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Research survey aims to better understand 2S/LGBTQIA+ sexual and reproductive needs
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Community-Based Research Centre has released a Canada-wide survey to better understand the sexual and reproductive health needs of 2S/LGBTQIA+ people. The survey, called “Our Bodies, Our Health,” is a partnership between research teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, as well as seven community-based research training programs. “2S/LGBTQIA+ communities have historically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spotlight put on Veiner Centre supports for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sunday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day across the globe and the Unison at Veiner Centre is reminding aging residents about supports available to victims through the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council and Medicine Hat Police Service. The Veiner Centre offers an outreach program to adults 50-plus who are experiencing abuse in any manner, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber wants members to direct its stance on MCC
By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The Chamber of Commerce is asking members if the business lobby group should express a stance on a potential reorganization of the city’s power business under an arm’s length corporation. The Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Alberta held an open house for business owners with energy division officials Monday, and on Thursday circulated a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home prices in Medicine Hat show no signs of slowing
By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Home prices in Medicine Hat continue to spike through the spring real estate market with double-digit growth, new figures show. And it’s only accelerating, with the median home sold in Medicine Hat last month on the market for only 16 days. When all sales are considered, the average closing price matched the average list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Cactus Walk at Police Point on June 26
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s interpreters are far from prickly, but the subject matter for their newest offering certainly is. MHIP’s Cactus Walk will take place June 26, starting at 11 a.m in Police Point Park. Those participating will discuss the different cacti that can be found around the city, as well as right in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclists to converge next week for annual Great Big Pedal event
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next week more than 100 cyclists are expected to share a fun ride together as Bike Medicine Hat and Tourism Medicine Hat present the Great Big Pedal event held at Kin Coulee Park. On Wednesday, June 18, riders are invited to join a group ride that begins at 6 p.m. with registration, followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lengthy investigation leads to several charges against Medicine Hat man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Fifty-year-old Jason Carr, of Medicine Hat, has been charged with several offences after police seized two rifles with ammunition, 1.8 kilograms of cocaine and more than $35,000 in cash after searching a home in the 400 block of Sierra Boulevard on Tuesday. The Medicine Hat Police Service says the lengthy investigation led to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose makes rare balanced budget prediction for 2025-26
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools is planning for a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 school year, a milestone not seen in recent years. Chief financial officer Ryan Boser noted that while working for the division, he can’t recall a time in which they were able to plan for a balanced budget; while the planned deficits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City sells benefits of MCC in info webinar
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hatters were told Wednesday that a city-owned corporation to operate Medicine Hat’s energy business could provide a better long-term profitability, and would have the ability to create a new rate formula, but would also be required to bring those rates before a council-controlled committee for approval. Opponents to the idea of creating a municipally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter-municipal development boundaries could shrink
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The boundaries of an inter-municipal development agreement could be shrinking again as part of amendments that are moving to public hearings in Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Cypress County this month. That would potentially remove about 18 sections of land north of Dunmore from the CPKC rail line, which is partly comprised of a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime educator, trustee honoured by provincial public schools
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat Public School Division board trustee was recently recognized by the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta for his commitment to public education in the Hat. Rick Massini received the annual Dick Baker Legacy Award on Monday, which recognizes a school board trustee member who encompasses the values of integrity, compassion, respect, ... Read More »
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