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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP shared Monday an alert issued by the Brooks Bandits after a scam email had been sent to sponsors which was made to look like legitimate staff members. According to a public statement the email was sent under the title “Finalized document: Nathan Crosby – PDF uploaded to Onedrive” and is disguised to ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period for the province’s highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence, is closing Feb. 15. The Order recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to their communities and to the province of Alberta. Members of the Order include athletes, academics, farmers, business leaders and artists whose work has helped shape ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Eagle Butte High School is set to launch the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme this fall, with an informational night Wednesday. The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme is a framework designed for students ready to forge their future, combining academic rigour with specialized, hands-on learning that happens in PRPS’ diverse career related pathways. “This prestigious designation ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds took care of business on the road this weekend. The Hounds blanked the Golden Suns 5-0 Saturday. Cohen McLaren had a hat trick in the win, Max Chisholm had a goal and an assist and Noah Krein found the back of the net. Treyson Donnelly stopped all 26 shots ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs suffered their first losses since November. The Cubs’ 14-game win streak was snapped this weekend with a 3-2 loss Friday in Strathmore to the Wheatland Kings. They picked up a point a day later on the road, falling 3-2 in a shootout Saturday to the Cochrane Generals. Josiah Jackson and ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers swept yet another weekend of games. This weekend’s wins put them in a position to rewrite the franchise’s history books. An 8-3 win Friday over the Seattle Thunderbirds and a 7-4 victory Saturday over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, both at Co-op Place, extends their win streak to 17 games – tying ... Read More »

I was deeply saddened to learn of the massacre of 15 Jews at Bondi Beach, Australia. On the first night of Hannukah, more than 1,000 people had gathered to celebrate, some dancing and banging drums when two individuals opened fire on a crowded group. The incident devastated and shocked not only the Jewish community, but ... Read More »

We’ve all heard the age-old ha-ha about not eating yellow snow, but did you know that eating snow of any colour can be trouble? A typical snowflake has a lot of jagged edges to it, says a story on Axios.com, and when it falls through the atmosphere, it collects “more airborne pollution particles.” A variety ... Read More »

The dot-com bubble burst in March of 2000 when historically high stock market valuations (Price to Earnings ratios) combined with declining earnings growth for companies that comprise the U.S. stock market. This week’s chart examines the relationship between stock market valuations (12-month forward Price to Earnings ratio in blue) and earnings growth for the S&P ... Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Lack of Funding for Safelink Decision “Given SafeLink’s previous initiatives – particularly the distribution of pamphlets advising youth on how to use dangerous illicit drugs – there was not enough comfort or alignment with provincial priorities to approve the funding request,” stated Nathaniel Dueck, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mental Health and ... Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Conservative Party of Canada leadership review later this month The Conservative Party trails the Liberals in the polls by just under four per cent. Pierre Poilievre trails Mark Carney in the national leadership polls by 21 per cent. Mr. Poilievre is, clearly, a liability – the party much less so. Mr. Poilievre ... Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Recall Petition for Smith Made Official, Medicine Hat News, Dec. 11. On Premier Smith’s radio show, in April 2024, responding to petitioner Landon Johnston (petitioning to recall Mayor Joti Gondek), she said, “What I’ve observed from the process you’ve gone through is that it’s an extremely high bar,” Smith said. “We know ... Read More »