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It’s Old News: Baby Jays win it all in ’82
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 4th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Blue Jays were the boys of summer, and in 1982, champions of the Pioneer League. Rookie League ball made its first appearance in 1977 with the Medicine Hat As, an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, playing at Athletic Park built to model the infamous Oakland Coliseum’s dimensions. The next season the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saamis Rotary’s annual Recycling Roundup goes Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2025
The 17th annual Recycling Roundup is set for Saturday at the Stampede grounds. The Saamis Rotary Club of Medicine Hat is inviting residents out to safely recycle their electronic waste such as computers, cell phones and TVs, but old paint, oil materials and tires are also welcome for those seeking to be rid of them. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two days of cowboy poetry coming at the end of September
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2025
An evening of Western entertainment awaits near the end of September, with the Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Society. This year’s event, running Sept. 26 and 27, will take place across three Medicine Hat locations, with two free performances on the Friday, beginning at 1 p.m. at Meadowlark Village on Strachan Road. These will feature as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP focusing on waterbody health at upcoming educational event
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2025
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is exploring what makes watershed healthy, and is hoping residents will come along. “How do we know if a waterbody is healthy and clean? What lives in the water? How do we assess water quality? We will share the answers to these questions and more during this family-friendly public program,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ten individuals, group will receive 2025 Community Spirit Awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association has been recognized as the 2025 Community Spirit Award of Excellence “Change Maker,” and LaVerne Noble has been recognized with the 2025 “Heart of Medicine Hat” award after council approved a list of 10 award winners Tuesday evening. Members of MHSA passionately helped plan and organize this summer’s Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anti-COVID restriction lawyers disbarred by Law Society of Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2025
Calgary lawyer John Carpay, known for his fierce opposition to COVID restrictions, has been disbarred by a second provincial law society in two years. Carpay, president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, along with Jay Cameron, its former litigation director, were first disbarred in Manitoba for hiring a private investigator in 2021 to surveil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility commission approves new transmission line on east side
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved upgrades to a 40-year-old electrical transmission line on the city’s east side to support projected growth in the area. The East Ring Enhancement Project was originally announced in 2023 and looks to provide more juice to Brier Park, northeast Crescent Heights, Ranchlands, Parkview and Southlands. The line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Updated, improved Phoenix Safe House officially opened
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Phoenix Safe House is officially reopening its doors after being under construction for more than a year. Dignitaries from the City of Medicine Hat, Cypress County, as well as both premier Danielle Smith and Cypress-Medicine Hat Justin Wright, were in attendance to celebrate the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s services moving into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes to increase transparency surrounding staff expenses
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday, councillors approved a recommendation to provide a detailed report of senior administration expenses to the Audit Committee twice a year, a move seeking transparency around expenses for things like business travel, meals and training programs. This report will provide detailed transactions for each senior leader by account and will be presented in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province concerned about explicit images in books; ATA says returning teachers too busy to play games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new policy that seeks to remove books with explicit sexual content, especially images, is set to come into effect Oct. 1. But on Tuesday, the province announced it will pause ministerial orders issued to school boards earlier in the summer to make changes. The ministerial order, issued July 4, sought for school authorities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compost costs rising, Redcliff suggests partnership
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The region is one step close to building a composting facility to serve Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Cypress Country, however the estimated cost has ballooned to as high as $20 million, council heard Monday. The city seeks to weigh the benefits of collaborating with regional partners as well as partnering with an international environment ... Read More »
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