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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!Brooks 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 responseHistorical 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 »
Be the first to comment!RCMP say no serious injuries following train involved collision outside Taber
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties have confirmed no serious injuries were reported after a CN train collided with a semi-trailer outside Taber on Tuesday. An online video making the rounds on social media captures the moment the train struck the trailer, which had stopped on the track crossing at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Highway 3 near Township Road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC’s fourth annual Round Dance welcomes all community members to share space
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 19th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Officials at Medicine Hat College say its fourth annual Round Dance traditional ceremony, held in the campus gymnasium last Saturday evening, was a successful event. On Wednesday the college posted several photos and a report of the event on its Facebook page, saying the Round Dance created a welcoming space for students, staff and ... 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!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!Local teen acquitted of wrongdoing in connection to 2024 MVC that caused another youth’s death
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2026
A Medicine Hat teen charged in connection to the death of another teen in a motor vehicle collision in the summer of 2024 has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. The youth was charged with dangerous driving causing death for his involvement in an accident that occurred when the accused was 17 years old. “In this ... Read More »
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