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First phase of hydrant water stations open
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The first four of 10 public fire hydrant water bottle fill stations are now in operation. The stations can be found at the Towne Square; on Second Street SE between S. Railway Street and Sixth Avenue; at the corner of McCutcheon Trail and Basset Crescent; and at the corner of South Ridge ... Read More »
2 responsesSaturday Meal Program receives another community boost
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Saturday Meal Program continues to garner community support, five years after establishment. The non-profit program provides hot meals weekly to Hatters in need. Held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, the program is operated by parishioners from St. Barnabas, Holy Family Parish, Heights Baptist Church and Seventh-Day ... Read More »
2 responsesRide for Kids raises money for children in care
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Bikers in southeast Alberta are cruising for a cause today, as they take part in the Ride for Kids’ second annual fundraising event, which supports local children and youth undergoing medical treatment. Each year, volunteers from Ride for Kids, a Medicine Hat-based non-profit organization, connect with a different ... Read More »
2 responsesHat High students protest in Friday walkout
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School walked out following classes Friday in protest of alleged mistreatment of international students. Protesters allege international students have faced discrimination and racism both within school and homestays, which they believe negatively affected the students’ mental and physical well-being. Ladi Bil, protest co-organizer, ... Read More »
3 responsesSceptre, Saskatchewan could dissolve
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Residents of Sceptre, Sask. will decide this summer to potentially downgrade the village’s status to become a hamlet of its surrounding rural municipality. The process, technically called “inclusion” by Saskatchewan’s provincial municipal legislation, would see the previous “urban municipality” combined in to the larger R.M., in this case Clinworth No. 240. Sceptre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City posts video series on trail etiquette
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to be courteous when using trail systems, with a new series of videos showing trail etiquette.  The videos are featured on the city’s website and explain respectful trail usage practices, such as remaining to the right of the trail and remaining aware of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father’s Day Q&A with the experts
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Little Hatters shared with the News their thoughts about dads ahead of Father’s Day. The News: What is a dad? Teddy (Kindergarten): “A dad is always looking over you.” Eli (Grade 1): “Somebody who takes care of you.” Anna (Grade 1): “Dads take care of you when you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!W. Boundary Road repairs enter final stage
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Upgrades to W. Boundary Road which began in 2017 are soon expected to conclude, as the city enters its final stages of road construction. The upgrades, which aim to repair failing infrastructure, are expected to be done in early July. Until such time, portions of W. Boundary Road north of the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Days plans to make up for lost time
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Southeastern Albertans will come together this weekend to celebrate Redcliff, as the town once again hosts Redcliff Days. “We are super excited to have Redcliff Days back in full force,” municipal manager Phyllis Sorsyth told the News. “Last year, we were really scaled back because of COVID measures. ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat reaches 100 COVID-related deaths
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The 100th COVID-related death has been recorded in Medicine Hat. Figures posted on Wednesday afternoon in the province’s weekly case summary show the city passed the milestone sometime during the week leading up to June 13, when two deaths were added to the total. Medicine Hat also moved back into a “high” ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice discuss procedure on inquiry’s last day
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The fatality inquiry into the police shooting of Christopher Edmund Arkell concluded on Thursday with Medicine Hat Police Service officials and RCMP policy experts discussing how their agencies consider use of force and operate in emerging situations. A report into the March 2014 standoff, which ended when a police sniper killed the ... Read More »
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