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The Great Big Paddle hits the waters today
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Tourism reminds paddlers, both experienced and aspiring, to prepare for the Great Big Paddle today on the South Saskatchewan. The Alberta Whitewater Association and Medicine Hat Paddling Club are putting on this free event for the public, which will consist of a paddling run along the river from Echodale Launch to Strathcona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Several traffic tickets; warrants executed during “Operation Street Sweep”
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday, Redcliff and Brooks RCMP Traffic Units conducted a joint operation with members of the County of Newell Enforcement Peace Officers in an police operation that focused on locating aggressive drivers, located wanted persons and conducting compliance checks on previously charged offenders. The operation was an effort to enhance public safety and hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trican to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Iron Horse Energy
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2025
Medicine Hat News Trican Well Service Ltd. announced they have entered into an agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Iron Horse Energy Services for approximately $77.35 million in cash and approximately 33.76 million common shares of Trican. Iron Horse is a privately owned fracturing and coiled tubing services provider operating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search spanning three provinces underway to locate missing mother and daughter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police in Regina are seeking any information that could lead to locating 46-year-old Erin Sawatzky and her eight-year-old daughter Zuri, who are considered at risk due to health concerns and are believed to be travelling across Western Canada. The mother and daughter were last seen in Regina shortly after midnight on June 19. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College celebrates 60th anniversary this September
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In September 1965, fewer than 100 full-time and 11 part-time students attended the new Medicine Hat Junior College for the first time after it opened its doors in the same building Medicine Hat High School is located now. At that time the college only offered university transfer programs in subjects that included commerce, household ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces investment to boost economic development
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government announced Thursday it will be providing both Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas. Additionally on Thursday the government also announced more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost productivity. The first announcement, targeted at the province’s manufacturing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP hosting ‘bioblitz’ to record wildlife species in the area
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking for citizen scientists to help with this year’s bioblitz, a project to take a look at the wildlife diversity of the city. A bioblitz is a collaborative science project that aims to record as many different species in a designated area as possible during a set window ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Gather begins tonight, celebrating Indigenous and Western culture
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Today marks the start of the 2025 Heritage Gather, a vibrant celebration of both Indigenous and Western culture at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre. This year, running today through Sunday, features a wide variety of events, including pow wow dancers, a drum circle and of course, a rugged rodeo. “Everything starts at 6 o’clock Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activity, extracurricular school fees to increase next year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Some public school fees for extracurriculars, field trips, activities and sports will see an increase in the upcoming school year due to rising costs in transportation, food and supplies. The Medicine Hat Public School Division is also introducing several new programs and academies for students this fall. School trustees approved the fee increases in ... Read More »
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