July 9th, 2025

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Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna will be playing NCAA hockey next season. The consensus first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft announced  Tuesday afternoon on ESPN’s Sportscenter that he will be leaving the Western Hockey League for the NCAA and Penn State University. “It was a super tough decision, there’s

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  • Councillor motions to move council meetings to 4:30

    @MedicineHatNews A city councillor is suggesting two changes to how council meetings are scheduled and how the agenda is prepared. Coun. Shila Sharps submitted two notices of motion to Monday’s regular meeting, including a motion that would see council’s open meetings begin at 4 p.m., rather than at 6:30 p.m. A standard closed session that ... Read More »

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  • HALO’s new helicopter took flight on June 29

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com HALO Air Ambulance’s latest helicopter is taking to the skies, coming online officially as the new HALO-1. Introduced at a special event in February, the new craft began use for emergency medical calls as of June 29, marking a significant operational milestone for HALO. On June 29, HALO-1 completed its inaugural emergency medical scene ... Read More »

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  • REDI breaks ground on new assisted-living home

    asmith@medicinehatnews.com REDI Enterprises has broken ground on its upcoming Hampson House, which will offer assisted and independent living opportunities for those with mobility issues. A collaborative effort between Brost Developments, Lacey Homes and REDI, it is the hope the new facility will not only allow for residents to live in affordable home that allows access ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Mavericks blast past Beavers in 19-6 rout Tuesday

    Medicine Hat News Santa Claus made a mid-summer visit to Medicine Hat on Tuesday and the jolly old fellow brought the offence. The Medicine Hat Mavericks slugged three home runs at Athletic Park en route to a 19-6 win over the Weyburn Beavers on Christmas in July night, sponsored by the Medicine Hat News. It ... Read More »

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  • McKenna leaving Tigers, WHL for NCAA’s Penn State University

    Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna will be playing NCAA hockey next season. The consensus first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft announced  Tuesday afternoon on ESPN’s Sportscenter that he will be leaving the Western Hockey League for the NCAA and Penn State University. “It was a super tough decision, there’s ... Read More »

    11 hours ago
  • Ritchie leaving Tigers to play in NCAA

    sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers have lost a second player to the NCAA rule changes. Forward Ryder Ritchie announced via his Instagram on Sunday that he was joining Boston University for the 2025 season. Ritchie shared a video that featured highlights from his time with the Tigers, Prince Albert Raiders and clips from Boston University. ... Read More »

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