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Two legendary bands, one talented tribute group
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is bringing in a tribute for the ages during its annual Cars & Guitars event. From the Vancouver area, Arrival is a tribute band to ABBA, and Dreams is a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac consisting of the same members, says band member Tracy Masson, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festivities planned at Big Marble Go for International Youth Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Families are encouraged to save the date for International Youth Day, and a chance to celebrate being kids with various activities. Those aged 8-17 can enjoy a variety of activities at the Big Marble Go Centre, including a giant slip n’ slide, foam party, pickleball and nerf battles, as well as unlimited access to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nordic Ski Club now ready to teach biathlon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nordic Ski Club is expanding its horizons with the help of a grant from Biathlon Canada, and residents are invited to come out and try their hand at the new sport possibility. “We are currently the only zone in Alberta that is not represented in biathlon at the Alberta Winter Games,” said Donna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresh off the stock, certified Taber cob season arrives
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The summer days start early for Dave Johnson and his team from Johnson Fresh Farms as they beat the sunshine and begin picking fresh corn off the stocks around 3 a.m. “Every day the trucks load up with fresh corn and then drive out to Medicine Hat, Brooks, we do have a stand in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province removes watering licence requirement for small riparian restoration projects
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta is working to reduce red tape for communities or businesses so they can spend more time restoring watersheds and less time filling out paperwork. Alberta is removing the requirement to have a temporary diversion licence to water plants as part of a riparian restoration project. According to the province, this ... Read More »
1 responseNatural Gas rate drops as utility rates set for August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The August natural gas default rate is down more than 50 per cent from last month, set at $0.624 GJ, down from $1.238 GJ in July. The rate is based on the weighted average cost of the city’s natural gas purchases for the month of consumption plus charge of $0.07 GJ to recover transactional ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County announces four scholarships for aspiring post-secondary students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Friday, Cypress County announced four scholarships and bursaries worth $1,000 each, available for high school students planning to pursue higher education. The county council is offering two $1,000 scholarships which are targeted toward students pursuing technical programs. Applicants must register to commence their first year of studies at the recognized post-secondary institution and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP Caucus putting $1M into Cypress County utility infrastructure
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The United Conservative Caucus is investing more than $1 million into Cypress County, as part of a larger support effort for rural Alberta. “This investment is great news for our region. By investing in our local utility infrastructure, we are investing in the future wellbeing of our communities,” said Justin Wright, Parliamentary Secretary for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local senior faces several child porn and voyeurism charges
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News Roy Jebson, 76, from Medicine Hat, has been charged with three counts of voyeurism as well as several charges related to making, possessing and accessing child pornography. Police say their Major Crime Unit concluded an investigation that led to the charges against Jebson after they received a report from a female ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City highlights quick growing noxious grass Downy Brome
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This week the City of Medicine Hat is highlighting an invasive plant species called Downy Brome grass, or cheatgrass, which is native to the Mediterranean and southwest Asia, and quickly grows during cool season, out-competing perennial seedlings for moisture. The annual grass reproduces by seed only and each plant can produce up to 5,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Street section closed throughout August for water main installation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City crews will begin the installation of a new water main Tuesday that will cause a small section on First Street SW to temporarily close until the end of August. The section of road that will close during upgrades until Aug. 29 includes First Street SW between Red Deer Drive SW and the entrance ... Read More »
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