March 7th, 2026

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zmason@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 municipal election was the priciest on record for both the council and the mayoral seats. Mayoral candidate Drew Barnes’s failed bid for the mayoral seat was the most expensive campaign in Medicine Hat history. Barnes collected over $53,000 for his effort, spending nearly all of it, with a $312.23 surplus left over

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  • Clocks spring forward this weekend

    newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters will set clocks one forward to “spring forward” beginning early Sunday morning. The Daylight Saving Time change will occur at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday. Hatters will then “fall back” on Nov. 1 this year at 2 a.m. At a recent press conference Premier Daneille Smith said her government will consult on ... Read More »

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  • City exploring ‘every alternative’ to replace air service

    bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Regional airport officials say they will explore all options over the upcoming weeks and months to replace service after WestJet announced it will cease service between the Hat and Calgary this June, leaving the region without a passenger air service. However, city staff have cautioned that finding a replacement service for the ... Read More »

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  • MHSA launches annual drive to end period poverty

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is once again pushing to end period poverty within the City of Medicine Hat through its annual drive. The initiative has been ongoing for a few years now, partnering with community organizations such as the Root Cellar and Redcliff Youth Centre in order to get funds and menstrual products ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Picked up where he left off: Tiger captain pushing for CHL record despite injury absence

    jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Bryce Pickford has been having a blast since his return from injury. The Medicine Hat Tigers captain hasn’t lost a stride since missing 12 games due to an upper-body injury, running a seven-game point streak entering play Friday. Pickford has eight goals in his return, three coming in a 6-3 win over the Brandon ... Read More »

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  • Tigers acknowledge driver after sudden passing

    jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers are mourning the sudden death of their bus driver. Donald Bihun suffered a medical emergency in the middle of their game Wednesday in Brandon against the Wheat Kings and later died. Head coach Willie Desjardins offered his condolences to the family and he says the driver was a part of ... Read More »

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  • Cubs off to HJHL Finals for first time in team history

    jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs have long seen themselves as one of the top four teams in the Heritage Junior Hockey League. After 24 years in the HJHL, they get a chance to prove they’re No. 1. The Cubs have advanced to the HJHL Finals for the first time in franchise history, beating the Cochrane ... Read More »

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  • Let’s Chat: Estate planning, have you done yours?

    Most often this is a topic many people will put off or avoid altogether. Have you thought about what you want done with your property, monies, or personal items like jewelry, or cars when you pass away? I know many of us think “who cares, I’ll be dead,” but the reality is if you do ... Read More »

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  • Economics 101: Market performance in mid-term election years

    It’s been an interesting start to 2026 for financial markets with considerable volatility and widespread uncertainty regarding market direction. A lot of this uncertainty is a result of geopolitical events including Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela, etc. We’ve also seen President Trump continue his tariff rhetoric which adds to market uncertainty. Fortunately for markets, fourth quarter earnings ... Read More »

    1 week ago
  • MLA Report: A promise kept – Medicine Hat’s maternity clinic is back in place

    On Jan. 29, 2026, something I promised the people of Cypress-Medicine Hat three years ago became real. The Family Medicine Maternity Clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital opened its doors once more – and is now accepting new referrals. I have been asked many times over the course of this journey whether we would actually ... Read More »

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Letters to The Editor

  • Letter: Rotten, rotten, rotten

    Dear editor, So now we suspect the former British Prince Andrew hid a rotten moral and ethical core. Ditto for high mucky-muck politicians such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton et al and their billionaire buddies and elite party-providers, such as the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein and his imprisoned partner, Ghislaine Maxwell. Rotten, rotten, rotten behaviour ... Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Letter: Thoughts on Independent Alberta Tour

    Dear editor, For all her seasonal bluster, Mother Nature’s crummy behaviour Friday did not deter those interested in attending the Independent Alberta Tour at Medicine Hat College. I left the event comfortable an independent Alberta is at least worthy of some examination. Inside the theatre, there were strong opinions, but I continue to marvel at ... Read More »

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  • Letter: More control for government, fewer rights for Albertans

    Dear editor, I find the current UCP government practice of engaging in grievance politics distressing. There are Albertans who have grievances they feel have not been seriously, or respectfully, addressed by the Federal Government. I understand that. However, I am currently more concerned about what is happening right now in Alberta. While Albertans are busy ... Read More »

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