July 21st, 2025

Local News

REDI breaks ground on new assisted-living home

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 8th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com REDI Enterprises has broken ground on its upcoming Hampson House, which will offer assisted and independent living opportunities for those with mobility issues. A collaborative effort between Brost Developments, Lacey Homes and REDI, it is the hope the new facility will not only allow for residents to live in affordable home that allows access ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat police officer charged with obstructing justice

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 8th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A local police officer has been arrested for obstructing justice in a more than two-year investigation being conducted by the Edmonton Police Service following complaints from a former Medicine Hat Police Service employee in 2023. Criminal charges are pending against Const. Noel Darr after the officer was arrested Monday , and he is also ... Read More »

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Five flapjack-flippin’ free breakfasts announced during Stampede

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 8th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com There will be five opportunities to stack your plates and let the maple syrup flow as the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede released its free pancake breakfast schedule on Monday. Annually thousands of flapjacks and sausages are served up in the Hat during the traditional pancake breakfasts that often involve live music and dancing ... Read More »

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Transportation public hearing dominated by Hatters afraid that roads will narrow

By Collin Gallant on July 8th, 2025

@@CollinGallant Hundreds of Hatters packed council chambers Monday evening to talk transportation, namely the city’s proposed transportation master plan, and mainly to complain that it will narrow roads. Four submissions and four speakers in favour of the changes were matched in a more than three-hour non-statutory hearing – voluntarily called by council – compared to ... Read More »

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Province signs new deals with line workers in Calgary

By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Power line workers in Alberta’s largest city have new contracts providing double-digit raises over the next several years, according to a summary of union bargaining released by the Alberta Jobs ministry. Two separate contracts negotiated by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 254, cover about 600 workers in total with the City ... Read More »

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Heritage Gather grows in attendance, uses new indoor arena

By BRENDAN MILLER on July 8th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Organizers of the 2025 Heritage Gather held in Dunmore this past weekend say the celebration of Western and Indigenous culture continues to grow at the Equestrian Centre, and this year the new Community Ranch indoor arena was used while it sprinkled rain periodically. The annual event attracts professional rodeo riders and amateurs to the ... Read More »

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CHAT former employees hosting Final Farewell tonight

By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews An evening with members of CHAT-TV will be held at the Medicine Hat Public Library tonight, providing a “Final Farewell” after the station went off the air in early June after nearly 60 years in operation. “We never had a chance to say goodbye … so we’re going to take that chance,” said former ... Read More »

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100-plus hit the river for Great Big Paddle

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 8th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Overcast skies made for a welcome reprieve for Medicine Hat and region paddlers, as many took to the South Saskatchewan River for the Great Big Paddle on Saturday. The event has been going on for several years, said Medicine Hat Puddling Club president Robert Benn, and was originally started by Medicine Hat Tourism. “It’s ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede release full schedule for 2025 Stampede

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 5th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Stampede right around the corner, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede has released the full schedule for this year’s festivities. After last year’s success, Cowboy Clash is returning for its second year, taking the spotlight at 1p.m. on July 25. All four days of Stampede are packed with different entertainment and free performances, as ... Read More »

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Blues at the Bow to feature award-winning artist Steve Manniner and Local Electric

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 5th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The tradition of a unique and memorable live entertainment venue still going strong in Bow Island, Blues at the Bow will welcome Steve Manniner & Local Electric to the stage. August 2 will see the Juno Award Winner at the historic Bow Theatre as part of this year’s season of Grammy, Juno, W.C. Handy ... Read More »

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Stampede Queen competition schedule released

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 5th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede have released the official schedule for the 2025 Queen Competition, encouraging residents to come out and encourage the next generation of Rodeo Royalty. This year sees two competitors, 18-year-old Joleigh Wood and 20-year-old Mila Stuut. “Join us in cheering on Mila and Joleigh as they compete in a ... Read More »

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