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City brings back tax incentives for multi-family housing
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city has reintroduced a system of tax breaks that officials hope will spur multi-family unit construction. Starting in July, developers can apply to have portions of increased tax assessments paused for periods of time after they build new duplexes, row housing and apartment blocks. A portion of the difference between pre- and post-build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre releases statement on notorious ‘grandparent’ phone scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre has released a press statement warning that seniors continue to remain at risk of getting scammed of their finances by criminals who pretend to be family members in need of immediate financial assistance. According to the press release, the phone scams are evolving and can include fake donations that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith says anyone against her government’s flagging of ‘graphic’ books must not have seen the material
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province says its findings from a 12-day survey found a majority of the approximately 80,000 participants support the UCP providing schools boards with clear and consistent guidelines for selecting age-appropriate books and graphic novels in school libraries. Late in May, Education Minister Demetrios Niccolaides announced the public survey to collect feedback following an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters, councillors ask, ‘Who’s the boss?’
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2025
@CollinGallant A city-controlled corporation would have the authority to make operational and substantial business decisions at the power plant through a board of directors, but could not sell itself or make “material changes” without council approval, Medicine Hat officials said Tuesday, But, what constitutes a material change is up for discussion, according to the city’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Happy centennial, Canada!
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Dominion Day, Confederation Day and Canada Day. In 1967 Canada and Hatters celebrated the nation’s centennial in style, and the party lasted in the Hat for months and concluded with a joint centennial and Stampede parade that drew 28,000 people to downtown. The News is looking back at major events and local interest as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanctions on local doctor lifted after ruling on sexual misconduct overturned
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A professional standards appeal board has quashed a ruling that a Medicine Hat doctor performed sex acts with an autistic patient eight years ago. That lifts sanctions against Dr. Ian Gebhardt, and also denies a cross-appeal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta officials that the sanctions were too light and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek assistance identifying man involved in altercation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have released a security camera screenshot of a male wearing a baseball hat, dark jacket, blue jeans and boots who is believed to be a person of interest related to an altercation at a Redcliff gas station last Sunday. Police say the altercation occurred at approximately 4 p.m., and the male ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Saskatchewan seek suspect in truck theft who then fled officers
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Swift Current have issued an arrest warrant for a man they believe stole a truck earlier this week and then drove away from police during a vehicle stop on June 19. Donny Gurney, 28, of the Nekaneet First Nation, is wanted on charges of vehicle theft, fleeing from police and dangerous driving. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torch run honours local athletes prior to Special Olympics
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Athletes who represent Medicine Hat at the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games this July received a warmhearted send-off by members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run team downtown Wednesday afternoon. Twenty athletes, who will compete in approximately 10 events at the Summer Games held in Grande Prairie from July 11-13, were joined by officers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community celebration event will be held to mark Hill Pool’s new look
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
The city will make a splash in July to celebrate the upgrades to Hill Pool. A community celebration will be held July 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Hill Pool and Park, an event focused on showcasing the new look of the pool, which opens Saturday. The outdoor pool has long been a pillar of summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local rising country star gets gift of touring in style
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Rising local country music star Morgan Klaiber will saddle up on some new horsepower as she hits the road for several performances across Western Canada this summer in a new truck and trailer gifted by Sun City Ford Wednesday afternoon. The donation coincides with the dealership’s aim to support local talent, including Klaiber, whose ... Read More »
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