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Council candidate would make low taxes top priority
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Gordon Cowan has put his hat in the ring to become a member of the city’s next council, citing affordability as his flagship issue. While born in Swift Current, Cowan has become an active member of the community and has served on several boards and committees, including the Medicine Hat Food ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Catholic school start dates reported incorrectly after URL mixup
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2025
The News would like to issue a correction for an article titled “Catholic school division announces back to school schedule,” as the dates have been mixed up due to an incorrect URL link posted by the school division. The first day of classes for Grade 1-12 students is Thursday, Aug. 28. The first day for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coun. McGrogan will challenge for mayor
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Coun. Andy McGrogan will seek re-election in Medicine Hat this fall, albeit for a different chair this time. The first-term city councillor and former Medicine Hat police chief has filed his candidacy for mayor ahead of the 2025 municipal election, submitting his nomination package on Tuesday. McGrogan is the first member of the current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!Former 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!Redcliff town council receives review of 2024’s financials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff Corporate Services Department recently presented Redcliff councillors the town’s 2024 annual financial report outlining the town’s performance and financial status, as well as reviews of important projects from 2024. According to the report the more important infrastructure project last year was upgrades to Fifth Street SE that included a water, sewer and storm ... 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!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 responseOrgan donation in Alberta continues to rise, organization reports
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Give Life Alberta reported a record number of donors last year, resulting in 423 organs transplanted, saving hundred of lives. In total, there were 317 deceased organ or tissue donors, making these procedures possible. This is the third consecutive year for increasing deceased donation rates in the province, with 273 donors in 2023 and ... 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 »
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