City Homelessness Task Force at Odds Over Funding
The drop-in centre operated by SafeLink Alberta is facing closure following the province rejecting a federal grant to keep it open.
Couple Caught by Cops
Medicine Hat Police have confirmed that Brendon Webb and Brooklyn Carriere were located and arrested on January 6, 2026, following an active search connected to serious Criminal Code offences, including a robbery and firearm-related incident.
AB Gov Vetoes Federal Funding For City Homeless Support Services
The Alberta government has rejected a city application for federal funds to provide daytime services to the municipality’s vulnerable, council heard on Monday.
Southview, Niblock Schools to Close At End of Scholastic Year
The Medicine Hat School District will be moving forward with the shuttering of two city elementary schools citing declining enrolment currently and into the next decade.
Council Cancels RFP For Aquatic Park Design Work
“The new council, I think, should have the time to discuss the design prior to awarding any contract to do it and we really just haven’t had that time,” stated Coun. Cheryl Phaff in support of her motion to pause the RFP process.
