Featured Story

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mayor Linnsie Clark told members of council and city staff Monday that she was denied her rights as a member of the public when she was refused information available through the Freedom of Information and Protection policy in a written inquiry. She also told councillors they likely spent more public tax dollars preparing two ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com To honour the service of members over the past 100 years, the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat held a celebratory dinner at the Lodge on Saturday night. Since 1924 volunteer members of the Kiwanis Club have been actively giving back to the city through hundreds of service programs and donations, as well as undertaking ... Read More »

news@medicinehatnews.com Councillors on Monday approved changes to the city’s electric utility bylaw that will include “comprehensive adjustments” to reflect changes in operational practices and better align with current codes. Manager of electric operations, Jeff Sandford, presented the changes to the bylaw during a presentation that highlighted the update and discussed the regulatory framework. “This amending ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their coaches for next summer’s WCBL season. On social media Monday, the Mavs’ announced the hiring of a head coach and two assistant coaches for the 2025 season. The Mavs have hired Jonathan Thornhill of Valley City State University to fill the head coach position. They’ve signed Ryan ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts were recognized by Alberta Football after wins Friday. The Hawks, entering last week ranked No. 4 among 4A schools, beat Chinook High School 46-6 on Oct. 4. They remain ranked No. 4 in 4A. McCoy worked their way into the rankings with a 21-9 win ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A brief step back and the Medicine Hat Cubs keep moving forward. The Cubs surrendered their first loss of the season this past weekend but quickly bounced back, maintaining top spot in the HJHL through the first three weekends. The Cubs lost 2-1 Friday at the Kinplex to the Coaldale Copperheads, tasting defeat for ... Read More »

I recently saw a quote on Google Images that felt like a sucker punch to the gut. It says “A cancer diagnosis changes you forever. You always remember the moment it came.” I remember vividly the day they told us he had cancer. It is something you never forget. I was the one who fell ... Read More »

There are a number of great reasons why we live in one of the best places on earth, but perhaps the most important one is weather. I know, I know, 40-below with a wind in the dead of winter is no treat, but it’s rarely a killer or a destructive force. Southern Albertans generally know ... Read More »

The Consumer Price Index declined 0.2% month over month in August after a 0.4% increase in July. This was below the average economists’ forecast calling for inflation to remain at the same level as July. In seasonally adjusted terms, headline prices were up 0.12% in August after a 0.25% increase in July. Year over year, ... Read More »

Dear editor, Utility fees continue to rise aggressively more than the actual cost of the commodity; specifically electric energy and natural gas costs. One condominium corporation’s total electric costs, including fees (multi-resident building) year to date is $96,614. The actual energy used cost was $58,232, leaving $38,382 as fees, or 65.91 per cent of the ... Read More »

Dear editor, I see that the reopening of the pool area at the Big Marble Go Centre has now been delayed from Sept. 15 to Oct 11. The problem is, the last three visits I’ve had to the centre, I’ve seen a grand total of no more than two people working in the area each ... Read More »

Dear editor, I would like to congratulate the city on its foresight regarding the purchase of Saamis Solar Park. All municipalities will be looking at extra expenses as we transition toward a zero-carbon future (Medicine Hat’s were estimated about a year ago at $300+ million). Our city has started the work of planning for these ... Read More »