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Hurricanes over agers relishing one last playoff run together
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 1st, 2025
This is the last kick at the can on this current playoff run for overage and career Lethbridge Hurricanes Brayden Edwards and Logan McCutcheon. This is the only extended playoff run for either player together with the team, facing the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Eastern Conference Championship series, as they close out their WHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups investment into employment services, training
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In the face of tariffs and other economic uncertainty, the provincial government is working to increase supports that will help Albertans become employed with meaningful work. Recognizing the importance of employment services to Albertans hoping to explore career paths, employment and training options so they can reconnect to the job market, Budget 2025 would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vendor application now open for Stampede Summer Trade Show
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Businesses interested in participating in this year’s edition of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Summer Trade Show can now apply for vendor spots online or by phone. The annual Trade Show runs throughout the four days of the Medicine Hat Stampede in July and typically attracts more than 45,000 visitors every year. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Wrong date provided for Bay employees’ photo
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews An incorrect date was provided in the News regarding an impromptu reunion of former Hudson’s Bay employees. Organizers hope to take a group picture of former Bay workers at the Medicine Hat Mall Location (east door) at 6 p.m. on May 14. A different date appeared in a story in Wednesday’s edition of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP seek assistance in locating missing Siksika teenager
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Gleichen are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old female Autumn Raweater as there is concern for her well-being. Police say Raweater was last seen on Monday at approximately 4 p.m. in Siksika Nation. Raweater is described as 5-foot-3, approximately 90 pounds with medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair with orange ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College to host Red Dress Day remembrance gathering
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Monday evening Medicine Hat College will host a public gathering to honour lives lost during the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) held annually on May 5 since 2010. During the national day of remembrance and activism red dresses are draped in trees, hanging ... Read More »
1 responseShow Review: MH Musical Theatre’s 9 to 5 a beautiful balance of simple and bold
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com What stands out about Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s latest offering, a rendition of 9 to 5, is perhaps how it manages to feel grounded and fantastical at the same time. The office set that has been created by the crew in the Playhouse manages to feel perfectly mundane, encapsulating the feel of the workplace ... Read More »
1 responseProposed election law changes would ease referendum process for citizens
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Changes to Alberta election laws proposed Tuesday would lower the requirements for citizens seeking provincial ballot questions – including those on Constitutional matters – or removing MLAs under recall procedures. “Recall legislation and citizen initiatives give more Albertans more ways to be directly involved in democracy and have their say on issues that matter ... Read More »
1 responseOngoing investigation following assault at JBS Meat Plant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP continue their investigation following an assault that occurred in the parking lot of the JBS Meat Plant last Friday afternoon. Police say they were called to the facility shortly after 3 p.m. April 25 after a victim said they had been assaulted by two of four suspects driving a sedan that confronted ... Read More »
1 responseSmith congratulates, and warns, Carney
By Collin Gallant on April 30th, 2025
@@CollinGallant One day after the federal election, it appears Canada’s House of Commons is heading into a seventh straight year of minority parliament, with Alberta’s federal and provincial politicians also stating they too will stay the same course. Premier Danielle Smith issued a brief congratulations to Liberal Leader Mark Carney on being elected prime minister ... Read More »
1 response‘Old Bay Girls’ call on former employees for one final photo
By Collin Gallant on April 30th, 2025
@@CollinGallant “The Old Bay Girls” have met regularly to keep in touch since they retired from working at the department store in Medicine Hat more than two decades ago. Now, they’re hoping to expand the reunion as the Hudson’s Bay store prepares to close for good this month. Linda Weiss is organizing what she hopes ... Read More »
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