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Police remind motorists to yield to emergency vehicles and first responders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to do their part in keeping first responders and roadside workers safe, by slowing down and moving over when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights. Wednesday marked National Slow Down and Move Over Day, established to raise awareness about the importance of driving responsibly around emergency crews and ... Read More »
1 responseSouth Alberta School of Ag inches closer to fruition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its May 6 meeting, Cypress County council agreed in principle to partner with the project. While the details are still ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Pride Guild hosting another bridge cleanup day on May 17
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is hosting another bridge cleanup to give back to the community on a special day for LGBTQ+ individuals. May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, though often better known by the acronym IDAHOBIT. The date is a global movement to raise awareness ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Cross’ grant program opens 2025 application process
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
The Built Together grant from Blue Cross is now accepting 2025 applications. The grant aims to encourage active living, with $50,000 grants given annually to Alberta healthy living infrastructure projects. One grant is awarded to each of the following regions: Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, a rural community and an Indigenous community. “As a champion ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s Old News: Tigers relaunched in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews With the $2,000 expansion fee in hand and a promise of a new rink, three Hat businessmen were prepared to bring the upstart Western Canada Hockey League to the city in late 1969, reported News city editor Pete Mossey. The News is reprinting notable coverage from our past editions as it prepares to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local production to tell story of Rags to Riches
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 15th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local volunteer actors are travelling back in time in an original production that follows the story of a poor woman who gains vast wealth through an unlucky inheritance as a local community theatre production is getting ready to showcase “The Guardian of Secrets,” which raises funds to help send kids to summer camp. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local TV station in Lloydminster goes off air for good
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Lloydminster has lost its local television station after 65 years in service. CKSA and CITL went off the air on May 13, owner Stingray Digital announced, citing “deteriorating” business conditions over the last six years. “Despite cost-containment strategies, the expense of producing local television in a market the size of Lloydminster has resulted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for high school introductory trades program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division is accepting 56 students to participate in the Introduction to the Trades Dual Credit Program next school year. The program allows students to receive hands-on experience in several in-demand trades jobs, including heavy equipment technician, plumber, electrician and welder. Students will participate in both online and knowledge-based work that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locally honed comics return to the Hat for Broadly Speaking
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
The Mad Hatter Comedy Club is inviting two familiar faces back to the city for a ladies’ night out. Charlie Wilson, who started her journey to becoming a queen of comedy with the Mad Hatter’s Club itself, is joined by Medicine Hat local turned “Lethbian” Deb Balmer as Broadly Speaking, which will be in Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown lockers for cyclists installed as part of pilot project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Eight secure bike parking lockers are now available downtown, as part of a pilot project by the City of Medicine Hat. As part of a goal to make cycling a safe, convenient and viable mode of transportation in the city, lockers have been installed on the west side of Towne Square, along Sixth Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeding well ahead of schedule in southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Seeding in southern Alberta is halfway complete according to the first Alberta crop report of the year, well ahead of long-term average progress at May 6. Typically, 34.8 per cent of acres are seeded at this point of the year in areas south of Calgary, but the current level is 49.7 per cent, including ... Read More »
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