June 26th, 2025

Local News

Hatters, councillors ask, ‘Who’s the boss?’

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2025

@CollinGallant A city-controlled corporation would have the authority to make operational and substantial business decisions at the power plant through a board of directors, but could not sell itself or make “material changes” without council approval, Medicine Hat officials said Tuesday, But, what constitutes a material change is up for discussion, according to the city’s ... Read More »

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It’s Old News: Happy centennial, Canada!

By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Dominion Day, Confederation Day and Canada Day. In 1967 Canada and Hatters celebrated the nation’s centennial in style, and the party lasted in the Hat for months and concluded with a joint centennial and Stampede parade that drew 28,000 people to downtown. The News is looking back at major events and local interest as ... Read More »

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Sanctions on local doctor lifted after ruling on sexual misconduct overturned

By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A professional standards appeal board has quashed a ruling that a Medicine Hat doctor performed sex acts with an autistic patient eight years ago. That lifts sanctions against Dr. Ian Gebhardt, and also denies a cross-appeal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta officials that the sanctions were too light and a ... Read More »

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Police seek assistance identifying man involved in altercation

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have released a security camera screenshot of a male wearing a baseball hat, dark jacket, blue jeans and boots who is believed to be a person of interest related to an altercation at a Redcliff gas station last Sunday. Police say the altercation occurred at approximately 4 p.m., and the male ... Read More »

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Local rising country star gets gift of touring in style

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Rising local country music star Morgan Klaiber will saddle up on some new horsepower as she hits the road for several performances across Western Canada this summer in a new truck and trailer gifted by Sun City Ford Wednesday afternoon. The donation coincides with the dealership’s aim to support local talent, including Klaiber, whose ... Read More »

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Community celebration event will be held to mark Hill Pool’s new look

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025

The city will make a splash in July to celebrate the upgrades to Hill Pool. A community celebration will be held July 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Hill Pool and Park, an event focused on showcasing the new look of the pool, which opens Saturday. The outdoor pool has long been a pillar of summer ... Read More »

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RCMP in Saskatchewan seek suspect in truck theft who then fled officers

By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Swift Current have issued an arrest warrant for a man they believe stole a truck earlier this week and then drove away from police during a vehicle stop on June 19. Donny Gurney, 28, of the Nekaneet First Nation, is wanted on charges of vehicle theft, fleeing from police and dangerous driving. ... Read More »

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Torch run honours local athletes prior to Special Olympics

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Athletes who represent Medicine Hat at the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games this July received a warmhearted send-off by members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run team downtown Wednesday afternoon. Twenty athletes, who will compete in approximately 10 events at the Summer Games held in Grande Prairie from July 11-13, were joined by officers ... Read More »

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Manitoba man arrested following dangerous highway pursuit

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thirty-four-year-old Matthew Martens, of Manitoba, faces several charges following a lengthy highway pursuit in a stolen pickup truck in the early morning hours Sunday. Medicine Hat police alerted Brooks RCMP of a stolen pickup truck, believed to be involved in serious offences with other jurisdictions, seen departing Medicine Hat just before 1 a.m. and ... Read More »

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Women in Business group seeking volunteer committee members

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Women in Business and Leadership Medicine Hat is seeking new volunteer committee members who are interested in supporting the female business community by hosting uplifting events that include the Women in Business Expo and Inspire Awards. The non-profit society released a statement Tuesday saying it is actively recruiting new committee members who will be ... Read More »

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While Medicine Hat was too chicken, Brooks council approves permanent hen-keeping program

By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The City of Brooks made an urban hen-keeping pilot project permanent earlier this month. A unanimous council vote approved the inclusion of pilot project rules into the city’s animal control bylaw with a cap of six hens per licensed address. The city had operated a pilot project in 2023 and 2024, in which seven ... Read More »

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