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Summer’s penultimate block party to celebrate first responders

By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com This weekend the city is celebrating all the brave first responders who work tirelessly to keep communities safe during its weekly block party Saturday at Towne Square. Members representing Medicine Hat Police and Fire Services, HALO Air Ambulance and the South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue Association will be on site to visit with ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat woman aims to raise funds to walk and awareness for chronic pain condition

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com For Medicine Hat’s own Kennedy Griffin, one baseball game in 2019 was enough to change her life. Griffin, 27, was born and raised in the city, only briefly leaving to pursue fashion design before her program closed down. She explained that she considered herself an active and fiercely independent person, who enjoyed a variety ... Read More »

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City defends Saamis purchase plan against ‘naysayers’

By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2024

@@CollinGallant A group positioning itself as a watchdog over city-utility operations is raising questions about a plan to buy, build and operate a massive solar power facility in Medicine Hat, but renewable energy observers hail the move as groundbreaking for the sector. Medicine Hats’ energy division said Tuesday it has an agreement to buy the ... Read More »

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Public school division releases new bus maps for upcoming school year

By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday the Medicine Hat Public School division released school bus routes for students including bus number, stop location and pickup and drop-off times. Routes for registered riders can be accessed online at mhpsd.ca/route-maps. Unregistered students can still ride the bus for a two-week grace period if they haven’t received their bus pass yet, and ... Read More »

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City looks to buy Saamis Solar

By Collin Gallant on August 28th, 2024

@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat plans to buy a proposal for the largest urban solar array in Canada from a private developer that already has approval to build on 1,600 acres in northwest Medicine Hat. The Saamis Solar Park is designed to produce 325 megawatts of power in peak conditions – slightly more than ... Read More »

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Root Cellar raises nearly $100K with third annual Amazing Race for Hunger

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Staff at the Root Cellar are calling third annual Amazing Race for Hunger an outstanding success. The event raised $96,231.80 for the Emergency Food Pantry, as well as overwhelming support from participants, volunteers, donors and the greater community. Executive director Melissa Mullis said, “This was an incredibly heartwarming day. We are deeply thankful for ... Read More »

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Maple Avenue getting storm sewer replacement next month

By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024

Starting on Sept. 3, the City of Medicine Hat will begin the replacement of storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Fourth Street SE. This is part of a commitment to a proactive approach to infrastructure replacement, the city says, and an effort to ensure reliable service for affected residents. The two-phased ... Read More »

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Echo Dale Regional Park swim lake to close after long weekend

By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024

As the heat of summer draws closer to an end, so do the remaining days to take advantage of Echo Dale Regional Park’s swim lake. After what is forecasted to be a warm and sunny long weekend, the swim lake will close at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2. Staff will begin draining the swim lake ... Read More »

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Catholic division releases cellphone rules as provincial ban takes effect

By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has released its administrative parameters for use of cellphones and electronic devices in schools beginning this year as provincial restrictions are set to kick in. The provincial government announced in June a limit on cellphone use in classrooms effective this fall that will prevent students between kindergarten ... Read More »

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Indian Relay Race champ calls sport an adrenaline fuelled ride

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 28th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Sunday’s champ of Medicine Hat’s inaugural Indian Relay Racing even says part of his winning strategy involves getting an early lead out the gate to hopefully avoid the inevitable chaos that ensues after each half-mile lap. Sixteen-year-old Carter Houle, from team Wild and Green representing the Kehewin Cree Nation in northern Alberta, says the ... Read More »

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Local modular home company hits production milestone

By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com A local modular home manufacturer that employs more than 140 people is celebrating a milestone after producing its 13,000th manufactured home. Moduline Medicine Hat has been in operation since 1996 when it was purchased by Champion Homes, one of the largest modular home builders in America, and specializes in building mobile homes for residential ... Read More »

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