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Clark says legal fees reimbursed only fair
By Collin Gallant on April 9th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark is requesting the city cover legal bills she incurred fighting a council decision to sanction her, a defence against a threatened defamation suit from the city manager and her move to unilaterally seek outside legal options. On Monday, Clark introduced a notice of motion asking that her full $76,000 legal bills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta sovereignty groups forced to switch venues for events
By Medicine Hat News on April 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Two events to promote Alberta independence and a provincial pension plan have switched venues after organizers say bookings in Medicine Hat and Bow Island were cancelled early this week. Chinook Village in the Hat and the Royal Canadian Legion in Bow Island were both set to host meetings of the “Alberta Prosperity Project” on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy itinerary for ag minister during Washington trip
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation will engage in trade talks today with several U.S. stakeholders during a three-day trip to Washington, D.C. On his Tuesday itinerary, RJ Sigurdson has five meetings with representatives from the National Potato Council, American Soybean Association, American Farm Bureau and the North American Meat Institute,. Additionally, Sigurdson will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Community heroes’ attend annual literacy event at Ross Glen School
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 8th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Fifteen “Community Heroes” from various professions, including the local government, police, fire and local celebrities, hung out with students of Ross Glen School during the third annual literacy event, held in conjunction with Education Week in Alberta. Mayor Linnsie Clarke, as well members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, Fire and Emergency Service, Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local marketing student shares insights from provincial sales competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Business minded post-secondary students from across the province gathered to give their best sales pitches to a panel of judges during an inaugural competition in Calgary held in March. The competition was the first of its kind in Western Canada to showcase the skills of marketing students, who were asked to tackle real-world challenges. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arts for Africa show and sale a rousing success, CARO president says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children is pleased to see that its first foray into art sales has been a marked success. While figures are still being tallied, says president Nancy Cocks, she estimates that proceeds of the April 5 sale will easily be able to “feed all the children in the Teega ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs funding for Saamis Solar analysis
By Collin Gallant on April 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Council has approved $675,000 for advanced planning of the Saamis Solar Park despite calls from a local political group that all spending on the project should be stopped. Four dozen members of the Medicine Hat Utility Ratepayers Association attended Monday’s meeting to show opposition to the entire project, while councillors voted 6-2 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Redcliff residents in their 60s killed in TCH rollover near Swift Current
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2025
Swift Current RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle rollover on Friday that resulted in the deaths of two Redcliff residents. Officers were initially notified of the rollover, which took place on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Swift Current, at 5:35 p.m. on April 4. Officers responded along with local fire and EMS. One passenger, identified as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s manager expense-report wish granted in 8-0 vote
By Collin Gallant on April 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat councillors have voted to reveal the expenses of top city hall staff, but believe there will be little to see. The issue has hung over council since last spring, when Mayor Linnsie Clark began calling for the information in the midst of a high-profile dispute between her and the rest of council. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing Brooks woman found safe on the weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP have reported that 20-year Yasmine Agostino, who went missing two weeks ago, has been located and is safe. Last week police issued a statement seeking helping in locating the missing woman as there was concern over her safety. Agostino was originally reported missing during the week of March 23-29 and was believed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro rodeo returns with Down in the Dirt dance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Get ready to dip your dancing partner in the dirt as rodeo season returns to Medicine Hat this month and will feature the well received, adults only, Down in the Dirt dance. Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Broncos and Honky Tonks Indoor Spring rodeo that will host the top cowboys and cowgirls ... Read More »
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