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Smith says anyone against her government’s flagging of ‘graphic’ books must not have seen the material
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province says its findings from a 12-day survey found a majority of the approximately 80,000 participants support the UCP providing schools boards with clear and consistent guidelines for selecting age-appropriate books and graphic novels in school libraries. Late in May, Education Minister Demetrios Niccolaides announced the public survey to collect feedback following an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River came up but going back down now
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Widespread rain in southern Alberta last weekend quadrupled the flow in the South Saskatchewan River, but levels at Medicine Hat now appearing to be receding. Most of southeast Alberta received one to one-and-one-half inches of rain during showers that extended across the province from June 20 to 23. That included up to five inches, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City brings back tax incentives for multi-family housing
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city has reintroduced a system of tax breaks that officials hope will spur multi-family unit construction. Starting in July, developers can apply to have portions of increased tax assessments paused for periods of time after they build new duplexes, row housing and apartment blocks. A portion of the difference between pre- and post-build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan increases investment in short line railway infrastructure
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Short Line railways in Saskatchewan will receive a near doubling of provincial infrastructure funding in 2025, that province announced on June 17. The increase of $470,000 to 13 regional rail operators brings the government’s share of the Short Line Railway Improvement programs to $1 million, with lines providing matching funds. Specific to the southwest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre releases statement on notorious ‘grandparent’ phone scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre has released a press statement warning that seniors continue to remain at risk of getting scammed of their finances by criminals who pretend to be family members in need of immediate financial assistance. According to the press release, the phone scams are evolving and can include fake donations that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MCC as proposed would split power, gas
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 27th, 2025
@CollinGallant For 10 years, profits at the power plant have offset losses in the City of Medicine Hat’s gas production business, but a current proposal to create a corporate board would split up the two halves of Medicine Hat’s energy interests. A municipally controlled corporation, akin to Enmax in Calgary, is being explored to “drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters, councillors ask, ‘Who’s the boss?’
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2025
@CollinGallant A city-controlled corporation would have the authority to make operational and substantial business decisions at the power plant through a board of directors, but could not sell itself or make “material changes” without council approval, Medicine Hat officials said Tuesday, But, what constitutes a material change is up for discussion, according to the city’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanctions on local doctor lifted after ruling on sexual misconduct overturned
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A professional standards appeal board has quashed a ruling that a Medicine Hat doctor performed sex acts with an autistic patient eight years ago. That lifts sanctions against Dr. Ian Gebhardt, and also denies a cross-appeal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta officials that the sanctions were too light and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Happy centennial, Canada!
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Dominion Day, Confederation Day and Canada Day. In 1967 Canada and Hatters celebrated the nation’s centennial in style, and the party lasted in the Hat for months and concluded with a joint centennial and Stampede parade that drew 28,000 people to downtown. The News is looking back at major events and local interest as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek assistance identifying man involved in altercation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have released a security camera screenshot of a male wearing a baseball hat, dark jacket, blue jeans and boots who is believed to be a person of interest related to an altercation at a Redcliff gas station last Sunday. Police say the altercation occurred at approximately 4 p.m., and the male ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community celebration event will be held to mark Hill Pool’s new look
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
The city will make a splash in July to celebrate the upgrades to Hill Pool. A community celebration will be held July 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Hill Pool and Park, an event focused on showcasing the new look of the pool, which opens Saturday. The outdoor pool has long been a pillar of summer ... Read More »
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