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MHPL hosting Big Truck Day at Big Marble Go
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is inviting residents of all ages out to see the mightiest machines on the city streets this Saturday for the annual Big Truck Day. The Big Marble Go Centre will host a series of large vehicles and offer a chance to learn about all the different machines, starting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County’s Ag Connections Conference returns in November
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has announced the dates and part of the lineup for the 2025 Agricultural Connections Conference, which promises to bring together producers from the region and beyond. Now in its third year, the event continues to grow as Alberta’s largest professional development conference for primary producers, drawing attendees from across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duplex on Industrial Ave. severely damaged by fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sirens rang out at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon after firefighters received a report of a large structure fire at a multi-residential home located in the 600 block of Industrial Avenue in the North Flats. Upon arrival crews witnessed a smoking structure engulfed in flames, and two engine crews from Station No. 2, a rescue ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces new liquor, cannabis sale reforms
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province announced it will be rolling out changes that will make it easier for liquor retailers to utilize underused commercial spaces, as well as a new retail licence that will allow cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly from their farms. The province says the target reforms are part of its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big M Ford Lincoln charity barbecue still a go for Friday
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2025
Despite ongoing renovations, Big M Ford Lincoln’s annual charity barbecue in support of the Medicine Hat Firefighters Charitable Foundation is happening Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1312 Trans-Canada Way. The event is open to the public, $5 for a burger and pop. The fundraiser will take place on the service side of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘More moderate’ temps coming but heat wave still in effect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The national weather forecaster says moderate temperatures are on the way, but reminds Hatters to be mindful of their health as the mercury remains well above 30 C today. Environment Canada says residents of Medicine Hat may want to consider rescheduling today’s outdoor activities until Friday as the city remains under a heat warning, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to six structure fires, host 125th Anniversary open house in June
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A busy month for local firefighters in June as they responded to six structure fires and 30 outdoor fires, including a grass fire in Strathcona Park on June 10. Crews were able to quickly contain the grass fire before it spread further to the surrounding natural area, warning residents that fireworks are prohibited within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three arrested for stealing truck from fire hall
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alexander McKinnon, 38, is among three individuals facing charges after Brooks RCMP discovered them in a stolen truck from the Brooks Fire Hall with methamphetamine. Last Friday afternoon at approximately 2:20 p.m. officers responded to a request for assistance, and upon arriving at the fire hall, discovered the three occupants in the vehicle. McKinnon, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Cross urges public to be safe in the water this summer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Drowning claims 400 Canadians each year, according to the 2024 National Drowning Report. As such, Blue Cross has shared a series of tips to help prevent these tragedies. “We have a short summer season in Alberta and it’s a great time to get out swimming, boating and spending time around open water,” said Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 6,000 turn out for Beat the Heat skate comp
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com At 19 years running and still going strong, skateboarders from around the country gathered at the skate park at Kin Coulee Park for the 2025 Beat the Heat Amateur Skateboard Competition. To see this level of enthusiasm not just from those competing but from the general public has absolutely blown the Medicine Hat Skateboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program delving into North America’s most vocal animal with Evening Coyotes
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A night of storytelling awaits surrounding some of the area’s most vocal neighbours with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s latest offering, “Evening Coyotes.” “Coyotes are an important part of the prairie ecosystem and are North America’s most vocal land animal, making them the perfect topic for an evening program,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. ... Read More »
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