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Cowboy of the skies; HALO honours passing of original air ambulance pilot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Grant Fletcher, who piloted HALO’s very first life-saving mission in 2007 and continued his career until his retirement in 2023, has passed away. On Monday over social media HALO Air Ambulance honoured Fletcher, who throughout his career flew numerous missions throughout the region. “He carried out his duties as a helicopter pilot with unmatched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS offers tips to keep young kids safe around open windows
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the summer heat in full swing, many Albertans choose to keep their windows open as a way to help cool their homes; AHS hopes to remind parents of a few tips to keep their children safe while enjoying a breeze indoors. “Children often learn to climb before they learn to walk,” says AHS. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says province needs to put control back in municipalities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While visiting Medicine Hat last week as part of the “Better Together Summer” initiative, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi offered perspective on current city affairs. Medicine Hat city council and the city’s manager – who was put on temporary leave Tuesday – were given until Oct. 1 to review and decide on the 207-page ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFSEA offering free virtual workshop on writing grant applications
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the next round of grant opportunities right around the corner, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is offering an application workshop to help organizations put their best foot forward. To help those interested understand what they qualify for and how to put in a strong application, CFSEA is hosting a free virtual Grant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City CAO placed on temporary leave
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Chief Administrative Officer Ann Mitchell has been placed on temporary paid leave of absence following a motion that passed unanimously during a closed Special Council Meeting on Monday morning. During Mitchell’s absence all her duties, powers and functions will be handled by city clerk Tarolyn Aaserud. Last Friday, council held a separate closed special ... Read More »
1 responseSpecial council meeting turns up with no public annuncement
By Medicine Hat News on July 26th, 2025
The special council meeting called Friday had no public announcement. The City of Medicine Hat announced Thursday morning the holding of a virtual council meeting with the lone agenda item a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. City Council joined the meeting, stream on Microsoft’s Teams, and opened the meeting for promptly joining the closed ... Read More »
1 responseNo trips to the market: pig racing makes long-awaited return to Stampede
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Pig Racing has come to theMedicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede after roughly 15 years without the attraction. Andrew Pogson, pig wrangler and owner of Aces Flying Pig Races, has been in the business for 30 years, and he is proud to be bringing around Canada’s only touring pig racing show to Stampede. “We tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex Kiddies’ Day sees strong, engaged turnout at Stampede
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Roughly 800 children flocked to Pioneer Village on Friday for a full afternoon of activities with volunteers and family members on Methanex Kiddies’ Day. “We’ve got all sorts of activities going on,” said Lori Seidlecki, President of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede and Kiddie’s Day organizer. “Bouncing castles, numerous games, scavenger hunt, a ... Read More »
1 responseAHS reminding residents to be cautious of insect and animal bites
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As Albertans are spending more time outdoors to make the most of late summer, AHS is reminding them to be mindful of insect and animal bites. Insects can carry viruses and diseases in Alberta, such as West Nile Virus from mosquitoes, or Lyme disease from ticks. They advise to cover as much skin as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBSA officers at Calgary International Airport seize 160 kg of cannabis, worth over $1.2 million, in a year
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 26th, 2025
Over the past year, the CBSA has seized more than 160 kg cannabis at the Calgary International Airport and Calgary Commercial operations. The majority of the cannabisĂ‚Â was illicit and destined for export. The total amount has an estimated street value of over $1.2 million. These seizures disrupt organized crime that helps fund other illegal activities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protest at UCP Stampede barbecue; Smith announces infrastructure funding
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 50 protestors wearing red and waving Canadian flags stood across the street from MLA Justin Wright’s constituency office during a Stampede barbecue attended by Premier Danielle Smith Friday morning. The demonstration was held to show support against provincial separatist ideologies while showing pride to be Canadian. The demonstrators, including members of AWARE ... Read More »
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