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Methanex says it plans to advance low-carbon project this year
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Methanex is clarifying that the global methanol producer plans to “advance” one large low-carbon project in 2025, rather than approve a final investment decision this year. In Tuesday’s edition of the News, it was reported that plans to build a bio-digester at the Methanex plant in Medicine Hat are being considered to supply the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two arrested after Brooks RCMP seize several firearms and weapons
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Wednesday morning Brooks RCMP and the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team seized an unauthorized SKS rifle, numerous replica firearms and a large bowie knife after executing a search warrant at a home in the Centennial City’s Sunny Lea area. Along with the SKS rifle, police also seized 50 rounds of ammunition that was readily accessible, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP release suspects’ names in methamphetamine bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have released the names of two Brooks women who were arrested Jan. 30 in an ongoing drug investigation that led to the seizure of 55 grams of methamphetamine along with other illicit drugs worth more than $35,000. Amela Beganovic and Dawna Lee Tatoiu have both been charged with three counts of possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional farmer to lead applied research program examining soil health
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Lesley Burton, a farm owner/operator and small business owner from Tilley, will lead a new applied research program at Medicine Hat College that will target key areas of agriculture innovation, with an emphasis on the health of soil. Burton enters the roles with 22 years of expertise specializing in irrigated land and soil classification, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting a pop-up Stuff Swap on March 30
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As part of the International Day of Zero Waste, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a pop-up Stuff Swap to encourage residents to find new treasures among others old belongings. Those interested in participating are encouraged to bring five or fewer portable items to the Nature Centre, where they can see what others ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!String of recent B&Es prompt home security tips from RCMP
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff RCMP say despite an overall decrease in property crimes in the area, police have investigated three residential break and enters and five motor vehicle thefts since the beginning of 2025. On Tuesday, RCMP released a press statement reminding residents to take proactive steps to protect their homes and property from break-ins and reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EMS restructuring met with mixed reaction
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Acute Care becoming operational on April 1, the Government of Alberta has announced that emergency medical services will transfer with it, along with investment into the program. The province says it will establish a shared-services entity to support provincial health agencies and service providers, with the aim of enhancing specialized expertise and improving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show and sale Arts for Africa will raise funds for Burkina Faso orphanage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
Upcoming “Arts for Africa” will showcase the work of artists in Medicine Hat and region for an opportunity to support their fellow human a world away. Canadians Reaching out to the World’s Children, better known as CARO, aims to collect funds for a community-based project in Burkina Faso, West Africa and Teega Wende, the orphanage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farm truck taken, adult and youth arrested and charged
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Redcliff RCMP have arrested a Medicine Hat man and a minor after they say a truck stolen from Redcliff was found near Highway 544, north of Brooks, on March 9. Police allege the pair approached a rural residence asking for fuel, but when refused, left that truck and took another from a neighbouring property. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of the best will square off in music festival’s Rose Bowl
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday evening will see the 2025 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival’s Rose Bowl, in which the best of the best from each category will compete and show off their musical prowess. “The best performer from each discipline will compete against the other performers, and they have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport plan could see more road narrowing
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Changes to narrow lanes and add trailway on Division Avenue last year may soon be coming to two other main city routes, according to a new version of the city’s Transportation Masterplan. Open houses this week unveiled proposed changes of the document to the general public – it envisions upgrades and sets policy direction ... Read More »
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