September 10th, 2025

Local News

MHPSD hopeful for teachers resolution ahead of possible strike

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tracey Hensel, superintendent for the Medicine Hat Public School Division, says staff are closely monitoring developments as a possible teachers strike looms in the fall if an agreement between the Alberta Teachers Association and the government’s Teachers’ Employers Bargaining Association is not hashed out over the summer. “We value the important role teachers play ... Read More »

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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 »

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Cypress County hosting economic development open house for business owners

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 13th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Part of the ongoing project to shape the next decade of the County’s Economic Development, Cypress business owners are invited to give their feedback at the coming Investment Attraction Open House. “Cypress county is working with Deloitte Economic Advisory to develop a 10-year investment attraction strategy for the county. This will help the county ... Read More »

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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 »

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Eagle Butte No. 3 takes home high school softball title

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Softball Association hosted its high school finals over this past weekend. The Eagle Butte Talons No. 3 team won the tournament, beating Talons No. 2 in the championship final. Brooks No. 1 came in third place. There were 10 teams competing in the league this season, with Brooks and Medicine Hat ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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It’s Old News: ‘Beaches Cleared of Foe’

By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews H-hour at Normandy headlined the afternoon edition of the Medicine Hat News on June 6, 1944, “the greatest offensive in history hurled against northwestern France.” The News is reprinting our coverage of major historical and local events to celebrate our 140th publishing year later this fall. Few historical events rank equal to the D-Day ... Read More »

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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 »

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