As Temperatures Plummet, Medicine Hat Has No Plan to Open Warming Centres
With a cold snap gripping Alberta, a critical disparity in emergency response for homeless residents has emerged between major cities and one of the province’s smaller urban centres. While Edmonton proactively opens additional warming shelters during extended deep freezes, Medicine Hat continues to operate without a permanent 24/7 shelter, a situation advocates call a dangerous failure of planning and public process.
Expert to Lethbridge: Closing Overdose Prevention Site Puts Lives at Risk
Magnuson, says she learned of the council motion not through government channels but from nursing staff at the OPS who reached out, shocked and discouraged.
Council Passes Utility Fee Hike
City utility rate fees will be going up in 2026 following bylaw amendments passed Monday.
Breaking - Recall Petition For Premier Smith Issued - Signature Collection Starts Tomorrow
Elections Alberta has issued the recall petition for Premier and Brooks-Medicine hat MLA Danielle Smith . Signature collection starts tomorrow.
Council Approves Demo Of Historic School
City council approved the demolition of the Riverside School during Monday’s meeting but not without a spirited debate.