Local News
Poll
Loading ...Sunny Escapes
Sponsored
Crestwood pool temporarily closed for repairs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Until further notice the Crestwood Rec Centre pool has been closed due to a mechanical issue. The city has not yet provided a timeline for repairs. To alleviate the problem, efforts were made by city staff last weekend to open the Kinsmen Aquatic Park at Big Marble Go Centre ahead of schedule. The leisure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whodunnit Players staging one-night-only performance of Champagne Murder
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2025
The Redcliff Legion is taking it back to the 1960s with Medicine Hat’s newest face on the theatre scene, in a one-night-only mystery. The Champagne Murder, as put on by the city’s own Whodunnit Players, harks back to the era and energy of Austin Powers, as one detective and as many members of the audience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motorists hitting the road for Poker Ride to support HALO
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Put your foot on the pedal Sunday and raise funds for HALO Air Ambulance during the fourth annual Fun Poker Ride, open to the public with proceeds going directly to the life-saving service. Organized by the Medicine Hat Vintage Vehicle Club, the poker ride will take motorists to a variety of stops in and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful would push for three-year tax freeze
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Cheryl Phaff is staking her campaign on practical solutions to real problems, as she steps into the political spotlight. Phaff is no stranger to politics, as a former provincial director with the Wildrose Party who oversaw campaigns that resulted in 10 MLAs elected to the legislature. This however, is her first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant program open for special projects and one-time non-profit funding
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff’s Family and Community Support Services has open applications for grants totalling $30,000, which is available to fund special projects and operations for the community. Applications are now open for non-profits and organizations seeking one-time funding for projects designed to enhance the social well-being of Redcliff through promotions and intervention strategies. No deadlines have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottle donations to support local seniors centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Until the end of October, bottle donations accepted at Shamrock Bottle Depot can be earmarked to support the Unison at Veiner Centre. “Each dollar raised supports older Albertans to live their best lives,” reads an announcement from the Veiner Centre. “By reducing isolation, loneliness and hunger we are thrilled to help those who need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal candidates’ personal links removed from city’s website to ‘ensure impartiality’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters will no longer be able to find the personal websites or social media feeds of candidates running in this October’s municipal election on the city’s website. An announcement was posted early Thursday morning to the city’s website and was guided by two key considerations, it said: avoid perceived endorsement and align with other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Birdseed fundraiser for MH Interpretive Program on now
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is getting ahead of the holiday rush with its first birdseed order of the season. “Whether you participate in project FeederWatch, the Christmas Bird Count from your backyard feeder, or simply enjoy watching the birds – we have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Rhys Mah Poy, park interpreter. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare calling on federal government to keep its promise on pharmacare
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friends of Medicare, alongside neighbouring Health Coalitions, is putting out the call for the federal Liberals to secure the future of pharmacare. Pointing out that during the spring election campaign, the Liberals promised continued action on implementing pharmacare, FoM is concerned to see a lack of action and no new agreements signed with provincial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s Innovation Challenge awards three innovators from Calgary, Edmonton
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During the second intake of a program which seeks to support innovative solutions aimed at accelerating energy transition, two companies from Calgary and one from Edmonton have been selected to receive funding for development. As a partner with Decentralised Energy Canada to host the Energy Innovation Challenge, all winning pilot projects will be implemented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!
