August 16th, 2025

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CUPE’s ‘bad-faith’ complaint officially made to Alberta Labour Board

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The union representing Medicine Hat’s public school support staff has filed complaints about unfair bargaining and circumventing the bargaining agent. That action, promised by Canadian Union Of Public Employees last week, occurred Monday, according to the Alberta Labour Board. It is already considering an application from Medicine Hat Public School Division to put the ... Read More »

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City hands off carbon-capture plans, and costs

By Collin Gallant on February 25th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The city will hand off its plans to study and develop a carbon sequestration hub in southeast Alberta to Imperial Oil – and recuperate most of the costs incurred by the municipality, officials told the News on Monday. The project, dubbed “Clear Horizon,” was first discussed five years ago as a way to help ... Read More »

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Six-part discussion series for parents continues at college theatre

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The second session of “Navigating the Online World,” a six-part discussion that aims to provide parents tools to limit screen time while raising children in the digital age, will be presented at the Medicine Hat College Theatre on Wednesday evening. The discussion will include members of the Digital Wellness Coalition, along with a panel ... Read More »

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Hatters take part in province-wide protest, seek Smith’s resignation

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

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the community gathered outside Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith’s office on Saturday, calling for her resignation. The demonstration was part of a larger collection of protests taking place throughout the province, expressing discontent with several policies and decisions that have taken place over the course of her term. Kym Porter, ... Read More »

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Monday classes cancelled at St. Francis Xavier following plumbing issue

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday classes were cancelled and students were sent home from St. Francis Xavier School after unexpected issues were reported with the building plumbing, impacting the facility’s overall operations and washrooms. Principal Ryan Irving sent a message to parents Monday asking them to pick up their children from school as soon as possible. “Please know ... Read More »

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More than $14K in product collected in drive to end period poverty

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

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association’s collaborative campaign to end period poverty in the city may be over for now, but the work continues. Representatives from MHSA, Redcliff Youth Centre and Root Cellar all met Saturday to count the results of the month-long campaign to collect menstrual products for those in need within the city. ... Read More »

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HALO receives $225,000 donation from Inter Pipeline

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Inter Pipeline donated $225,000 toward the life-saving efforts of HALO Air Ambulance on Feb. 21. and held a cheque presentation with the chopper. “Your support for life-saving emergency services is invaluable,” reads a social media post. “We appreciate your commitment to making a difference in our community. Thank you for all that you do.&#... Read More »

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City approved for north-end power line replacement

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The city’s power distribution department has been approved to replace a portion of power line that rings the city’s east side, but will need to win further approval at hearings this spring. The Alberta Utilities Commission issued a permit on Feb. 21 for the city to upgrade MH-60L line – which spans 4.3 kilometres ... Read More »

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Province announces new funding for municipal fire services

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday the provincial government announced it would provide $585,000 of support to municipal fire services and the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. A total of $500,000 will go toward a one-time increase to the Fire Service Training Program that provides grants to all municipalities, Métis Settlements and First Nations communities across the province, bringing the ... Read More »

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Brooks RCMP seeking debit machine thief

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are looking for a male suspect who stole a debit machine from the Little Caesars restaurant Friday. Employees reported the theft to police shortly after 5:40 pm. Feb. 21 after the suspect placed an order and then stole the debit machines and fled when the employee went to the back to prepare ... Read More »

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Water advocate calls for resignation of energy minister

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 22nd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Chris Spearman, spokesman for Water for Food, says Energy Minister Brain Jean should resign immediately. In a letter directed to Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday, the former Lethbridge mayor says Jean has lost the confidence of Albertans after trying to mislead residents when he introduced the province’s New Coal Policy last December. In the ... Read More »

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