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asmith@medicinehatnews.com A force for positivity may be what Medicine Hat needs, says council candidate Kevin Monson, and he hopes to be that force. His decision to run for city council comes from a longstanding interest in municipal politics, having lived in the city his entire life and seeing everything it has to offer. A manager ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Several key issues will be discussed tonight during this council’s third-to-last general meeting before October’s election, however two extra public meetings may be approved over the timeline of two directives issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Council, as well as the CAO, need to complete respectful workplace training by Oct. 1, according to ... Read More »

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope came to a stop in 1980, but the national icon’s desire to raise money for cancer research has burned eternal. The Marathon of Hope, started April 12, 1980 when the then 21-year-old departed St. John’s, Nfld. to begin his trek across Canada looking to raise $24 million, or $1 per ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Four days of hockey left a lot of impressions for the Medicine Hat Tigers staff. The WHL champions wrapped up their training camp Sunday after four days of scrimmages at Co-op Place between 86 players, from overagers to freshly drafted 2010-born players. Training camps have gotten more difficult to assess, head coach and general ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers training camp brought more questions than answers as the 2025-26 season officially kicked off – good news for an organization that lost as much star power up front as the Tabbies have. A large camp filled with young players looking to make an impact was but an appetizer for what should ... Read More »

The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football team open their season in winning fashion. The Colts hosted the Joane Cardinal-Schubert Ravens on Friday, winning 42-8 at the Methanex Bowl. All three of Medicine Hat’s high schools won their first games, with the Hat High Hawks and Crescent Heights Vikings picking up wins Thursday. The Hawks beat ... Read More »

Interesting to note that according to the latest offering from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, a two-drink-per week suggestion was put forth because even a low consumption of alcohol carries with it a health risk. Heck, a lot of people I know have a two-drink-per-half-hour intake. More than two drinks a week won’t kill ... Read More »

I just got back from six nights in Petawawa, Ont. For those that do not know, Petawawa is located 166 kilometres northwest of our nation’s capital, Ottawa. A fun fact for all Canadian history buffs, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, according to The Canadian Encyclopedia, has a population of 5,000 and is one of our busiest ... Read More »

Have you ever had to navigate a situation that felt out of your depth? Like calling tech support and explaining what your computer is doing, filling out forms in legal jargon or trying to follow a fast-talking mechanic’s explanation about your car when you don’t even know what’s under the hood? Now imagine doing that ... Read More »

Dear editor, On Aug. 1, with minimal announcement, the Alberta government enacted new rules ending public disclosure requirements for the premier, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and for all their staff, all of whom were no longer required to publicly post receipts for their expenses over $100. Also, the UCP removed from public view eight years ... Read More »

Dear editor, In response to a recent letter to the editor that appeared in the News on Aug. 21, written by Ben Moffat. First the heading of the letter described the UCP as undermining Canadian institutions; I am not aware of any “Canadian institutions” that weren’t already decimated or undermined by 10 years of Liberal ... Read More »

Dear editor, Now that they understand their referendum on Albertan “independence” is about to be soundly defeated, the UCP, their local supporters – the Black Hats and the Governor-in-Waiting Premier Smith – are turning their attentions to threatening some of our great Canadian institutions by emulating their U.S. – often Texan – heroes. They should ... Read More »