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Clark’s legal costs decision on hold for now
By Collin Gallant on April 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A council debate on whether Mayor Linnsie Clark’s legal bills should be covered is on pause, but a debate on how elected officials go about soliciting outside legal brief is now on the agenda. Earlier this month, Clark formally asked council to consider covering $76,000 of legal costs she incurred during a year-long dispute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All sea-cans from Towne Square have been repurposed
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Shipping containers that were made up as market stalls at Towne Square but removed last fall will be used as market stalls, a concession booth and storage by local businesses and community groups. This week, the News reported that Alexandra Middle School had secured two of the painted pods, while the City of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patio parties will tee up Tigers games at Co-op Place
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
Medicine Hat Tigers fans have a new way to excited for the playoffs. Ahead of Game 1 and 2 Friday and Saturday at Co-op Place, the arena will host an all-ages licensed patio party to tee up the third-round series with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The patio party gets underway at 5 p.m. and runs until ... Read More »
1 responseLocal residents hosting ‘Elbows Up’ event to celebrate community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com May 3 hopes to be a celebration of Canada as a nation to bring the people of Medicine Hat and area together in the face of growing uncertainty. While the term “Elbows Up” has taken on a more partisan meaning, this movement is strongly non-partisan, seeking to bring Canadians together to affirm “Canada’s strength, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-in-five eligible voters cast early ballot in local riding
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Just more than 20 per cent of eligible voters in Medicine Hat-Cardson-Warner took advantage of early voting, Elections Canada reported late Thursday. The agency states that 17,144 votes were cast over four days last weekend at locations throughout the riding that spans from the Saskatchewan boundary to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Promising future touted at economic forum
By Collin Gallant on April 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Eastern Alberta is poised to take advantage of geopolitical trends – a new drive for food security and defence spending, as well as changing trade and logistics networks – if it acts together, delegates to a Local to Global trade forum in Medicine Hat were told Thursday. The conference at the Medicine Hat Lodge ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal hardware stores to merge under one roof
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Ace Hardware along Maple Avenue will now be operating under the well-known Home Hardware banner according to owners Myrna Stark and Colin Hyland. “We are very excited to bring this familiar Canadian brand to this part of our city,” said Stark in a press release sent to local media outlets. “After Ace exited the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There are new baby names on top in Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Sorry, Olivia, the nine-year run as the most popular name for baby girls in Saskatchewan is over. Sophia emerged as the top name for girls in that province in 2024, according to a release from the Saskatchewan government on Tuesday. A total of 48 births last year were registered under Sophia, five more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag societies get boost from province during announcement in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Recognizing the vital role of agricultural societies within the province, the government of Alberta is committing $7.4 million to ensure their presence for years to come. With 292 organizations, there are more agriculture societies in Alberta than any other province. Seven of these societies are recognized as regional societies, including Medicine Hat’s Exhibition and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic students practise novena to honour late Pope
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Catholic students and staff in Medicine Hat are standing in solidarity with schools across the province by praying a novena for the late Pope Francis. A novena is a devotional practice involving nine consecutive days of prayer, and local students will be participating over nine school days so they can experience the full novena. ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary hosting bully session for teens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tonight the Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting a one-hour information session for teenagers who are being bullied, or know someone who is being bullied. Teens aged 13-19 are invited to drop by the Honeycomb House at the library from 5-6 p.m. to learn how to set healthy boundaries and tips on how to ... Read More »
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