September 17th, 2025

Minimal impact expected, Alberta Beef Producers says following CCA membership withdrawal

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Beef Producers is looking to the future following the announcement of intent to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association, though producers are being assured they will not see major impacts. The decision was rooted in several factors, says ABP chair Doug Roxburgh, which had been shared with the CCA prior. The organization has ... Read More »

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South Country Co-op to host outdoor cinema Friday on 13th

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025

South Country Co-op on 13th Avenue SE will hold an inaugural outdoor cinema on Friday. The outdoor movie showing, previously postponed on Aug. 8 due to rain, will be held in the back parking lot of the 13th Ave. grocery store, and is open to the general public. The showing of Inside Out 2 is ... Read More »

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Interpretive program hosting evening walk on bats

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to tap into one of the most misunderstood members of the animal world, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is planning to explore the wonderful world of bats with residents on the upcoming Dusk Bat Walk. “Do they suck human blood? Do they get tangled in your hair? Are they blind? We will share ... Read More »

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Old News: NAFTA is born

By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025

August 1992 saw North America’s three largest countries come together to sign the North American Free Trade Agreement, which all parties saw as a chance to spur their economies. While the deal didn’t take effect until January 1994, the historic signing in 1992 was a symbol of economic partnership that remained strong until Donald Trump ... Read More »

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Applications open for CFSEA’s next round of grant funding

By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025

The latest grant cycle for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is open as of Aug. 6. Charities and non-profit groups across southeastern Alberta are encouraged to apply and potentially receive funding to support community-focused programs and initiatives. Eligible applicants include registered charities, municipalities and school divisions, recognized as qualified donees by the Canada Revenue ... Read More »

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Special Olympics less than a year away, volunteers needed

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025

Medicine Hat is less than a year away from hosting the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. Monday kicked off the countdown for the national games coming to Medicine Hat as the one-year mark as preparations are in full swing for the largest sporting event in the city’s history. The Games, running Aug. 11-15, 2026, will ... Read More »

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Council to decide on pay raises for elected officials

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025

Proposed raises to Medicine Hat’s mayor and councillors will go in front of the current council in September, a committee recommended Tuesday. The city’s administrative and legislative review committee recommended a motion of amendments to the council remuneration policy, previously referred by the same committee on Aug. 6. The current salaries paid to the mayor ... Read More »

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Lions Club ready to equip local kids again with annual Gear Up

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Now is the time to take a look in garages for old hockey and ringette gear, as the Lions’ Gear Up event is right around the corner. This year’s event will mark 12 years of the good faith gear exchange program, which allows for families to source gently used equipment at no charge, and ... Read More »

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Alberta Beef Producers withdrawing membership from Canadian cattle Association

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025

The Alberta Beef Producers is withdrawing its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association. The provincial beef commission announced Tuesday that effective July 1, 2026, it will no longer contribute to the CCA budget. “Membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers,” said Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP. “ABP ... Read More »

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Council hopeful says optimism key to positive growth

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Troy Wason hopes to bring to council both a deep respect for the history of the city and an optimistic vision for the future. While Wason is relatively new to the city, living here for five years, he has already set down deep roots, getting involved with Cypress Club Preservation Society, the City of ... Read More »

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Lightened crop does not lighten spirits for 26th annual Canadian Foodgrains harvest

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday, farmers, businesses and residents made their way out to the 26th annual harvest for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. This year’s crop was slightly down, says Albert Cramer, chair of the board and one of the owners of Big Marble Farms, which sponsors the undertaking, but they should still see significant good done ... Read More »

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