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Celebration of Canadian sovereignty invites all to downtown park on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2025
Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park will be full of live music, speakers and hopefully community on Saturday afternoon, as part of the Elbows Up movement. The event, a bipartisan celebration of Canada’s strengths and a reaffirmation of the nation’s sovereignty in increasingly uncertain times, will begin at 1 p.m. and invites Medicine Hat and region residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Measles cases now reported in Medicine Hat and region
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles have been found in southern Alberta, now including Medicine Hat, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 21 ATB Financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province introduces final-stages bill for health care remodel
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta has introduced Bill 55, which would advance some of the final pieces of work to be done in refocusing the health-care system. The Bill, also known as the Health Statutes Amendment Act, addresses outstanding policy items, transfers services from Alberta Health Services to Primary Care Alberta and “brings clarity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS bringing back chronic illness workshops starting May 13
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those living with chronic illness or caring for those who do, Alberta Health Services is offering a free six-week virtual workshop to help live better lives. Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series of workshops designed to support Albertans who are living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions, said AHS. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers lock up 2024 first-round pick Owen Hayes
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers announced a signing Wednesday morning. The Tigers put pen to paper with 2024 U.S. Priority Draft pick Owen Hayes. They drafted the 16-year-old 16th overall in May 2024. Hayes, a product of Littleton, Col., played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Colorado U15AAA, leading the team in scoring with 21 goals ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi says cut the ‘dance,’ call independence referendum
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith is doing a dangerous “dance” with separatists in the province and should put the question of Alberta’s place in Confederation to a vote. Naheed Nenshi told a press conferences in Edmonton that he’s confident voters would reject suggestions that Alberta should leave Canada. A ‘No” vote would ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre shares appreciation for volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is praising the many volunteers who dedicate their time to offer vital programs and services to aging adults in the community and have shared the stories of two volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Veiner Centre says Penny O’Neil has been a volunteer with its Meals of Wheels program ... Read More »
1 responseBargains and treasures up for grabs at weekend indoor garage sale
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday bargain hunters will be able to explore deals on a variety of items during the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s “Another Man’s Treasure” indoor garage sale. This year’s large indoor garage sale will feature more than 120 tables of items including tools, clothing, books, toys, furniture and other household items, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups investment into employment services, training
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In the face of tariffs and other economic uncertainty, the provincial government is working to increase supports that will help Albertans become employed with meaningful work. Recognizing the importance of employment services to Albertans hoping to explore career paths, employment and training options so they can reconnect to the job market, Budget 2025 would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vendor application now open for Stampede Summer Trade Show
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Businesses interested in participating in this year’s edition of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Summer Trade Show can now apply for vendor spots online or by phone. The annual Trade Show runs throughout the four days of the Medicine Hat Stampede in July and typically attracts more than 45,000 visitors every year. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Wrong date provided for Bay employees’ photo
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews An incorrect date was provided in the News regarding an impromptu reunion of former Hudson’s Bay employees. Organizers hope to take a group picture of former Bay workers at the Medicine Hat Mall Location (east door) at 6 p.m. on May 14. A different date appeared in a story in Wednesday’s edition of the ... Read More »
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