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Council approves four special meetings for spring
By Medicine Hat News on April 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A series of meetings for council members this spring will outline large issues, including a potential rearrangement of the city’s energy company, community wellness plan and others. Four sessions would be held alternating with regular council meetings after they were approved Tuesday. “I’d rather they be scheduled,” said Coun. Alison Van Dyke, citing the ... Read More »
2 responsesMHPL’s Comic Con returns for second year, bigger and better
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After the success of the inaugural event, the Medicine Hat Public Library is excited to bring back its free comic convention. Hosted on May 3 in the library, the event falls in line with Free Comic Book Day, says youth and community librarian and organizer Stephanie Kuhn. “We’ve been celebrating Free Comic Book Day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County seeks business leaders to help with economic future
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County Economic Development is looking for local business leaders to help shape the region’s economic future. To this end, they are seeking to create a Cypress County Economic Development Strategy Task Force, which will “guide the creation of a comprehensive economic development strategy by offering insight, recommendations and strategic direction,” said Cypress County. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 300 contestants and livestock in town for annual spring rodeo
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 24th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On Friday night the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede annual Broncs & Honky Tonks Indoor Spring Rodeo kicks off as one of the first approved rodeos in Canada. More than 300 cowboys, cowgirls and quality Kessler Championship livestock are set to compete in Canadian Professional Rodeo Association events that will feature saddle bronc, bareback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More measles found in the province’s South zone
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An additional case of measles has been identified in southern Alberta, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 16 Taber Health Centre – emergency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after allegedly stealing two vehicles, damaging property while evading Brooks RCMP
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com William Holub, 43, from Calgary has been charged with several offences after allegedly stealing a Jeep and erratically driving it through a fence and ditch last Saturday evening. Brooks RCMP received a complaint of a stolen 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been located at the Canada West Storage facility shortly after 11:20 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming discussion looks to help seniors stay independent
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a discussion on home care in May that will highlight services that are available to help seniors stay independent while maintaining a good quality of life at home. The two-hour Home Care Presentation held by Palliser Friends of Medicare will cover a range of topics, including different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discussion series on child online safety continues with focus on gaming addiction
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next Wednesday evening a six-part in-person presentation and discussion series, which provides parents and caregivers tools and information to help raise children in the digital age, will continue looking into the world of internet, gaming and adult content addiction. The presentation titled “Is it addiction? Navigating an Online World of Internet, Gaming & Adult ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Members of public help officers locate wanted vehicle thief
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Multiple members of the public assisted RCMP in locating 41-year-old Jeffery McLean of Regina, who was wanted after allegedly evading police in a stolen Fort F350. On Sunday, Oyen RCMP responded to a request from the Kindersley RCMP to assist in locating a stolen Ford F350 that had fled from police out of Saskatchewan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More cases of measles found in Alberta’s South zone
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles have been identified in Alberta’s South zone, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 11-12 Days Inn by Wyndham – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City-wide FunFest planned to raise awareness around mental health
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the first Sunday in May, residents are invited to attend a free family FunFest featuring a walk-run to support mental health, as well as a free barbecue, outdoor games and movement stations. The Move for Mental Health & Family Funfest will run from 1-4 p.m. on May 4 at the Medicine Hat Public ... Read More »
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