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Hydrogen exploration in southern Alberta has B.C. mining firm excited
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Years after exploration companies began seeking out deposits of helium in southern Alberta, the search is also on for sites that produce pure hydrogen from domed formations deep underground. B.C.-based gold miner Rev Exploration announced May 22 that it will acquire a “drill-ready” target near the Montana border, east of Writing-on-Stone. Aden is one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Picture perfect: Rise Up social media views top 1.5M
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Photos of bright colourful hot-air balloons soaring over the blue skies of the Hat flooded posts in a variety of local social media groups across all platforms, earning more than 1.5 million views, according to festival organizers. The fourth annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival wrapped up Sunday morning after three successful early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Today-only open house on pollinators at Bee Gallery
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An open house at the Bee Gallery is making a point to promote pollinators for an open house today. Located at 415-B Third St. SE, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, the art show features various local artists all on the themes of bees, butterflies and various local pollinators. “The owner has allowed me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County conducting survey with local businesses to better meet needs
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County wants to hear from its business community, to better shape the future of what can be offered. To this end, the county has launched an official survey, aimed at better understanding the plans, priorities and needs of local businesses. “We want to hear directly from businesses about what’s working, what isn’t and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire crews tackle garage blaze preventing damage to residence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in a garage in the Saamis Heights area Friday night and were able to prevent it from spreading into the home. Shortly after 10:15 p.m. crews were called to blaze and were on scene within six minutes. Upon arrival fire crews discovered heavy smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Lodge sale nearing end despite objections
By Collin Gallant on May 27th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A judge has ruled against a local part owner of the Copper Coulee Casino that a dispute over its lease with a now bankrupt other part owner should go to arbitration rather than be highlighted in an asset sale to pay off the Medicine Hat Lodge’s creditors. Those shares are owned by Mayfield Investments, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeding in southeast Alberta nearly complete
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Seeding is nearing completion in southeast Alberta on May 20, according to the latest edition of the Alberta crop report. That also comes as scattered rain improved ratings toward normal levels after drier than normal conditions in the early spring. Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Foremost and Strathmore regions saw surface moisture improve to 39 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Authorities warn of opioid-laced MDMA in Swift Current region; three ODs and a death this week
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Health and police authorities say a dangerous batch of illicit drugs is circulating the Swift Current area and caused three overdoses and one death over a three-hour span earlier this week. RCMP and the Saskatchewan Health Authority says the four incidents occurred May 20 involving supposed MDMA, also known as “Molly,” but which likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students take break to focus on mental health
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 24th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Junior high students at Alexander Middle School took a pause on their academic courses Thursday to focus on activities that promote mental health and wellness, including an afternoon wellness fair with several community partners. Throughout the morning Grade 7-9 students participated in numerous group activities designed to energize and refocus the mind, allowing students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buried unknown but never forgotten: B.C. man finds great grandfather’s unmarked grave in Medicine Hat
By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Curt Tugnum will travel to Medicine Hat next month to mark the long-forgotten, now-found grave of his great grandfather, Northwest Mounted Police Const. John Henry Parry, at Hillside Cemetery. It has been a much longer journey for Tugnum, a former 32-year member of the RCMP who like many others became interested in genealogy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New molecular testing method in Alberta catching vaginal infections quicker
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com New molecular testing could mean earlier diagnosis and treatment for common vaginal infections. Alberta Precision Laboratories, a subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, is now using molecular testing to detect infections such as bacterial vaginosis, candida and trichomoniasis, says APL. “APL recognizes the importance of women’s health and is making investments to advance in this ... Read More »
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