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AMA welcomes new provincial compensation model for family doctors

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 26th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of doctors have already signed up for the province’s new family doctor compensation model, scheduled to kick in April 1. Developed in partnership with the Alberta Medical Association, the model is designed to not only support physicians in their essential work but also to enhance access to family doctors across the province. The ... Read More »

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Heavy police presence reported in Brooks on Tuesday morning

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday morning at approximately 10 a.m., Brooks RCMP advised the public of a heavy police presence in the area of First Street E., and asked residents to avoid posting the actions of police on social media. Approximately an hour later police reported they had cleared the scene and said there is no ongoing risk ... Read More »

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Redcliff man faces several charges following attempted armed robbery

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A seven-month investigation has led to the arrest of 47-year-old Daniel Vander Meulen, of Redcliff, who has been charged with attempted robbery and assault with a weapon for pointing a firearm at a business owner outside their home last fall. Medicine Hat police say back in September 2024, a local business owner reported that ... Read More »

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NDP MLA visits weekly protest outside Smith’s office

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Weekly protests outside Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith’s Constituency office continued on Saturday, and gathered citizens say they will continue until something changes. In attendance at the most recent demonstration was Edmonton-Rutherford MLA and shadow minister for Forestry and Parks Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse, who said she was approached by locals and decided to ... Read More »

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Stark buys out casino partner, plans move

By Collin Gallant on March 25th, 2025

@@CollinGallant A local business man says he has bought out his partner’s shares in the Copper Coulee Casino and plans to move the operation out of the Medicine Hat Lodge – itself another shareholder and the casino’s landlord, which is currently in receivership. Albert Stark told the News he has acquired a full 50 per ... Read More »

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Tigers tickets going fast, busing from mall available

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Tigers fans have shown up and showed out with playoffs on the horizon. The Tigers faithful sold-out Co-op Place on Saturday with 6,246 fans walking through the gates ahead of a 10-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. It’s the largest crowd Co-op Place has seen for a Tigers game since March 11, ... Read More »

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Two from southeast named to new executive for CUPE Alberta

By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Two municipal union officials from southeast Alberta are on the incoming executive of the provincial board of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Jason Fenske, president of CUPE 46, representing city workers in Medicine Hat, was named executive vice president (south) during the union’s provincial convention on the weekend. Tabitha Williams, of CUPE 1032, ... Read More »

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Local entertainment venues first in province to receive sensory-inclusive certification

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Co-op Place and the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre are the first two entertainment venues in Alberta to earn a sensory-inclusive certification that is being widely embraced by other venues and stadiums across North America. The Sensory Inclusive certification is awarded by KultureCity, a non-profit organization focused on promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals ... Read More »

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Science fair showcases innovation and knowledge for a better future

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative The 50th annual Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair saw near record participation on Saturday, encouraging and inspiring the bright minds of tomorrow. “We haven’t had this many students for a long time,” said Peter Wallis, chair of the science fair committee with Praxis. “We’re pushing the resources ... Read More »

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Incumbent Motz will face at least three challengers

By Collin Gallant on March 25th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The field of candidates is starting to fill out in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner after a general election was called on the weekend, and campaigning has already begun. Incumbent Glen Motz will seek a fourth election win for the Conservative Party of Canada when Canadians go to the polls April 28. Three challengers have publicly declared ... Read More »

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46 MHCBE staff celebrate career milestones

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education divisional staff gathered this past Friday at Holy Family Parish for the annual Employment Recognition celebration, which honoured 46 staff members for the continual service at local schools. Among educators recognized in categories for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service, Paul Bauche, principal at Monsignor ... Read More »

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