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RCMP warn parents to stay wary about their children’s online activity
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local RCMP are calling on parents to stay vigilant about their children’s online activity this summer as they may encounter predators while using popular apps and platforms. In a public statement released Wednesday, police provide parents and guardians with tips to keep children safe while they are on sites like Snapchat, Instagram, Roblox as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op launches Battery Recycling Program across southern Alberta with Call2Recycle Canada
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 17th, 2025
In a joint effort to make battery recycling more accessible to Albertans, South Country Co-op has officially launched the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! Program – powered by Call2Recycle Canada – across all its retail locations. This initiative marks a major milestone, as South Country Co-op becomes the first Co-op in the Co-operative Retailing System to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New campsite development proposed near Medalta
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 17th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Councillors will review an application to develop a new campsite located east of the Medalta Museum and consist of approximately 70 fully serviced and limited serviced campsites and allow for seasonal and some year-round camping. The proposed campsite, located near Ross Creek, Seven Persons Creek and the South Saskatchewan River, would take advantage of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government seeks to regulate health care aides with professional college
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is seeking to regulate health care aides under a professional college, bringing them to the same standards as many other front-line health professionals. The province has roughly 40,000 health care aides, who play a vital role in the health system. These aides provide hands-on support to Albertans who need a high level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting plastic-free Barbecue in August
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive program has an important point to make with one of their latest offerings, their Plastic-Free Barbeque and Sustainability Market. “Hosting a BBQ without single-use plastic waste is not only possible, it’s preferable. In an effort to gather community while still being friendly to the planet, Roots Refillery and The Interpretive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Breed Horse Show on Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s All Breed Horse Show is trotting onto the ground starting Friday morning, offering weekend entertainment for all equine lovers. The show at the Stampede grounds, will open bright and early at 8 a.m. on Friday with dressage and western dressage, and hunter over fences as the day turns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat joins increasing provincial trend of auto theft claims
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com MEDICINE HAT NEWS According to a news release from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Medicine Hat has experienced a 36 per cent increase in auto thief claims costs since 2021, a trend that is similar throughout all urban centres in the province. The report, published July 3, shows claims in the Hat from auto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters win multiple medals at Alberta Special Olympic Summer Games
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 16th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Twenty athletes from Medicine Hat returned after winning multiple medals during the 2025 Special Olympic Alberta Provincial Summer Games that were held in Grande Prairie last weekend. It was three days of games, starting July 11, that allows athletes to qualify for the national team. Overall, athletes from Medicine Hat clinched 19 medals throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shortglass Library System launching online new language library
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Shortgrass Library System is taking strides to improve their language learning resources, with the launch of Transparent Language Online for Libraries. The program will be replacing Pronunciator, and offers courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, allowing anyone with a membership to any of the 14 Shortgrass member libraries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede ride passes now on sale ahead of the action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com West Coast Amusements brings back the fun midway during the Medicine Hat Stampede and passes are now on sale for all the big and little cowboy and cowgirls rides. Returning this year are adrenaline pumping classics including the Zipper, Yo-Yo, Sizzler and Himalaya as well as gentle rides like the Berry-Go-Round and Dragon Wagon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoky skies from Saskatchewan wildfires expected to clear
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 16th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas is expected to improve sometime over the next 12 to 18 hours as wind conditions from the south are expected to change, driving smoke out of the area. According to the national forecaster, winds have been pushing smoke from ... Read More »
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