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Funding available for downtown businesses looking to update their space
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In August, Medicine Hat’s downtown businesses with plans to spruce up their commercial spaces can apply for a maximum of $30,000 in funding and internet free loans through the City Centre Vibrancy Program. Applicants have the chance to receive a grant up to $15,000 funded by the city, as well as an interest-free loan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family-friendly geocaching competition coming to Police Point in August
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2025
Police Point Park will host a family friendly geocache adventure, introducing people of all ages to this exploratory hobby. “Put on your sunscreen and bug spray and hunt for caches while learning about the natural area,” said park interpreter Nicholas Holt. “Think you have what it takes to find all your team’s caches?” Those who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget document earns third straight excellence award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The 2025-26 municipal budget has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which recognizes the Medicine Hat budget for excelling as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and as a communication tool. The award program began in 1984 as a way to encourage and assist local governments to prepare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar project aligns with Cancarb’s emissions goal
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 31st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A local manufacturer has announced it will move forward with a 7,000-panel solar project that will generate self-supplied electricity fed directly into its plant utility load. Next year, roughly 17 per cent of electricity used by the Cancarb manufacturing facility, which produces carbon black through the thermal decomposition of natural gas, will be generated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seeking assistance locating missing man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Brooks are seeking information on the possible location of 24-year-old Nehom Worku, who was reported missing Monday morning. Worku is described as black, 5-foot-11, 160 pounds with brown eyes and black shoulder-length braided hair, and was last seen when he left for Medicine Hat and was expected to return Monday evening. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province will re-engage after city, Stampede strike deal: Smith
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Brendan Miller bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The aging wooden-seats of the North Grandstand at the Stampede once again welcomed thousands to 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Pro Summer Rodeo, Night Shows and events such as the Cowboy Clash. Age has taken its toll on the large structure that seats more than 2,000 people, as talks continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police arrest three suspects involved in notorious phone scam
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Three individuals from Medicine Hat have been charged following an in-depth investigation into the infamous “grandparent” phone scam which targets aging residents. Taranveer Singh, 21, Gursewak Singh, 22, and Harmonjot Kaur, 23, are charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000 for alleged involvement in a recent phone scam. Additionally, Kaur faces a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged in Brooks drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A male and female, who have not been named, have been arrested and charged with possession of approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine, illegal cigarettes and a weapon. Last Monday, July 21, shortly before 8 p.m. a peace officer conducted a traffic stop after watching a vehicle proceed through an intersection in an unsafe manner. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man shouts out the Hat while sharing stage with Katy Perry
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com One lifelong Katy Perry fan had his dream come true during the pop star’s recent stop in Vancouver as he was called onto the stage to interact with, and educate, the American singer about his hometown. Perry performed at the Rogers Arena during the opening night of the Canadian dates on her Lifetime Tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province looking for feedback on implementing monetary annual passes for watercraft
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat of invasive aquatic species. “Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers and streams, there are many chances to explore the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green thumbs wanted for pop-up soil testing at Nature Centre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Gardeners can bring a small soil sample down to the Nature Centre next week, to help learn how to build a greater garden from the ground up. On Aug. 5, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a pop-up Soil Testing for Gardeners station at the trail in front of the centre from 2-3 ... Read More »
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