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Theatrical 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!FoM slams province’s addictions strategy as International Overdose Awareness Day is Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For Friends of Medicare, International Overdose Awareness Day takes an additional somber tone as they look at recent changes to recovery care. “We recognize International Overdose Awareness Day this year knowing that every single day, more Albertans are dying from drug poisoning,” said executive director Chris Gallaway. “This is a heartbreaking crisis, made more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Main doors at library to close temporarily for HVAC repairs
By edicine Hat News on August 30th, 2025
With vital work on the HVAC system in the Medicine Hat Public Library being done, the main entrance will be closed starting Tuesday. While workers remove a portion of the heat coiling unit, the main doors will be unavailable to the public, though visitors will still be able to access the library through the lower-level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual trail rehabilitation work begins Tuesday, starting on north side
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two lengthy sections of the city’s trail network, Viterra Trail and South Ridge Trail, will close Tuesday as annual rehabilitation work is set to begin. Crews will remove existing asphalt and repave sections on Viterra Trail then moving onto South Ridge Trail to resurface approximately 5.6 kilometres of the Heritage Trail Network this year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups its feeder loan guarantee pot to $225 million
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta says it is supporting the rural economy by increasing the overall limit for the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program to $225 million. As demand for Alberta beef continues to grow internationally, the province recognizes that part of the hard earned reputation for top-quality beef production is owed to hard work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bolstering business, sheltering most vulnerable among candidate’s priorities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Believing Medicine Hat to be one of the best places in the world to live, council hopeful Christien Ellis wants to make sure that remains true for generations to come. Ellis has worked in nearly every kind of job one can think of, he says, and with that experience comes a wide view of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traffic delays in Redcliff expected as major road resurfacing project begins Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following the Labour Day long weekend a large road resurfacing and sidewalk construction project will begin on Broadway Avenue in Redcliff, expected to impact traffic for more than two weeks. Crews will begin work Sept. 2 removing the asphalt on Broadway Avenue from Mitchell Street to Main Street to prepare the road for resurfacing. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed new homeless shelter would be on city outskirts
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The city and Mustard Seed on Thursday announced common ground on a potential location for a new permanent homeless shelter, which would be located in a city-owned property more than five kilometres from the downtown core. The potential new shelter would be located at 2055 Saamis Dr. NW, located off the Trans-Canada Highway near ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s Old News: Methanex shutters (for much longer than hoped)
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2025
When Vancouver-based methanol producer announced a temporary maintenance closure of its plant in Medicine Hat in May of 2001, it was only to last three months. By the end of August however, the company announced it was closing the plant indefinitely, laying off or transferring the 95 employees who worked there. “We believe it will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter moving into newly renovated space
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is moving back into its emergency house following expansion. The Phoenix Safe House originally opened in 1998, and has seen an increase in demand for services since, which eventually exceeded the footprint of the building, requiring more space. Construction on the safe house began in November of 2023, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education, support and love fill the air during honouring of those lost to drug poisoning
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library courtyard was a scene of support and remembrance Thursday evening, as residents gathered to honour those lost to the drug toxicity crisis. The event featured resources for those affected by addiction, be it themselves or a loved one, from free naloxone training to information on how to deal with ... Read More »
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