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As the weather fluctuates between sun and snow, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to learn about the importance of the frozen river. “The world of river ice hosts a marvel of wildlife interactions,” said park interpreter Erika Derman “Join us as we will walk along the frozen shore as we talk ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the first week of Fraud Prevention Month the Medicine Hat Police Service has released a public service announcement about the increasing number of sophisticated scams designed to copy or mimic a person using artificial intelligence. Police say criminals are finding news to exploit AI technology for financial gains, including AI voice cloning scams ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Robert Grisonich, Wade Petersen and Wes King-Hunter have been named Medicine Hat’s 2026 Sports Wall of Fame inductees. City councillors approved the motion Monday to induct the three individuals who will be recognized at a ceremony held at the Big Marble Go Centre at a future date still to be determined. The three individuals ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Waves Swim Club swam in Moose Jaw at provincials over the weekend. The local swim club sent 15 swimmers to the Saskatchewan short course junior provincials, setting four new club records and one swimmer recording a qualifying time. Wesley Henderson (Girls, 9) set club records in the 50m Free, 200m Breast ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Tigers sure ate their Wheaties Wednesday. Captain Bryce Pickford recorded his third hat trick of the season, reaching the 40-goal mark, as the Tigers won 6-3 in Brandon over the Wheat Kings. Wednesday’s victory was the eighth straight for the Tigers who are tied with the Prince Albert Raiders for first ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Curling Centre hosted their mixed/open doubles bonspiel in February. The two-day bonspiel crowned four top teams. The team of Sierra Androschuk and Ryker Miller were able to win a thrilling final against Donovan and Parker Bellamy. The game was very back and forth until the sixth end with Androschuk and Miller ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »