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City opens nominations for 2025 Community Spirit Awards
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is looking for nominations for the 2025 Community Spirit Awards. These awards honour individuals who made a remarkable contribution to the community and have enhanced the quality of living in Medicine Hat through commitment, pursuits or achievements, says the city. Residents can nominate individuals in seven categories, including arts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ballots starting to take shape in SW Saskatchewan, southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A familiar face will run for the Liberal Party in southwest Saskatchewan in this month’s federal election Swift Current-Grasslands-Kindersley, while a Green Party candidate has been named as well. Cypress Hills-area rancher William Caton was announced Monday as the Liberal candidate in the riding formerly known as Cypress Hills-Grasslands to face incumbent Jeremy Patzer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect charged with assaulting three Brooks RCMP officers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have arrested and charged a driver who allegedly assaulted three police officers during a traffic stop near that city Monday morning. RCMP say an officer observed a vehicle travelling at an excessive speed just before 5:45 a.m. and began pursuing the vehicle, which then abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta budget boosts career education, dual-credit programs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government is providing more than $100 million over the next three years in Budget 2025 to grow more career education programs designed to provide students more hands-on experience in demanding career fields. Last Friday the minister of education said that investment will help schools and post-secondary institutions partner with the business sector to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relief at the pumps; consumer carbon tax axed
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 2nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Drivers in the Hat had to “triple check” prices on April Fools Day as the end of the federal consumer carbon tax was reflected at the pumps on Tuesday, with the average price per litre expected to drop by as much as 18 cents. Prices at several stations dipped below 130.9 cents per litre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County announces date, itinerary for its next Connections Business Luncheon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is continuing to build on the success of its bi-annual Connections Business Luncheon, announcing a return for early May. The event will be held at the Dunmore Safety Buzz Campus, highlighting Cypress County business and allowing attendees to explore the campus, learn about safety training services and seeing the unique space they’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program invites those brave enough to visit its new Spider Display
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On April 12, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program invites those who sport a love of spiders to come out and enjoy the launch party for its Spider Display. “If you have ever wondered about the vast world of spiders and their day-to-day life, this is the display for you! Explore while we dive into ... Read More »
1 responsePublic school survey open for educators, parents and students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is gathering feedback from students, parents and guardians and teachers to assist in highlighting priorities and opportunities for growth at local schools. OurSchool Survey launched Monday and will be available to complete until April 23. The division uses the feedback to support future planning decisions and gain a ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal auto dealership changing hands
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat car dealership is changing hands. The Gary Moe Auto Group announced Monday it has completed the purchase of Standard Dodge Jeep Ram on Strachan Road in the city from the Swift Current-based Plewis Motor Group. “Just because there is a new name we are still going to provide the same service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mediation process underway as Alberta teachers head back to the bargaining table
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association says conversations have been productive between stakeholders as teachers return to the bargaining table seeking a new four-year collective agreement. The ATA’s Central Table Bargaining Committee and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association met during a two-day period beginning on March 19 to work together toward an agreement for educators. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province says it’s investing $330M over three years to improve rural health care
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Budget 2025’s new Rural Hospital Enhancement Program would invest about $330 million over three years to support health capital projects in communities across the province. If passed, Budget 2025 will provide $15 million to support project planning in rural communities, which includes conducting facility and functional assessments of rural hospitals to determine what capital ... Read More »
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