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Added amenities could be included in Dunmore Community Association’s proposed pump track
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2026
A proposed pump track for the community of Dunmore continues to evolve, with a hope now to include further amenities for those looking for recreation in the area. The Dunmore Community Association initially approached Cypress County for the project with the intent to create a non-permanent dirt structure in 2022. A letter of support was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties arrest man following armed robbery with a firearm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have arrested and charged Leonardo Garcia, 50, following an armed robbery that occurred at Walmart in that city. Mounties say they received a report on Feb. 11 from an employee that was assisting Garcia activate a new cellphone a few days prior. According to the report, Garcia displayed a weapon from inside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to buy five upgraded water bombers for $400 million
By ZOE MASON on February 18th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government announced Tuesday a $400-million investment into five new water bombers to expand the province’s wildfire response capacity. The province has secured a contract with De Havilland Canada to procure the DHC-515 water bombers, which Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen says are substantially faster and more efficient than Alberta’s existing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hits brakes on transportation plan
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 18th, 2026
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city councillors have decided more public input is needed before moving forward regarding any decisions in the city’s Transportation Master Plan, voting to reevaluate feedback later this year. Originally council was expected to review the TMP during the first quarter of this year. “We’ve heard loud and clear that this needs further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group of five teens charged in attempted armed robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three 18-year-old individuals, along with two underaged teenagers, are facing multiple charges after a male victim was allegedly shot with a pellet gun and assaulted with bear spray by the group of five last Friday night. Police say they responded to the attempted armed robbery in the 700 block of Seventh Street SW at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County opposes proposed changes to livestock traceability rules
By medicinehatnews on February 18th, 2026
Cypress County has sent a letter urging the provincial government to reconsider proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations, citing concern regarding undue pressure on producers. These amendments from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which are not yet implemented, will require expanded movement reporting requirements, shortened reporting timelines and enhanced premises identification obligations. Producers will need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City analyzes tax lifecycle of average resident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of a city committee recently heard a presentation from staff on the average municipal tax lifecycle experienced by an average resident in Medicine Hat. Members of the Corporate Services Committee were provided a presentation by Densie Schmaltz, manager of customer care and billing for information, who provided an overview on the lifecycle of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition to end private school funding falls short by more than 40K signatures
By ZOE MASON on February 18th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A citizen initiative petition asking if the province should end its policy of allocating public funds to accredited independent schools has failed to gather the requisite number of signatures to proceed. The petition needed to gather 177,000 signatures over a 120-day period for the question to advance to referendum. According to the preliminary number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College to host annual Round Dance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The community has been invited to Medicine Hat College to participate in its fourth annual Round Dance next month. The Round Dance traditional ceremony will take place oMarch 14 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Medicine Hat College gymnasium and will be emceed by Warren One Gun and Graham Rowan. A Round Dance is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Day fun stretches all across the Hat
By ZOE MASON on February 17th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com On a warm and sunny Family Day in Medicine Hat, several free events around the city provided family fun that included outdoor education, sports and recreation and quality time with loved ones. With temperatures hitting 10 degrees in the afternoon, it was a perfect day for the annual Family Day events at Police Point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing woman found safe
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 17th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A missing woman in Coaldale has been located safe. Coaldale RCMP had sought assistance locating Nikita North Peigan Starzyk, a 33-year-old woman, on Feb. 13. On Feb. 15, Coaldale RCMP reported that she had been found... Read More »
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