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Council approves changes to community grant scoring metrics
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City councillors approved changes to how events and applications will score when they apply for funding through Community Vibrancy Grants. The changes update how the city ranks a festival or event throughout its scoring rubric, which weighs different elements of the event such as social, arts, cultural and heritage value to the community, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Brooks hosting pair of town halls next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP is inviting residents to attend town hall meetings in Brooks and Rainier next week to engage with local officers, provide feedback and learn about trends and programs. Members of the Brooks RCMP will host a public town hall event inside the Rainier Hall at 7 p.m. on the evening of Feb. 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination window for Top 7 Over 70 Awards opens March 2
By medicinehatnews on February 19th, 2026
With the beginning of nominations for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s 7 Over 70 Awards just around the corner, residents are invited to start thinking of those among them who might be deserving of recognition. The award follows in the footsteps of the Calgary Top 7 Over 70 Awards, which were founded in 2017 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division receives funding for classroom supports
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has received funding from the province to support growing complexities in the classroom. The school division has received funding for eight new classroom complexity teams that will support elementary aged students. Each team will consist of one teacher and two educational assistants that will provide in-class support in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Canada’s best not good enough in 1998
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2026
The National Hockey League’s debut at the 1998 Winter Olympics brought a dream experience for Canada fans. Two weeks later, it ended in nightmare. The 1998 Winter Games, hosted in Nagano, Japan, marked the first time the NHL took a break to allow national teams to include NHLers from each participating country. Canada and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention will be in Medicine Hat this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention is arriving in Medicine Hat this week. More than 1,000 teachers are expected at Medicine Hat College on Thursday and Friday. The convention is intended for members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association only, and the itinerary offers dozens of sessions to help teachers pursue personal and professional growth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa commits nearly $6 million for five projects in southern Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The federal government announced Tuesday a new investment of nearly $6 million to support businesses in southern Alberta. Eleanor Olszewski, the federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, was in Calgary on Tuesday to announce the funding, which will be divided among five projects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noah, Olivia continue reigns as top baby names in Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The list of names given to babies in Alberta last year was released Tuesday, and it contained few surprises. The top name in the province for boys was Noah for the seventh year in a row, while Olivia retained the top spot on the girls list for the 13th straight year. Olivia has remained ... 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!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!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 »
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