bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Council voted 6-2 this week to squash a proposed new operating grant program for organizations in the city at the cost of potentially rising taxes by up to 4 per cent over three years. In March council approved a motion from Coun. Cassi Hider seeking to develop options for a new non-profit operating grant ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com After 12 years, the Rocky Horror Show returns to the Medicine Hat Musical Theatre playhouse. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the movie version of the story, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, making it the perfect opportunity to bring this cult classic back to the Hat, said director Dave Cannon. “I’ve loved Rocky ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Normally visitors of the Big Marble Go Centre go to work up a sweat, throw on their skates or take a dip in the pool, however beginning this week the recreation facility will host an “urban graffiti, rhythmic art” exhibition in its main hallway. For the first time in Big Marble’s history, it will ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll has returned and he’s already forging himself a new groove. The 16-year-old (17 in November) Medicine Hat Tigers forward has made an early impact in his first two games, notching four goals and six points in two games, with two goals and an assist in a 5-2 win Wednesday at Co-op Place ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club kicked off a new season over the weekend. The local boxing club sent two fighters, Rylan McCulloch and Jacob Walne to Fort Belknap, Mont. over the weekend. Boxing Club coach Kerry Fahlman says McCulloch’s opponent backed out and the Hat boxer ended up doing a sparring session with three-time ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For Jalen Philpot, life in football has always been a family affair. His dad Cody played in the CFL from 1993-2000 with B.C. and Winnipeg. He won the Grey Cup in 1994 with the Lions. He was the division rushing champion twice and a CFL All-star in 1995. After retiring from the Bombers he ... Read More »

Since September, I have been a volunteer collecting signatures asking Albertans whether they agree that Alberta should remain in Canada. Despite others who shall remain unnamed for the time being, I passionately believe that Alberta should remain in Canada. Agreed that Alberta has some grievances against the federal government and many believe that the province ... Read More »

As I begin to work more with young people, I am noticing a shift in what a traditional family looks like. Now this shift and new normal for many has been around for years, even decades, but it is something that is new to me. That is the new normal of grandparents now being legally ... Read More »

A gift of $350,000 to Alberta radio station CKUA from Medicine Hat’s Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi was significant enough for the station “to name the fifth-floor balcony at CKUA’s Alberta Hotel building in Edmonton the ‘Fred’s Aerial Balcony’ (FAB) as a nod to both her name and her lighthearted spirit.” A press release on the CKUA ... Read More »

(In response to Michael Seitz, Oct.1, Medicine Hat News, Letter to the Editor) Dear editor, I am writing in response to recent accusations regarding the transparency and practices of our Board. It is important to address these directly, as accountability and open communication are values that guide our work. This Board has made significant progress ... Read More »

Dear editor, It is past time for term limits to be set for the length of time individuals are allowed to serve on city council. A maximum of two terms, eight years, should be sufficient and be allowed. When a person runs for council, simply saying the usual, “I plan to increase economic activity or ... Read More »

Dear editor, To assure Medicine Hat’s natural areas remain healthy and beautiful it is important that city council use Medicine Hat’s Environmental Framework, approved in mid 2024, to guide its decisions. It is meant to be a guide for decisions about development, both economic and new recreational development, so they will not harm the city’s ... Read More »