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Alberta ranchers call for halt to federal traceability regulations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Beef Producers, an advocacy group for provincial ranchers, is asking the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to halt upcoming traceability regulations for further consultation. The ABP says it supports a “strong and reliable” traceability system, used to detect animal health risks including bovine spongiform encephalopathy, known as ‘mad cow disease,’ and foot-and-mouth diseases. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yard waste collection resumes in early April
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city’s green cart organic waste collection program will resume April 6, city committee members were told during a public meeting Thursday. City crews will begin collecting both grey garbage carts and green carts on the same day in each collection zone, which can be found daily in the News on Page A3. Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Drugs cites Crown corp. turmoil as it removes Canada Post services
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 10th, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Thursday marked the final day for Canada Post services out of MacKenzie Drugs, as the local pharmacy looks to the future. While there have been Canada Post services at the pharmacy for more than 50 years, recent years have caused a strain on the longstanding relationship, says owner Dana Castillo Welz. “It’s always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Racist poster removed from public board in Bassano
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A hate propaganda poster related to white supremacists was discovered on a postal service bulletin board in Bassano over the holidays, and Mounties are seeking the culprits. RCMP were made aware of the poster on the Canada Post bullet board on Dec. 29 when it was removed, however a timeframe of how long the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s outdoor rinks reporting good ice quality across the board
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two more outdoor rinks in the city got ice this week, expanding the opportunity for outdoor winter fun in the Hat. Jeffries Park and Southlands Park rinks were added to the roster of outdoor skating surfaces on Wednesday. At the time of publication, 10 outdoor rinks were open and operational across the city, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More action needed on provincial health emergency: Doctors
By ZOE MASON on January 10th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com After three deaths were reported in one day in the emergency room of Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, physicians are calling from action from the province. In addition to the widely publicized death of 44-year-old Edmonton father Prashant Sreekumar after waiting in the ER for eight hours on Dec. 22, the Globe and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas tree recycling locations open until Jan. 30
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com With the Holiday Season in the rearview in the Hat, the City of Medicine Hat has several locations available for Christmas tree disposal. Real trees can be dropped off at one of three bulk recycling depot locations across the city until Jan. 30. Hatters are asked to remove all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staff say consultation work on off-site levy bylaw ahead of schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City staff say they have been digging deep into feedback as they prepare to deliver findings to councillors on the off-site levy bylaw as early as the second quarter of 2026. The city has been actively reviewing and updating the off-site levy bylaw’s methodology, framework and rates since 2022, which is used as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students explore effects of Fast Fashion in the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two sustainable innovation students from Medicine Hat College have been put under the spotlight for their research into how “Fast Fashion” affects the community. Fast fashion refers to a business model of the mass-production of inexpensive clothing by copying fashion designs. While driving down prices for customers, the effects from the production can have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens application window for 2026 microgrants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The application window is now open for the City of Medicine Hat’s Microgrants program in 2026. The microgrant program offers funding up to $500 in two categories, neighbourhood connections and community arts and culture. The Neighbourhood Connections category provides funding to projects that build neighbourhoods and foster social connection and inclusion. The Community Arts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands Calgary, Edmonton pre-court requirements for family matters
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 9th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new protocol adopted by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench is changing how people will access help from the court when navigating family matters in Alberta. The Family Focused Protocol, effective Jan. 2, is designed to streamline the point of contact for families and prioritize earlier resolution through settlement. The protocol introduces new ... Read More »
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