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Brooks RCMP investigating pair of B&Es, seeking suspects
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks Mounties have asked for public assistance in locating suspects involved in two recent break-and-enter calls. On Wednesday, police responded to a call at a residence on Charlesworth Crescent. Upon arrival officers determined that a suspect was able to gain entry into the residence sometime between the period of March 3 and 5. RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary high school students walk out to support striking education workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students attending a Calgary high school located in the city’s southwest walked out of class Wednesday afternoon to support approximately 800 custodial and maintenance staff from CUPE local 40 who have been on strike since Feb. 24. As Lord Beaverbrook students walked out of their afternoon classes, union representatives said ongoing strikes have impacted ... Read More »
1 responseHigh-collision intersection to be reconfigured, though two downtown parking spots will go
By Collin Gallant on March 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Reworking a busy intersection downtown will eliminate two parking spaces in the city’s core this spring, but administrators say nine have been added recently though reconfiguration, while a larger parking review is promised for when construction wraps up. Third Street and Sixth Avenue marks the meeting of two cross-town routes, but is constrained to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council candidate from 2021 becomes first to register for municipal election
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The first candidate for city council elections is officially registered – 2021 council candidate and web-journalist Kelly Allard. Her name appears on the city’s 2025 election list of candidates, which until now has been blank since the official nomination period opened on Jan. 1. This year all municipal and school board voters in Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax assessment notices now posted on database
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city assessment department posted a searchable assessment database last week, but officially posted notices on Thursday. Those should begin arriving with Hat property owners ahead of tax rate adjustment by city council in May that will finalize tax bills. City council last December approved a 5.6 per cent municipal property tax increase as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikka Yuko project wins international award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden will be in the international spotlight  March 29 in Montreal when an award is presented for the Nikkei Memory Capture Project. The project was a collaboration between the garden and a team including University of Lethbridge researcher Carly Adams and University of Plymouth professor Darren Aoki. They, along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen welcomes grant increase from province in proposed budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is planning to increase its Grants in Place of Taxes program by more than $17 million if its 2025 budget is approved. That funding will rise to more than $55 million from $38 million, covering 75 per cent of the municipal tax value of eligible provincial properties in 2025. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP upcoming nature walk won’t stink as it covers the elusive skunk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The latest nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program invites those curious to get to know one of their more elusive neighbours, the skunk. “Quiet, intriguing and occasionally smelly,” as MHIP describes them, this walk will allow residents to learn more about these curious beats, who share traits with both cats and dogs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith takes hardest stance yet with U.S., introduces several tariff counter measures
By Collin Gallant on March 6th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Premier Danielle Smith issued her strongest message to date against U.S. tariffs during a press conference in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, saying the province holds a “trump card” with vast petroleum reserves, but would also welcome greater integration of the energy sector if the dispute is amicably settled. “They are unjustified and a clear ... Read More »
1 response175+ vendors to showcase SE Alberta Home and Leisure show
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Home and Leisure Trade Show is right around the corner, and this year aims to be bigger and better than ever. Over 175 vendors signing up has resulted in a completely packed Cypress Centre, says events manager Brad Tajiri. “We have businesses from the city, from Cypress County, the Brooks-Newell region, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters battle two structure fires; responded to more than 200 calls for service in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the year’s shortest month, local firefighters report responding to two structure fires and 10 outside fires, as well as 28 motor vehicles accidents in the more than 200 calls for service they received in February. The Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services also responded to 36 medical calls, 59 fire alarm calls and ... Read More »
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