July 27th, 2025

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Man faces two charges following conflict involving baseball bat

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 24th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 37-year-old man has been charged with robbery and mischief under $5,000 after he was taken into custody by police following a dispute with his roommate last Friday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 000-block of Second Street SE just before 1 p.m. after the male, who was in the process ... Read More »

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City honours National Indigenous Peoples Day with ceremony at city hall

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 21st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Representing the importance of the land now called the City of Medicine Hat, a symbolic teepee was set up outside city hall Friday while a large gathering was held inside to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. “That is not a teepee next to city hall, I want you to invite you to adopt the ... Read More »

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MCC questions mount as public hearing looms

By Collin Gallant on June 21st, 2025

@@CollinGallant The public will have a say next week on whether one of the last public utilities in Alberta should be managed by an arm’s length corporation owned by the City of Medicine Hat. That was suggested by a business consultant last fall when KPMG argued that balancing political considerations in business decisions could hold ... Read More »

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CAPE School founder retiring after 30 years

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 21st, 2025

@CollinGallant Thirty years after founding CAPE School, Teresa Di Ninno’s 30-year-career was celebrated as she prepares to retire as the charter school’s superintendent. A student assembly and performances in her honour were held in the morning prior to a staff luncheon and an afternoon tea for former students, parents and well-wishers. She has been an ... Read More »

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Police make three arrests linked to prevalent phone scam

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 21st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Criminal Investigation section have charged three individuals with fraud and theft after a complex investigation following a grandparent scam attempt. According to officers a local senior couple was contacted by the individuals who attempted a widespread phone scam known as the “grandparent scam” by requesting a large ... Read More »

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Valedictorians of 2025: Hat High’s top student looks to make mark in biomedical research

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 21st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year’s class valedictorian from Medicine Hat High School has made headlines recently for her research on how to possibly treat bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics, and says she plans to continue pursuing her passion in clinical research. Fatema Riaz was notified in May she was the this year’s valedictorian, scoring ... Read More »

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CNRL to sell gas stake to ease competition concerns over Palliser Block

By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews CNRL has agreed to sell controlling interest in a Drumheller-area natural gas processing plant to allay regulator’s concerns that its purchase of the Schlumberger’s share in Palliser Block would create an unfair advantage. The Competition Bureau of Canada announced Friday that Canadian Natural Resources will consent to sell a majority stake in the Seiu ... Read More »

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Cypress County straddle plants part of $5.15B assets purchase by Keyera

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 21st, 2025

@CollinGallant Canadian company Keyera will acquire domestic natural gas handling assets of Plains All-American Pipeline, including two large straddle plants in Cypress County, the companies announced June 17. The Empress straddle and fractionation plants handle liquid natural gas exports from the province to Eastern Canada, and combining with Plains’ other storage and handling facilities, alongside ... Read More »

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City partners with YMCA for $50 ‘Rec and Ride’ youth passes

By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat and YMCA are offering a youth pass that will allow unlimited transit rides and free entry to pools and gyms over the summer school holidays, the two groups announced Thursday. Sales of the $50 “Rec and Ride Youth Pass” begin Monday on the city’s website, allowing teenagers aged 13-17 ... Read More »

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ATA concerned with province’s new paid COVID vaccine plan

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the province decides most Albertans will have to pay for COVID-19 vaccines beginning this fall, the government is facing backlash from several organizations, including the Alberta Teachers Association. President Jason Schilling sent a letter Thursday to Adriana LaGrange, one of three health ministers, highlighting the important role of vaccines in keeping schools a ... Read More »

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Woman arrested for assaulting police officer

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-six-year-old Flora Mona is facing several charges after confronting officers armed with a knife following a dispute that took place at a residence in Brooks on Wednesday afternoon. RCMP attended the home shortly after 3:15 p.m. to locate Mona, who was wanted on warrants related to an assault and failure to attend court. Upon ... Read More »

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