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Nomination period open for Alberta ‘Community Hero’ senior awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Albertans can now nominate an individual, organization or group which has enhanced the wellbeing and quality of life of seniors in the annual Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The government opened the nomination window Friday and is asking residents to submit nominations for people and groups with a positive impact on seniors and their communities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landowner’s ethics complaints stem from broken system
By ZOE MASON on January 31st, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The proponent of two requests for investigation into alleged conflicts of interest regarding an Alberta Energy Regulator board member says his complaints are motivated by frustrations with a broken system. Dwight Popowich is a landowner in Two Hills, where he has been engaged in a years-long battle to have the orphan well on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ongoing volunteerism series continues in person in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The fourth session of a five-part free volunteerism learning series held by the city in collaboration with Volunteer Alberta will be held in-person in February at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The “Rooted in Action: Volunteerism Learning Series” continues with a three-hour workshop called “Mapping Youth Engagement Practices,” and will run Feb. 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks holding public hearing over area structure plan changes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Brooks will host a public hearing in February to share three area structure plans as well as changes to bylaws that will affect its Land Use Bylaw. The public hearing will detail proposed amendments to the Northeast Sector Area Structure Plan, Northwest Sector Area Structure Plan, Southeast Sector Area Structure Plan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister says Alberta is India’s ‘preferred energy partner’ following visit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 31st, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s minister of Indigenous relations says trading ties between Alberta and India have strengthened during talks at an international forum of global energy leaders. Rajan Sawhney, who is also a sitting member on the province’s Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline advisory team, recently led a delegation of 27 energy companies from Alberta to participate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help feed your neighbours with Burger it Forward
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 31st, 2026
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Burger it Forward campaign is back in the Gas City, supporting Canadians experiencing food insecurity one meal at a time. Canada Beef, the organizers of the campaign, say food bank usage is at an all-time high, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks in the past month. Roughly 23 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province cracking down on predatory towing practices
By medicinehatnews on January 30th, 2026
Alberta’s government is implementing rules to establish a clear, provincewide standard for towing and storage operators to better protect consumers. Starting April 1, tow truck drivers will be required to communicate all towing and storage costs and obtain consent before towing begins. Those who violate this rule will risk penalties ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair charged for trying to sell stolen items through online marketplace
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Nickolas Grunwald, 44, and Coutney Scouten, 33, are both facing charges following a break-and-enter in Forty Mile County sometime in early January or late December. Bow Island RCMP initiated an investigation Jan. 19 after the victim of the break-and-enter saw his property for sale on the online market Kijiji. Mounties suspect the break-and-enter occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosts workshop to beat winter blues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre will partner with Medicine Hat Family Service to hold an information session aimed at boosting mood and energy over the winter months. The Wellbeing Workshop titled “Beating the Winter Blues” runs Feb. 11 in the Veiner Centre boardroom, and will provide participants with practical strategies that can be used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD’s Alternative Learning Team uses both targeted and responsive support to approach de-escalation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 30th, 2026
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s Alternative Learning Team recently provided a presentation to the College of Alberta School Superintendents on strategies for de-escalation and intervention. The ALT started during the 2017-18 school year, and its members provide targeted and responsive support for students with complex behavioural, emotional and communication needs. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landowner seeks AER investigation of Smith’s top energy adviser
By ZOE MASON on January 30th, 2026
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta landowner has submitted a request for investigation to the Alberta Energy Regulator, alleging that Premier Danielle Smith’s top energy adviser may be breaching conflict of interest rules. Dwight Popowich, a landowner in Two Hills with an orphaned well on his land, submitted a similar complaint to the Alberta ethics commissioner in July. ... Read More »
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