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OWL NEWS (owlnews.ca) is a locally owned, web-based news platform based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It publishes timely local news, in-depth stories, and live broadcasts twice weekly, and it splits its output between free local news and a paid member section. If you want Medicine Hat-area coverage from an independent local outlet, it's a direct source; if you need broad national or international reporting, it isn't built for that.
What OWL NEWS covers
The site organizes its content into a few visible sections:
- Top News Stories — timely local reporting. Recent examples include Elections Alberta ordering a right-wing influencer to remove a photo of a marked ballot, an event with Thomas Lucaszuk in Medicine Hat, and a roundup of Halloween-season events (Coats on Finlay, Pumpkin Run, haunted houses, and a province-wide day of protest).
- Members News — stories reserved for paying subscribers, such as an unredacted cease-and-desist letter and a personal essay series ("The Adventures of Gonzo").
- Free Local News — the open section where member stories eventually appear.
- "McBride's Fully Baked Hot Takes" — an opinion column.
- Live broadcasts — twice-weekly live video, with members-only live videos and discussion hosted on its YouTube channel.
The coverage skews toward municipal affairs, local events, and community issues rather than wire-style general news.
Free vs. member content
| Access level | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Local news stories, event roundups, opinion columns | No charge indicated |
| Member — Super Sub | Anytime access to member news articles; supports the team | CA$10.00 per month |
| Member — Yearly News Subscription | All news content as it breaks; some stories a week or two before the free section | CA$10.00 per year |
| Member — Biggest Supporters | Early access to articles as soon as published | CA$50.00 per year |
A practical note from the site's own wording: member stories are described as sometimes appearing in the free section a week or two later. So the subscription buys early access and the full member archive rather than exclusive permanent access. The yearly subscription at CA$10 is the cheapest listed way to see breaking stories first.
How to use the site
- Go to owlnews.ca and scan Top News Stories for the latest local items.
- Open Free Local News if you don't want to subscribe — this is where stories land after the member window.
- For live video and discussion, follow the outlet's YouTube channel, which the site recommends to subscribers.
- To subscribe, choose a tier on the membership sign-up section; the site lists monthly, yearly, and annual-supporter options at the prices above.
- To advertise, the site has a dedicated advertising page at owlnews.ca/buy-ads.
Who it's for
OWL NEWS suits Medicine Hat residents and anyone following local Alberta politics and community events who wants an independent, locally owned alternative to larger outlets. It is less useful if you need continuous breaking coverage outside the Medicine Hat area, since the publishing cadence is tied to twice-weekly broadcasts and local story flow.