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No public risk in ongoing investigation in Rosemary after RCMP, ALERT raid home
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the early morning hours Thursday, RCMP from Brooks and Bassano, along with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), executed a search warrant on a residence in Rosemary. There was a large police presence reported in the area Thursday. Officers say the investigation is isolated and there is no public safety risk. Further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Health Foundation raffle will support children at local hospital
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Health Foundation is launching a new raffle, with a chance to win a flight for two guests. This new raffle is in support of Children’s Health at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, with MHHF aiming to improve local health care by updating equipment for Children’s Health in the region. Tickets are $20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free student orientation event for first-time bus riders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division released details on this summer’s My First Ride Program, which prepares first-time school bus riders for the upcoming year. This is a free event and open to kindergarten students and all other first-time bus riders, giving them a chance to experience riding a school bus before the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province’s new $7.5M support for care givers triples its current investment
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta says it is working to better care for the mental wellbeing of those who care for others, with a $7.5-million investment for continuing care workers. “Continuing care staff show up day after day to support Albertans in some of their most vulnerable moments. With this investment, we’re making sure continuing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local chef running for council says social issues can’t be forgotten
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Taking his first steps into the world of politics, local restaurateur Adam Koch has announced his intent to run for Medicine Hat city council. Koch was born and raised within the city, and is the owner of Hometown Culinary. While he is not a traditional politician, he believes that will allow him to offer ... Read More »
1 responseTickets on sale for movie night youth-centre fundraiser at Redcliff pool
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Aquatic Centre is teaming up with the Redcliff Youth Centre to host a movie night fundraiser at the swimming pool with a screening of Jurassic World. Tickets are now on sale for the Neon Lights $ Movie Night Fundraiser, which will include glow-in-the-dark games and competitions with prizes, foam cannons and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: The original ‘gate’
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
In June of 1972 five men were caught breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel and Office Building in Washington, D.C. The goal was to wiretap phones and steal documents and information that could help ensure re-election for Richard Nixon that November. The president then used government agencies as part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids invited to Police Point for a Colour Quest nature walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An adventure awaits for young children, as the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program dares them to find their favourite colour in Police Point Park. This “Colour Quest” children’s nature walk is part of the Discovery Tree program series, aimed at kids aged 2-5 years. “Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we explore the wonderful ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity sew event will support warmth of Project Linus
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Few things can be more comforting for a child experiencing hardship than the embrace of a blanket, and Project Linus is looking to kickstart the spirit of charity with a community sew. Tracie Brushett, Medicine Hat chapter chair for Project Linus and owner of Thimbles & Thread Sewing Studio, explains that this Saturday is ... Read More »
1 responseEMS-811 Shared Response Line surpasses 50,000 calls, health organizations report
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Primary Care Alberta and Alberta Health Services are boasting the successes of the EMS-811 Shared Response Line, as the 50,000-call milestone has been reached. The line, a provincewide service, connects callers with a registered nurse at Health Link 811 if they are assessed to not be in need of an ambulance, helping avoid unnecessary ... Read More »
1 responseMH Interpretive Program hosting Summer Plant Walk on Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Calling all aspiring botanists, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program hopes to introduce residents to its greener neighbours with the Summer Plant Walk. “Have you ever been enjoying one of the many excellent trails here in MedicineHat and wondered, ‘What are these plants?'” asks park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu. “Then this program is perfect for you!” ... Read More »
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