AHS Confirms: Water Quality Advisory for Golden Sheaf Park Beach Remains in Effect
Medicine Hat, AB – Contrary to speculation circulating on social media, the water quality advisory for Golden Sheaf Park Beach has not been lifted. The Owl reached out to Alberta Health Services (AHS) who have confirmed that the advisory remains in place as officials continue to monitor the situation. Photo from Golden Sheaf Park Aug 11 2026 social media post
City Clerk Confirms Current Council Broke the Law in First Meeting
Medicine Hat City Council broke provincial laws at their very first operational meeting. Some might write this off as a rookie mistake, but they kept doing it. The Owl has identified multiple potential MGA violations since this council was elected.
Updated - Chalk Trials and Closed Meetings: Graffiti Bylaw Back on Agenda
After five months of no progress the Governance Committee has finally put the graffiti bylaw back on the agenda. They meet tomorrow to talk about it. They want to do it behind closed doors because apparently, fixing a bylaw that treats chalk the same as spray paint is top secret information.
The 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games are in Town
These Games are the qualifier for the World Games in Santiago, Chile, next year. The stakes are high, and so is the energy. All events are free to attend as is the opening ceremony at Co-op Place. Tickets are free for the opening ceremony.
