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Royal Canadian Legion offers free membership as part of centenary celebration
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the Royal Canadian Legion closes the book on its first century, it looks to start the next one off right with new members. All new members to the legion who join in 2026 will be able to join for free, as part of the first step in the 100th anniversary celebrations. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pecha Kucha Night returns to the Esplanade on Jan. 17
By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2026
Pecha Kucha Night Medicine Hat has announced the first event of the year, set for Jan. 17. The event aims to start the year off strong with a varied list of speakers, including a social worker reconnecting adults with play, a soldier who served in Afghanistan and is now a mental health therapist, a mother ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man gets probation over assault of golf course employee
By ZOE MASON on January 7th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Gerald Freedman, retired investment broker and prominent local philanthropist, was sentenced in Medicine Hat Court of Justice on Tuesday for an assault that occurred at Desert Blume Golf Course last spring. Freedman was originally charged with sexual assault, but pled guilty to the lesser charge of simple assault. The offence took place in May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province denies SafeLink working with city on shelter space
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 7th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The hunt continues for a long-term solution in the wake of the closure of the Mustard Seed’s Community Impact Centre on Allowance Avenue, as the province has denied an application for the city to partner with SafeLink. At a media scrum following the Jan. 5 city council meeting, Coun. Bill Cocks explained that SafeLink ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joseph Hutter takes over as interim city manager
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 7th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the city continues to search for a new city manager following the termination of Ann Mitchell in October, Joseph Hutter, who is the city’s managing director of public services, has been appointed to fill the role on the interim. Councillors on Monday voted unanimously in favour of Hutter’s appointment until March 31. Hutter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic online student registration begins end of month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Families of current students attending Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education schools should receive online registration forms for the 2026-27 school year via email beginning in the last week of January. Through this email parents will be able to use PowerSchool Parent Portal and follow instructions to add each student separately. The division is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New study provides insights on Alberta immigrant workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A study of data by Statistics Canada shows immigrants in Alberta earn more with time, but still less than the national average. The on the economic outcomes of immigrants in Alberta analyzed thousands of immigrant workers and their families over a five-year period and examines how workers integrate into the province’s labour market over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming workshop will offer multiple ways to destress
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com What Matters to Hatters is partnering with Recovery Alberta to host a free stress workshop at the Medicine Hat Public Library this weekend. The D-Stress Workshop includes a discussion about stress, how to recognize personal stress times and a discussion of coping skills and strategies that will introduce participants to tools they can use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man faces seven counts of fraud over $5K after investigation in Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after a lengthy fraud investigation in Oyen. The investigation was initiated in October following reports that a local company had one of its combines repossessed. Officials with the company told the RCMP they believed the repossession was the result of a forged bill of sale. Following an investigation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta minister attends Montana Chamber event to talk power grid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta cabinet minister is attending a two-day event in Montana where he will deliver a keynote address and meet with officials to discuss opportunities to enhance power grid reliability. Nathan Neudorf, minister of affordability and utilities, is currently visiting neighbouring Montana to attend its Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Days at the Capitol, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration opens for spring’s Medicine Hat Massacre adventure race
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 6th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The date has been announced for the 2026 Medicine Hat Massacre adventure race. For nearly 20 years, the Cypress Hills have attracted athletes from across Canada to southeastern Alberta for the nine-hour endurance challenge. Set for May 9 this year, participants are armed only with a map and compass and are tasked with navigating ... Read More »
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