October 13th, 2025

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MHPSD hosts second annual learning expo at Hat High

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025

news@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of families, parents and guardians had the opportunity to speak with educators and staff while discovering programs and educational opportunities offered by Medicine Hat Public School Division during its second annual exhibition of learning held at Medicine Hat High School. The event is timed to align with student registration that begins online Feb. ... Read More »

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First responders will face off as part of annual sledge hockey showcase, the Larry Godin Classic

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025

Local first responders will hit the ice Saturday to promote the sport of sledge hockey and support the Medicine Hat Adaptive Sports and Recreation organization, during the annual Larry Godin Classic. Puck drop between the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire & Emergency Services is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Big ... Read More »

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City’s new substation application with AUC up for public comment

By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a substation to serve southwest Medicine Hat is open for public comment by Alberta regulators. The city’s electric distribution division has said the infrastructure and line upgrade is required to bring more stable flow to the area to accommodate growth and improve reliability city wide. An application to the Alberta ... Read More »

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County Council: Cypress councillors pass first reading of altered inter-municipal development plan

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com In its first meeting of 2025, Cypress County council reviewed and passed a first reading of a significantly altered Tri-Area IDP, which featured several changes to key policy areas in the plan. The motion was passed for third reading, and an open house on the subject will be hosted at Medicine Hat College on ... Read More »

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County councillor wants to explore development options for land at Dunmore Junction

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com A notice of motion has been put forward by Cypress County Coun. Dustin Vossler to explore possibilities for the land at Dunmore Junction. The motion acknowledged that the piece of land “represents a significant area within Cypress County that offers opportunities for growth, development and community enhancement,” and that exploring the different options available ... Read More »

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Alberta Beef Producers releases schedule and locations for upcoming suppers

By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Alberta Beef Producers has its schedule of winter producer suppers ahead of the industry group’s March annual general meeting. The regional events began this week in northern Alberta and will conclude next month in the south. The $10 supper events are scheduled for Feb. 12 in Brooks and Feb. 13 in Oyen, following events ... Read More »

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SafeLink provides tips for needles found in melting snow

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The local chapter of SafeLink Alberta has provided residents five tips if they discover drug paraphernalia on city streets or parks when weather conditions lead to extended snow melt. SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat shared the tips to its Facebook page that includes not panicking if discovering a discarded needle as it doesn’t always indicate ... Read More »

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Now-rare marijuana trafficking bust made by RCMP near Swift Current

By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews SWIFT CURRENT Mounties in southwest Saskatchewan seized 1,550 pounds of illegal marijuana found in a cargo van they believe was headed for Quebec on Jan. 9, authorities in that province reported Tuesday. The van was stopped on the Trans-Canada near Swift Current, and investigators found the cannabis in more than 50 moving boxes. John ... Read More »

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Local man makes milestone 100th blood donation

By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The following is a submitted article regarding the 100th blood donation of Hatter John Cherwonogrodzky: Giving the gift of life On Jan. 7, John Cherwonogrodzky celebrated the former Ukrainian Christmas date in a unique way. He gave his 100th blood donation for the Canadian Blood Services at a clinic at the Medicine Hat Lodge. ... Read More »

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Buy or sell; local students invest thousands in stock market simulation

By BRENDAN MILLER on January 15th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Some students have felt the slump of the stock market while others have seen their investments spike into profit as they participate in a virtual market simulation with a starting portfolio of $100,000. Over the past 10 weeks Grade 8 students participating in Crescent Heights High School’s Foundations program have been watching the market ... Read More »

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Ag Discovery Centre seeking more ways to showcase agriculture with southeast Alberta students

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 15th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools is looking at past successes and future opportunities with its Ag Pro Program, which continues to prepare students for a career in the agricultural sector. Local farmer and founder of the Agricultural Discovery Centre, Nichole Neubauer, led a presentation reviewing the previous year of the program, which is hosted out ... Read More »

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