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asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is still going strong, despite continued financial struggles. The society’s AGM was held Thursday afternoon, in which the board of directors was elected for the next term and audited finances were reviewed. There were no new directors elected at this AGM, with many returning directors staying on for ... Read More »

A 61-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a body was found near Oyen on Tuesday. At approximately 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oyen RCMP were dispatched to a location where clothing and other personal effects were located in a tree line along a rural road. They deemed the matter suspicious and the Alberta RCMP ... Read More »

The Medicine Hat Police Service deployed less lethal pepper ball munition during a vehicle stop Thursday. Police say around 2:20 p.m., members of the service, including members of the tactical team, conducted a vehicle stop in the 100 block of Sprague Way in relation to an ongoing investigation. During the stop, police say the lone ... Read More »

The Medicine Hat Tigers roster, like all Western Hockey League clubs, has been constructed through multiple methods. Whether players were acquired in trades, through free-agent signings, the WHL Prospects Draft or the CHL Import, they all have made it to the same level of junior hockey. Here is how the Tigers’ 2024-25 roster was built. ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb There are some new names for Medicine Hat Tigers fans to get used to on the blue line. The Tigers brought in four 18-year-old blue liners over the offseason, adding to the five returning D-men from last season. The WHL Draft-day acquisitions of right-handed defencemen Bryce Pickford and Jonas Woo were supplemented by the ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb For the second year in the row the Medicine Hat Tigers will break camp with a trio of net minders on the roster. Zach Zahara, Ethan McCallum and Jordan Switzer will all be at Co-op Place on opening night Saturday, with two in the lineup and one in the press box as the Tigers ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between non-profit and profit organizations? According to Queen’s Law Clinics in Canada, a non-profit is defined as “an association or corporation committed to operating exclusively for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure, recreation, or any other purpose except profit.” What about the difference between a non-profit and a ... Read More »

As I stood at the podium to open our fourth Mental Health Summit this week, I was struck by the palpable energy in the room. Since launching these summits in December 2023, and watching them grow in number of attendees, I’ve witnessed firsthand the continued commitment to mental health in our community. This latest gathering, ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Fire up the furnace and rev the engine, the carbon tax appears to be on its last legs. It’s a column that’s been in the works for a while, but Jagmeet Singh forced the issue this week, saying the consumer levy of gas, diesel and home heating has to change. In the 2015 election, ... 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 »

Dear editor, Electric buses face significant challenges in Alberta’s harsh climate, particularly in cities like Edmonton. The extreme cold temperatures prevalent during Edmonton’s long winters can drastically reduce battery efficiency and range. For instance, cold weather can decrease battery performance by up to 50 per cent, making it difficult for electric buses to maintain reliable ... Read More »

Dear editor, I have the concept of a plan to save Canadian taxpayers a lot of money. First, fire all members of the Canadian Senate and all their staff; huge savings there and would anybody miss them? Second, fire all members of the Canadian House of Commons and all their staff; more even huger savings ... Read More »