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AHS reminding residents to be cautious of insect and animal bites
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As Albertans are spending more time outdoors to make the most of late summer, AHS is reminding them to be mindful of insect and animal bites. Insects can carry viruses and diseases in Alberta, such as West Nile Virus from mosquitoes, or Lyme disease from ticks. They advise to cover as much skin as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protest at UCP Stampede barbecue; Smith announces infrastructure funding
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 50 protestors wearing red and waving Canadian flags stood across the street from MLA Justin Wright’s constituency office during a Stampede barbecue attended by Premier Danielle Smith Friday morning. The demonstration was held to show support against provincial separatist ideologies while showing pride to be Canadian. The demonstrators, including members of AWARE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opening six free stalls at Towne Square parking lot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 25th, 2025
The City of Medicine Hat is offering the addition of six free parking stalls in the Towne Square parking lot. The City of Medicine Hat’s Economic Development Department announced Thursday they have opened six two-hour, free parking stalls in the Towne Square parking lot. The new free spots are located in the South East section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to hold special council meeting today at noon
By Medicine Hat News on July 25th, 2025
The City of Medicine Hat has announced a special Council meeting on the docket for today. Medicine Hat City Council will meet today at noon for a meeting earmarked as a ‘Special Medicine Hat City Council Meeting.’ The meeting will not be held in-person and will only accessible by online stream. On the agenda is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Spirit Untamed” Medicine Hat Stampede represents soul of province says Smith
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith said this year’s Medicine Hat Stampede theme, “Spirit Untamed” represents the spirit of Albertans. Smith spoke during a brief keynote address during the Medicine Hat Stampede President’s Luncheon that was held in Cypress Centre following Thursday morning’s parade. “I truly appreciate that choice, because it captures something much deeper than just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP Leader Nenshi visits Medicine Hat to take in Stampede, get sense of Hatters needs
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Leader of Alberta’s NDP Naheed Nenshi joined Stampede revellers Thursday as part of his summer tour, hoping to get a stronger sense of the city. Nenshi took part in the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Parade, part of a larger visit to the community. The visit itself ties into the NDP’s, “Better Together Summer” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyanobacteria identified at Reesor Lake in Cypress Hills Provincial Park
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, has been identified within Reesor Lake at Cypress Hills Provincial Park. Cyanobacteria may be visible when weather conditions are calm, appearing as blue-green, greenish-brown, brown and/or pinkish-red “fuzz” on the surface of the water. While it is natural, it does contain toxins which cannot be removed by boiling. Visitors ... Read More »
1 responseStampede turns it loose for the first time
By Medicine Hat News on July 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city’s first Agricultural Fair was held in the late 1880s – at the CPR Stockyards – then to land near the present day airport when rodeo was largely added in 1917 to the farm fair that also featured horse racing. That edition drew 28,000 to the grounds for the show that broadcast the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier set to marshall Stampede parade after missing out last year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters will be able to spot Premier Danielle Smith in at the front of today’s Stampede Parade as she will be this year’s official parade marshall. Smith was also the official parade marshall for the 2024 Stampede parade, however she could not attend as wildfires in the town of Jasper forced thousands to flee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City staff praised for resilience in municipal inspection report
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 24th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Despite internal issues amongst Medicine Hat city councillors and the City’s manager that led to findings of irregular, improper and improvident governance at times, the same independent inspection found city staff were able to, “consistently deliver services and programs” to residents since the inspection was originally initiated in Sept. 2024. During a public council ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County Deptuy Reeve Richard Oster will not seek re-election
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County Deputy Reeve Richard Oster has announced he doesn’t intend to pursue re-election this fall. While Oster has served on council for three terms and roughly twelve years, he told the News Wednesday he feels the time has come for him to pursue other opportunities in life. “I’m 73 now, and to make ... Read More »
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