fundraiser
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Glen Motz, Della Burkett, local paramedics and members of Canadian Natural Resources have been volunteering time this week to support the Unison at Veiner Centre’s Meals on Wheels campaign. This week the Veiner Centre is hosting its annual Champion Week which runs during the March 4 Meals month-long fundraising campaign to support the Meals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud Prevention Month: Internet and digital marketplaces
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 17th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the third week of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada the Medicine Hat Police Service has issued a public service announcement regarding scams occurring in online marketplaces and through internet-based communication. Specifically, local police are reminding residents to be vigilant when shopping within online marketplaces, as well as being wary of lottery, prize and ... Read More »
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