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Finalized voting results released for MH-Cardston-Warner
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Finalized results for the 45th Federal Election have been released by Elections Canada. Voters in the Medicine Hat-Carston-Warner constituency re-elected Conservative candidate Glen Motz with 41,518 votes, or 76.7 per cent of the ballots cast. Tom Rooke, Liberal, placed second with 9,554 votes (17.1 per cent), followed by Jocelyn Johnson, New Democrat, at 2,588 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild Horse border starting summer hours on Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Summer hours of operation at the Wild Horse border crossing will come into effect on May 15, meaning the Port of Entry south of Medicine Hat will be open four hours later each evening. Travellers will be process until 9 p.m. until Sept. 30. That is opposed to winter hours which sees the board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Sugar Beet Growers ink new five-year deal with Lantic
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Lantic Sugar has a new five-year agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers to supply the company’s Rogers Sugar refinery in Taber. The deal, announced May 9, will cover the 2025 to 2029 seasons. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers for another five years,” said Lantic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight businesses and homes impacted by large industrial fire in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A fire in Brooks destroyed a large building in the industrial area with eight business tenants and multiple residential tenants on Friday afternoon, leaving no human injuries but claiming the life of one family pet. Firefighters from Duchess, Tilley, Bassano, Rosemary, Patricia, Gem and the County of Newell, joined six units from Brooks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven Persons gets chance to show off community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday saw a pair of festivities in Seven Persons, showcasing people and possibilities from the region. Cars both from everyday travel and for display were visible from Highway 3, lining the streets as residents gathered for a celebration of the greater community. The event surrounded Premium Sausage’s 35th anniversary sale, and the people of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daily measles case tracker for southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2025
An additional case of measles has been found in southern Alberta and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Those who present with measles symptoms are asked to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider. Individuals who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says post-secondary workers ‘insulted’ by low-ball offer, likely to take next steps
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, cuts to public funding have led to significant staff reductions at Red Deer Polytechnic, the South Alberta Institute of Technology and Olds College. The union said Monday that provincial universities, colleges and other post-secondary institutions are being “gutted” by deep cuts to funding and services. “Students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City won’t benefit from TIER freeze until 2027
By Collin Gallant on May 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The industrial price on carbon emissions – one of the key considerations in ongoing city power division planning – could now be the subject of talks between the province and Ottawa Premier Danielle Smith announced Monday that Alberta will freeze the levy, known as TIER, at current levels as she hopes to open new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk planned for May 24 at Red Rock Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to experience the natural beauty of Red Rock Coulee. “The Red Rock Coulee Natural Area is an historic and modern-day wonder. Join an interpreter as we discuss the unique creatures and features of this natural area over time,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. “We will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in Havre murder case
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Police in Havre, Mont. charged a man with murder on Friday, two days after police in the city said they were investigating a suspicious death. The alleged victim’s vehicle was discovered in Couer d’Alene, Idaho on Thursday, and arrest warrants and a search was conducted Friday to put Cody Rencurel, 35, in custody in ... Read More »
1 responseJazzFest returns in June with award-winning lineup
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The smooth sounds of the saxophone will fill the roadways and sidewalks downtown as Medicine Hat is ready to welcome a variety of local, Canadian and international artists during the 29th anniversary of JazzFest. The six-day music festival kicks off June 17 and wraps up on June 22, and includes performances at the Esplanade ... Read More »
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