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Community connection celebrated at Elbows Up event
By JAMES TUBB on May 6th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb On the first sunny, summer day in Medicine Hat, more than 100 patriotic residents celebrated Canada, and each other, at Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park. Saturday’s ‘Elbows Up’ event saw residents come to the park to listen to speakers, live music and enjoy re-connecting with one another in the face of growing uncertainty with the ... Read More »
2 responsesProvincial RCMP provide safety tips as motorcycle season begins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta RCMP is reminding motorcyclists and other motorists to be aware of each other on roadways as motorcycle season has arrived. Typically southeast Alberta riders are able to hit the streets in April and May, weather permitting, and with more bikes on the road police are looking to prevent collisions with a list of ... Read More »
1 responseDutch flag flies at Riverside Veterans’ Memorial to honour liberation anniversary
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Local members of the Dutch-Canadian Society marked the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day on Monday with their annual wreath laying in Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park in Medicine Hat. The Dutch flag was also flown near the Cenotaph and brief commemoration observance was made... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta measles tracker
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
Additional cases of measles have been found in southern Alberta over the weekend, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 27 Walmart 4500 64 St., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public hearing in August for major solar plays near Oyen
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build two large solar farms north of Oyen will proceed to a public hearing in August. The Alberta Utilities Commission announced last week that arguments for and against the proposed 268-megawatt Oyen 1 and 162-megawatt Oyen 2 solar arrays will be heard this summer. Cumulatively, the projects would cover about 2,400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hosts gathering to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than one-hundred residents gathered at Medicine Hat College on Monday evening to participate in a public gathering, prayer and awareness walk on the National Day of Awareness for Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Also known as Red Dress Day, each year on May 5 during the national day of remembrance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City managerial pay scale system up for review
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The system of determining compensation for city hall managers and non-union positions will likely be revamped this spring, but figures weren’t made public Monday and won’t be voted upon until council can see the numbers in a closed session later this month. Administrators state that eventually the figures will be accessible by the public, ... Read More »
2 responsesWeek-long comprehensive Indigenous learning kicks off at Medicine Hat College
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This week students at public schools in the Hat will be participating in an immersive learning experience exploring the traditions of the Blackfoot, Cree and Métis cultures during the return of Kiskihkeyimowin, meaning “sharing good teachings” in Plains Cree. The educational events began Monday morning with an opening ceremony that included a grand entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex sees profits soar in first quarter, despite lower production
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Profits were higher for Methanex to start 2025, as higher prices for methanol were recorded and the Canadian company reported separately it has restarted its new production plant at Geismar, La. First-quarter financial reports released Wednesday stated net income in the first three months at US$111 million, double that of the same period in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geek flags fly high at MHPL’s second Comic Con
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Residents were lined up outside the doors of the Medicine Hat Public Library on Saturday to take part in their second annual Comic Con, which delivered on an even grander, geekier occasion than the year before. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, this free, family friendly event featured a wide variety of activities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids in ICU now, province pleads for more vaccinations
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With 265 cases of measles confirmed within the province to date – 55 on Monday alone – and three children in ICU, Alberta’s government is asking citizens to do their part to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe by getting immunized. The Health Ministry would not provide ages of the kids in ... Read More »
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