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PRPS approves wage hikes for non-union support staff, bus drivers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Non-union support staff and bus drivers with Prairie Rose Public Schools will receive a wage and benefits increase, starting in September. A special public meeting Monday approved the increase, with the goal of continuing to be an attractive division to work in for drivers and support staff. “The Board of Trustees recognizes the essential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter helps discover dragonfly species from 2023 dig
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new species of Cretaceous-era dragonfly was recently discovered in Dinosaur Park by Medicine Hat’s own Andre Mueller and team. The field course itself was conducted in 2023, in an area that had previously yielded several leaf fossils through cracking rocks, said Mueller. However, when a student approached him with an unusual specimen, it ... Read More »
1 responseLast chance to purchase Stampede 50/50 tickets
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com There are only three days left to purchase 50/50 tickets for the annual MH Exhibition & Stampede and Friends of the Fair Society raffle tickets, as a midnight Aug. 28 deadline is approaching. The annual raffle supports the ongoing maintenance of all facilities and venues run by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s proclamation officially recognizes Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition met Monday with Mayor Linnsie Clark in her office for a proclamation, to recognize those lost to overdose. The proclamation recognizes Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day, which aims to raise awareness of the crisis of toxic drug poisoning and reduce the stigma surrounding related deaths. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidate says city must grow in way that works, and lasts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Laura Butterfield hopes to leverage the city’s unique strengths to put it on the map and future-proof that growth to keep it there. Butterfield was born and raised in the city, and brings with her a diverse background in land development, energy sector acquisitions, municipal administration and corporate leadership. It is her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks bylaw could be council’s final decision
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com During their final planned general meeting of the term in October, councillors are expected to vote on a new parks bylaw, updated to reflect key community values and provide clarity around what is and is not allowed in city parks. Scott Richter, recreation manager, parks and recreation department, provided committee members a presentation on ... Read More »
1 responseSchool bus schedule released for first day back
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released school bus pickup and drop-off times for students returning to class following the Labour Day long weekend. On Sept. 2 Medicine Hat High School Grade 10 students will be picked up in the morning at their regular scheduled times and will get bussed home at noon. ... Read More »
1 responseMan arrested after fleeing police several times at high speeds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 24-year-old man from Weyburn is facing several charges after Medicine Hat police were finally able to apprehend the suspect following several attempts throughout the weekend. In the early morning hours Saturday the man fled from police after he was observed by a member of the patrol section behaving suspiciously in the Brier Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two college students recognized for promoting adaptive sports
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat College sport and event marketing & management students are under the spotlight for their work promoting the latest edition of the Larry Godin Classic Sledge hockey Tournament held in January. Students Hailey Grey and Jordan Hieb have been recognized for their project that proposed an entire marketing campaign for the 2025 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airport ride completion improves by 30% following WestJet schedules changes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com More flights are completing connections to and from Calgary every day after WestJet brought its larger 78-seat Q400 aircraft to the Medicine Hat Regional Airport last fall, in fact the number has increased to a near perfect 98 per cent flight competition rate. This completion factor aligns Medicine Hat with what is the industry ... Read More »
1 responseRed Cross wildfire response trumps all disaster relief in recent history, including COVID
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 nationwide wildfire response has been the biggest in recent Red Cross history. Since May, the Red Cross has provided humanitarian assistance to people impacted by wildfires across the country, including Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. This work has even surpassed the response from the COVID-19 pandemic. Operations have included 1,200 personnel, ... Read More »
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