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The David Suzuki Foundation has named Medicine Hat resident, Melanie Barnett, as one of 20 finalists for the 2026 Rewilding Arts Prize that recognizes artwork that explores renewed relationships between people, land, water and the living world.Founded in 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation is a national, bilingual non-pr...

The Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society (MHWSS) continues to receive strong financial support from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area as part of the capital campaign to renovate and expand the Phoenix Safe House Emergency Shelter.On Thursday evening, the MHWSS shared a post to social media highlighting a $100,000 d...

Medicine Hat High School Hawks football player Keene Shigehiro has committed to the St. Mary's Huskies for the 2026 University football season.The running back during his high school career looks to hold that position next season."I'm looking forward to making an impact in my first year, and not getting redshirted...

Canadian rideshare company Uride has named Dione Walker as the first February recipient of its $20,000 Student Support Fund.The support fund is an initiative aimed at helping students manage the rising cost of education and daily living expenses by awarding $5,000 each week throughout February.Walker of Medicine Hat ha...

A Grade 11 student at Medicine Hat High School was recognized on Tuesday for his efforts during a medical emergency at his school.Raphael Vignon was presented with a Medicine Hat Police Service Challenge Coin and an MHPS shoulder flash by School Resource Officer Cst. Taylor Olenic.A social media post from the Medicine ...

Madera Speedway in California hosted the Jr. Late Model Combine, with Rhett Pearce being the lone Canadian on the track. The 12-year-old from Crossfield, Alberta, has been racing for about 3 years and spends most of his track time at the Medicine Hat Speedway, where Pearce won a championship in the fall of 2025. The sp...

The Loran Scholars Foundation has selected Abeera Wasif from Bassano, Alberta, as a 2026 finalist, demonstrating exceptional strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential. Wasif has been placed in the top 1.6 percent of more than 5,000 applicants nationwide, as she is one of ...

Former professional hockey player, Swift Current Bronco Bus crash survivor, and I Got Mind founder Bob Wilkie released the first three episodes of the "Tear Off the Tape" podcast.The podcast produces unfiltered content that explores trauma, mental health, and recovery.Wilkie said listening and trying to relat...

The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women's basketball team have signed Hannah Markusson of Medicine Hat for the 2026-27 season, continuing a family connection to the Rattlers that spans three generations.Markusson's grandfather, Armand Cheret, previously served as head coach of the Rattlers women's soccer team, taking t...

The high school football season is done in Alberta for all but 80 athletes who will compete in the 35th annual Senior Bowl on Sunday.Keene Shigehiro is the lone representative from Medicine Hat at the event this year, which showcases the top graduating high school players in the province in an All-Star Game.The Medicin...