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City looking to honour local arts and culture community
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board want to recognize local artists, singers, potters, writers and individuals who contribute to Medicine Hat in the arts and culture realm by establishing a new Arts and Culture Recognition program. The new program would be modelled after the already established Sports Wall of Fame program and would ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Family Service announces fundraiser event
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A local organization dedicated to providing affordable counselling to the community announced it is moving forward with the third annual Lettuce Smash! Memorial Scrimmage and Social held in memory of Leslie McLennan, a former captain of the MHC Rattler’s soccer team. Medicine Hat Family Service is hosting the fundraising event Sept. 6 with all ... Read More »
1 responseWater minister heading to Nunavut for meeting on aquatic challenges
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Associate Minister of Water and MLA for Taber-Warner, Grant Hunter, will be travelling to Iqaluit, Nunavut to discuss various aquatic challenges. “We are one of Canada’s environmental leaders, and this meeting is a chance to have meaningful conversations about the common-sense conservation that matters to Albertans,” said Hunter. “From fisheries to the fight against ... Read More »
1 responseCollege hosting preparation sessions ahead of student orientation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday, new and returning Medicine Hat College students will have the opportunity to start their year of studies off on the right foot by attending Thrive sessions designed to prepare them for their time at MHC. Two days of sessions will be available online in person Thursday and Friday, and included are guided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer season draws to end as outdoor pool closures announced
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The last day for outdoor swimming is coming soon, with closures of pools and spray parks beginning after the Labour Day long weekend. According to city staff, the last day for swimming at both Strathcona Pool and the Echo Dale Swim Lake, as well as the last day of operation at both the Ross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Needs of families, youth top of mind for council hopeful
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to pay forward the life-changing sense of community he’s experienced, Stuart Young adds his name to the council candidate roster. Young explained that after coming here in his youth from northern Alberta, he felt the welcoming community he found within the city to be one of the strongest assets that Medicine Hat has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP seek driver involved in fatal highway hit and run
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying the driver of a grey or silver Volkswagen with damage on the driver’s side, after a 30-year-old man from Andrew was fatality struck on the Trans-Canada Highway near Tilley early Monday morning. Mounties responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 1 near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters invited to Police Point to participate in ‘bioblitz’ species count
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An initiative of Invasives Canada invites residents to an upcoming bioblitz, a citizen science opportunity. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Youth Eco-Stewards are partnering to offer a guided walk on Sept. 3 at noon, to teach those interested how to participate in their self-guided bioblitz in Police Point Park. Those attending will meet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer hazard training held for NATO troops in Suffield
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During a live-agent chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training operation, Canadian and U.S Soldiers and Army civilians worked with NATO forces to confront and defeat the world’s most dangerous hazards during a precise response exercise held at CFB Suffield at the end of July. Soldiers as well as Army civilians from the 20th ... Read More »
1 responsePRPS 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!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 »
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