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It’s Old News: Medicine Hat bursts onto the scene
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The “Hub of Western Canada,” the milling capital of the prairies, the smokeless Pittsburg of the west and the town that was born lucky – a few of the monikers Medicine Hat has worn to promote “progress” made in the city over the years and lure new residents and industry. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MOU signed to see government, industry and producers work together for agricultural success
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a memorandum of understanding to help farmers increase their plant growth and yields. The MOU outlines how the Agriculture and Irrigation Ministry, agriculture industry and farmers can work together to increase 4R practice adoption levels, or “right source, right rate, right time, right place.” Signed by ministries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MD of Taber writes off nearly $300K over unpaid oil taxes
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The MD of Taber has written off $290,000 in taxes owed by an oil company that it now considers to be uncollectable. Razor Energy entered receivership last year, and was sold in part by the courts to a Texcal Energy in late 2024, though a portion of wells and other assets in the municipal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library launches Playground Passports
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Public Library is inviting families with younger children into the library, in order to immediately see them back out with a new summer goal. Those with children aged 12 or under can stop by the Kinsmen Children’s Library for a Playground Passport, which encourages a tour of the various playgrounds that can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters remind motorists to pull over when sirens are hot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services has released a public safety message reminding city drivers to pull over when they see or hear a firetruck, police cruiser or ambulance blaring sirens and flashing emergency lights. The safety message was released Tuesday after firefighters reported experiencing confusion from motorists who were unsure what to do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!America’s ‘original’ extreme sport returns to the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced tickets are now on sale for the return of the Indian Horse Relay Races competition, which drew large crowds to the exciting event during its inaugural appearance in the Hat last summer. The sport, which pays homage to the spiritual importance of horses in Indigenous culture, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff wants public aware of new parking rules under Traffic Bylaw
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2025
The Town of Redcliff seeks to make residents aware of new parking regulations in effect under a new Traffic Bylaw. Under the new restrictions, motor vehicles, trailers, or recreational vehicles cannot be parked in an alley unless they are actively engaged in loading or unloading goods or passengers.. For commercial vehicles, this may not exceed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Known drug offender faces new charges after traffic stop arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Jeremiah Amero, 34, who is known by Medicine Hat Police and is from the city, faces several new charges after he was arrested Monday evening during a vehicle stop in the 400 block of Ninth Street SE. Service patrol members spotted Amero travelling in the passenger seat and conducted a traffic stop at 11:15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFSEA report tackles unique needs of rural communities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is taking a close look at what rural communities in the region need most with its latest report. Rural Futures: Regional Development and Conversations in Southeastern Alberta is “more than a report launch, it’s a call to action for solutions shaped by rural communities, for rural communities,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP report three B&Es within 24-hour period
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Brooks have responded to reports of three separate break and enters that occurred within a 24-hour period spanning Monday and Tuesday, with the third report leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Mark Merlik, who faces several charges Officers arrested Merlik after responding to a report of an active break and enter in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs four-year deal for power, water plant workers
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Power and water treatment plant workers in Medicine Hat have a new contract to replace one that expired at the end of 2023. City council approved the four-year deal that was negotiated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 254, on Monday night by an 8-0 margin It provides annual wage increases ... Read More »
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