May 24th, 2025

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Not much change to utility prices heading into August

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Power prices in Medicine Hat this month are expected to dip slightly, however natural gas prices will increase based on the weighted average cost of the city’s natural gas rate that started at the beginning of the year. The August total billable rate for electricity will be 7.705 cents per kWh, down slightly from ... Read More »

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Stamped raffle-winning numbers announced

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced annual raffle winner ticket numbers on its Facebook page. All winners will be contacted. – $20,000 Al Azhar Shriners of Southern Alberta – #13281. – $10,000 Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat – #22502. – $10,000 Medicine Hat Legion – #03146. – $10,000 Southeast Alberta Friends of ... Read More »

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Full STEAM ahead for local student: Fatema Riaz aces Grade 11 diploma exams prior to spending summer studying biochemistry

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For some students summer break is an opportunity to put away the text books and focus on other important things in life. Some students might kick back and relax, catching up on some much needed sleep. Others are motivated to work and volunteer, while others may spend extra quality time with family and friends. ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre to host photography walk

By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Returning with the height of summer, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is bringing back its seasonal Photography Walk, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Interpreters invite residents and visitors alike to take a stroll through Police Point Park with them and see how the nature space has changed as the year turns onward. All photography ... Read More »

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New health clinic on Maple hosts grand opening

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new medical clinic celebrated its grand opening Thursday afternoon, and staff look forward to helping the city’s ongoing capacity issues in regards to available health care. Drs. Gert Grobler and Andre Claassen have come together to open their space at 402 Maple Avenue, and were touched by the warm reception and interest since ... Read More »

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New Curling Club general manager ‘passionate’ about sport, looks forward to club’s reopen

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Previous Curling Club president Bryden Smith has changed roles within the club and will now be in charge of day-to-day operations after the board of directors elected him as the new general manager during a recent board meeting in July. Smith was chosen out of a number of candidates as the most qualified to ... Read More »

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Lithium-ion batteries cause hazards for Waste Management staff

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The city is reminding residents about the hazards of improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in cellphones. These batteries can cause fires and explosions if they are improperly disposed in waste carts and pose a risk to waste management staff at the city’s landfill. Waste management staff say when lithium-ion batteries are ... Read More »

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MHIP to host nature jeopardy night

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is challenging residents to put their nature knowledge to the test with a game-show themed event. Nature Jeopardy will be hosted at Police Point Park on Aug. 13 with one time slot from 7-8 p.m. and one from 8-9 p.m. Teams will be able to earn points by responding with ... Read More »

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Community View Lions donate $2,000 to Meals on Wheels program

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club was thrilled to be able to present a donation to Unison at Veiner Centre on Wednesday afternoon, purchasing much-needed meals for low-income seniors. The donation of $2,000 will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels program, said club treasurer Nancy Crowley. “We’re delighted to be able ... Read More »

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Tigers announce intent to bid on 2026 Mem Cup

By JAMES TUBB on August 1st, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans received long awaited and desired news Wednesday. The local WHL club announced Wednesday they had submitted an intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup. “Hosting a tournament of this magnitude has the potential to have an enormous economic impact for both the City of Medicine Hat and the southeastern ... Read More »

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Summer fun not nearly over for Medicine Hatters, visitors alike

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Stampede week done for the year, there’s still plenty for the busy Medicine Hatter to do before the fall sets in. One thing that can be enjoyed all year, but is perhaps at its peak during the summer, is the urban forest that makes up so much of the city, said Jalyce Thompson, ... Read More »

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