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An additional 759 communities will soon have access to high-speed rural broadband as part of ongoing efforts by Alberta’s government. With the completion of the latest phase of funding through the Universal Broadband Fund, 83,000 more homes around the province will now have access to reliable high-speed internet, as the province says it recognizes that ... Read More »

The Mustard Seed is launching a new campaign which aims to combat common misconceptions about homelessness. The campaign invites Canadians to look beyond surface-level assumptions and recognize homelessness is not simply about the absence of housing, but often caused by intersecting challenges such as trauma, job loss, health concerns and social isolation. It plans to, ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is offering a four-part series of webinars aimed at business leaders and entrepreneurs. The Leadership Webinar Series begins Feb. 11 with an hour-long workshop titled “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” This webinar will cover identifying team behaviours and applying counter-intuitive strategies that can be used in the workplace, and will ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com A five-goal first period did the job for the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday. They rattled off the five-pack in the opening frame en route to an 8-4 win at Co-op Place over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Tigers came into the game off a 4-1 win Tuesday over the Saskatoon Blades. Lethbridge beat the ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Josh Van Mulligen will take his talents South of the border this fall. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has committed to play NCAA Div. I hockey next season with the Niagara University Purple Eagles. After four years in the orange and black, the Eagles purple will be quite a change for the 20-year-old. “It ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The banged-up Medicine Hat Tigers will get the chance to battle with their longest rival. On a rare one-game weekend the Central division leaders host the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday, the fourth meeting between the Highway 3 rival. The Tigers have won the first three meetings, the latest a 7-4 win Jan. 10 at ... Read More »

Prime Minister Mark Carney stole the show at the Davos Economic Forum attended by world leaders, dazzling them with a dynamic presentation. Everyone except Donald Trump was impressed with his speech in which he outlined the issues facing middle powers like Canada, defined overbearing tactics of superpowers and offered appropriate solutions. Throwing a challenge to ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered what drives people to volunteer? Why do people give their time and energy to causes without receiving any sort of monetary payment in return? We seem to be so driven towards money and getting paid for services we offer that we may have forgotten about the benefits volunteering offers not only ... Read More »

When constituents see headlines about MLAs traveling to conferences, it’s fair to ask: why? What does this mean for our community? This month, I want to explain an important international partnership that directly benefits southeastern Alberta-the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, known as PNWER. PNWER is an economic development organization that brings together five U.S. states ... Read More »

Dear editor, I wish to congratulate the Carney government for their efforts to expand our export business. It may have hurt Ontario a little but has helped the farmers, pulp industry and the fishing industry. We are one country and we should be willing to help everyone. Hopefully more help will come for the auto ... Read More »

Dear editor, We talk a lot about the cost of living – housing, groceries, fuel, childcare. But there’s a cost we rarely name, even though it drains people daily: the emotional cost of working under a toxic boss. For many, the workplace is not just a source of income; it’s where they spend the second ... Read More »

Dear editor, “Canada is a Country of Immigrants,” that is what my father always said to me. Canada is rich because of it. My family on my father’s side were refugees from the United States of America and came in 1778. They were United Empire Loyalists. They fought against the Americans in the Loyalist War ... Read More »