June 6th, 2025

Local News

Interpretive Program nature walk will delve into South Saskatchewan’s summer residents

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 6th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Enthusiasm, expertise, or both in regards to the South Saskatchewan River are all that’s required for the latest guided nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. The walk, which will focus on the various species of summering fishes in the river, will be hosted June 18, starting in the Nature Centre. Participants will ... Read More »

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Former MLA Michaela Frey named to the board of directors for Medicine Hat College

By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The city’s former MLA is now a board member at Medicine Hat College. Michaela Frey was named to the board of governors in an order of cabinet issued by the province on June 4. “It’s very exciting,” Frey told the News on Thursday. “With my experience in both Medicine Hat and Brooks, I think ... Read More »

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Catholic school director nominated for educator of the year honour

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Colin Desnoyers, who serves as the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s director of curriculum, has been nominated for this year’s French Immersion/French Second Language Education Professional of the Year Award that is presented annually by Canadian Parents for French and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium. The French education award recognizes educators who ... Read More »

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City taking another look at food waste strategy

By Collin Gallant on June 6th, 2025

@@CollinGallant A major stumbling block in budget discussions last fall could soon be put back on the agenda, though a city councillor proposing staffers seek an alternative says a regional plan still may be possible. A food waste composting facility and city-wide program to collect and keep organic material from entering the land fill was ... Read More »

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Once again, issue of mayor’s legal bills pushed back

By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Council’s discussion on reimbursing Mayor Linnsie Clark $76,000 in legal bills, incurred while challenging a council ruling, was postponed again Monday. Clark, who put the item on the agenda in early April, told council this week she is preparing a clarification requested by other councillors and that should be available later this month. When ... Read More »

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Two arrested after police seize more than a kilogram of cocaine

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service ALERT team and Redcliff RCMP took more than an estimated $125,000 of cocaine off local streets after two homes and one vehicle were searched, leading to the arrest of two alleged dealers from Medicine Hat. Melissa Gertner, 46, and 24-year-old Konnor Smith-Boutler have both been charged with ... Read More »

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Senior week celebrated with growing rock snake outside Veiner Centre

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Seniors Week, officially proclaimed in Medicine Hat and throughout the province, wraps up Sunday, a growing rock painting project outside the Unison at Veiner Centre continues to grow. Residents are encouraged to bring their painted rocks to the Veiner Centre and add them to “Victor the Viper of Veiner” to celebrate seniors week. ... Read More »

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Tactical teams, forensic members among various units on display at MHPS open house

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Residents will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to Medicine Hat Police Service’s armoured vehicle, drones, various police vehicles and members of the service during the annual MHPS open house Saturday. Various units, including tactical team and forensic identification team members will be on hand to interact with members of the ... Read More »

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Kiwanis Clubs of MH help city kids hit the ranch

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 6th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com A joint effort between the Kiwanis Clubs of Medicine Hat and environmental organizations from across southern Alberta, students had the chance to leave the city for a unique ranch experience. Paul von Heune, vice president of the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat, hosts the event at his home out in Cypress County, ... Read More »

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Two females charged with assault following altercation

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have charged a 32-year-old and 20-year-old female with assault with a weapon following a fight at a home last Saturday evening. RCMP officers received a call about the altercation shortly before 10:15 p.m., and witnesses reported that the 32-year-old woman was struck in the head with a bottle, resulting in her requiring ... Read More »

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Lunch-hour information session Friday centres on city’s utility business future

By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Hatters with questions about a potential incorporation of the city’s utility businesses can ask them in person this Friday at a noon-hour event, or take in an online Q&A session next week. A 2024 third-party report suggests that focused, apolitical management under a corporate board could improve financial performance and the unit better navigate ... Read More »

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