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Big Marble Farms gets $2.2M for emission-lowering lights
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta is investing $2.2 million with Big Marble Farms to help increase productivity with new and improved grow lights. Home to more than 496,000 cucumber plants and 385,000 tomato plants, Big Marble Farms is looking to increase their output without increasing their footprint, thanks to the installation of new LED grow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to more than 25 MVCs in August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to 27 motor vehicle collisions in August, a rate of nearly one per-day. Of note, first responders spent several hours on scene of a head-on crash in the 1400 block of Trans-Canada Way on Aug. 21. That sent both drivers to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters also responded to two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lifelong Hatter wants to bring positive collaboration to council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A force for positivity may be what Medicine Hat needs, says council candidate Kevin Monson, and he hopes to be that force. His decision to run for city council comes from a longstanding interest in municipal politics, having lived in the city his entire life and seeing everything it has to offer. A manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’e Old News: Marathon of Hope paused, Fox’s dream lives on
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 2nd, 2025
Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope came to a stop in 1980, but the national icon’s desire to raise money for cancer research has burned eternal. The Marathon of Hope, started April 12, 1980 when the then 21-year-old departed St. John’s, Nfld. to begin his trek across Canada looking to raise $24 million, or $1 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On tap: Council asked to schedule two more meetings; Stampede funding, homeless shelter among busy agenda tonight
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Several key issues will be discussed tonight during this council’s third-to-last general meeting before October’s election, however two extra public meetings may be approved over the timeline of two directives issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Council, as well as the CAO, need to complete respectful workplace training by Oct. 1, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workers celebrated during annual Labour Day BBQ
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 2nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com With a steady stream of smoke floating off the grill, burgers and hot dogs were served for free down in Kin Coulee Park to celebrate workers and the 131st Labour Day Monday. Members of the Medicine Hat and District Labour Council served up more than 100 free burgers and hotdogs for residents during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith hosts Alberta Next panel tonight at Cypress Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith is expected to be in Medicine Hat tonight as she tours the province hosting town hall panels exploring a 2026 provincial referendum and discussing policy options meant to increase Alberta’s sovereignty within Canada. Smith’s Alberta Next panel, which is seeking public feedback on ways to protect the province from federal overreach, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fellow in Yellow stops in Hat along inspirational cross-country trek
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dressing is all yellow and on a mission to inspire and reach as many Canadians as possible, Trevor Redmond, known as the ‘Fellow in Yellow’, visited Medicine Hat this week and will be in Brooks on Sunday as he continues his solo journey across Canada on foot to promote health and recovery, and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Possible teachers strike looms, but all as normal for now
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As students get ready to return to class following the Labour Day long weekend, negotiations between the province and Alberta Teachers Association are crumbling, and concerns about teachers taking strike action continue to grow. “We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the Alberta Teachers Association to break off negotiations with so ... Read More »
1 responseTheatrical bus trips highlight Veiner Centre’s upcoming events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting two additional day trips to the Rosebud Theatre, planned in October and December. The first trip will take passengers to a performance of “The Green House” on Oct. 8. That includes a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation and a ticket to the play, which touches on family, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour Day BBQ for workers Monday at Kin Coulee
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2025
For those looking for a reason to get together this Labour Day, the Medicine Hat District Labour Council is hosting its annual barbecue for workers. Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinette Kitchen in Kin Coulee Park, hosts will serve hot dogs and hamburgers for those attending in the spirit of the ... Read More »
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