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Medalta closes museum section for a few days for maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2025
The Old Factory section of Medalta museum is closed as of Tuesday to allow for safety upgrades and maintenance. It is expected the needed work will take no longer than a few days to a week, but may be longer if circumstances require. Medalta expressed gratitude for patience and understanding from residents as they make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Club seeking to sponsor family public swimming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club is looking to enter into a new three-year agreement to sponsor a family public swimming program at the Redcliff Aquatic Centre. The club proposal went before town council for consideration at the end of July, stating the club is willing to make a $3,000 donation annually until the end ... Read More »
1 responseFormer UCP MLA Barnes wants to lead the Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former three-term Member of Legislative Assembly of Alberta Drew Barnes has announced his intent to run for mayor, with a vision of bringing back the “Medicine Hat Advantage.” Barnes told the Medicine Hat News he has had multiple people approach him over recent years, asking if he would consider being a mayoral candidate, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former convicted killer back in custody on new charges
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com It was a fairly uneventful August long weekend for Medicine Hat police this year, except for the Sunday arrest of a convicted killer. Leonard Beaulieu, now 33, was convicted in 2019 of manslaughter in the shooting death of Jordan Pede on New Year’s Eve 2016. Beaulieu was given an eight-year sentence on multiple charges. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County of Newell carbon monitoring pilot project receives $3.8 million
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government has announced it will provide Carbon Management Canada with $3.8 million to test a new system designed for monitoring, measurement and verification of carbon dioxide geological storage. The new funding, announced Tuesday, is part of a $12.7-million investment to support three new technology innovation and emissions reduction projects in the province that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festivities planned at Big Marble Go for International Youth Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Families are encouraged to save the date for International Youth Day, and a chance to celebrate being kids with various activities. Those aged 8-17 can enjoy a variety of activities at the Big Marble Go Centre, including a giant slip n’ slide, foam party, pickleball and nerf battles, as well as unlimited access to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school division announces back to school schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Grade 1-12 Catholic students will return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 3, while kindergarten and Early Learning programs will begin Friday, Sept. 5. On Monday, the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education released updates to its school calendar, school bus and bell schedule, as well as information on the free My First Ride event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting safety series with police and firefighters
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Later this month the Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a Senior Safety Series in collaboration with the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services. The workshop titled “Safe Living 101” will cover fire prevention tips, ways to detect a scam and life-saving trends on Aug. 21. Officers will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two legendary bands, one talented tribute group
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is bringing in a tribute for the ages during its annual Cars & Guitars event. From the Vancouver area, Arrival is a tribute band to ABBA, and Dreams is a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac consisting of the same members, says band member Tracy Masson, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nordic Ski Club now ready to teach biathlon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nordic Ski Club is expanding its horizons with the help of a grant from Biathlon Canada, and residents are invited to come out and try their hand at the new sport possibility. “We are currently the only zone in Alberta that is not represented in biathlon at the Alberta Winter Games,” said Donna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresh off the stock, certified Taber cob season arrives
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The summer days start early for Dave Johnson and his team from Johnson Fresh Farms as they beat the sunshine and begin picking fresh corn off the stocks around 3 a.m. “Every day the trucks load up with fresh corn and then drive out to Medicine Hat, Brooks, we do have a stand in ... Read More »
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