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Show Review: MHMT’s comedy of errors masterfully crafted, executed

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Play That Goes Wrong, as presented by Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that even when attempting to play at mediocrity, true talent shines through. The story itself follows an amateur acting troupe throughout a true disaster of their presentation of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” which has ... Read More »

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Stampede unveils its summer of ‘Spirit Untamed’

By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dust off your boots and start thinking about the summer heat, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede announced its lineup of events, including the Stampede Night Shows and several returning events. Stampede officials unveiled Tuesday this year’s summer fair poster themed “Spirit Untamed,” with an action photo of a cowboy dismounting a horse that ... Read More »

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Free protection identity services offered to anyone impacted by large-scale school cyber incident

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Both the Medicine Hat Public School Division and the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education are sharing details on free protection and credit-monitoring services available for a large number of Hatters whose student data in PowerSchool was accessed in a widespread cyberattack in January that impacted hundreds of school divisions across North America. The ... Read More »

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CUPE’s ‘bad-faith’ complaint officially made to Alberta Labour Board

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The union representing Medicine Hat’s public school support staff has filed complaints about unfair bargaining and circumventing the bargaining agent. That action, promised by Canadian Union Of Public Employees last week, occurred Monday, according to the Alberta Labour Board. It is already considering an application from Medicine Hat Public School Division to put the ... Read More »

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City hands off carbon-capture plans, and costs

By Collin Gallant on February 25th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The city will hand off its plans to study and develop a carbon sequestration hub in southeast Alberta to Imperial Oil – and recuperate most of the costs incurred by the municipality, officials told the News on Monday. The project, dubbed “Clear Horizon,” was first discussed five years ago as a way to help ... Read More »

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Six-part discussion series for parents continues at college theatre

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The second session of “Navigating the Online World,” a six-part discussion that aims to provide parents tools to limit screen time while raising children in the digital age, will be presented at the Medicine Hat College Theatre on Wednesday evening. The discussion will include members of the Digital Wellness Coalition, along with a panel ... Read More »

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Monday classes cancelled at St. Francis Xavier following plumbing issue

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday classes were cancelled and students were sent home from St. Francis Xavier School after unexpected issues were reported with the building plumbing, impacting the facility’s overall operations and washrooms. Principal Ryan Irving sent a message to parents Monday asking them to pick up their children from school as soon as possible. “Please know ... Read More »

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More than $14K in product collected in drive to end period poverty

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 25th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association’s collaborative campaign to end period poverty in the city may be over for now, but the work continues. Representatives from MHSA, Redcliff Youth Centre and Root Cellar all met Saturday to count the results of the month-long campaign to collect menstrual products for those in need within the city. ... Read More »

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HALO receives $225,000 donation from Inter Pipeline

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Inter Pipeline donated $225,000 toward the life-saving efforts of HALO Air Ambulance on Feb. 21. and held a cheque presentation with the chopper. “Your support for life-saving emergency services is invaluable,” reads a social media post. “We appreciate your commitment to making a difference in our community. Thank you for all that you do.&#... Read More »

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City approved for north-end power line replacement

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The city’s power distribution department has been approved to replace a portion of power line that rings the city’s east side, but will need to win further approval at hearings this spring. The Alberta Utilities Commission issued a permit on Feb. 21 for the city to upgrade MH-60L line – which spans 4.3 kilometres ... Read More »

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Province announces new funding for municipal fire services

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday the provincial government announced it would provide $585,000 of support to municipal fire services and the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. A total of $500,000 will go toward a one-time increase to the Fire Service Training Program that provides grants to all municipalities, Métis Settlements and First Nations communities across the province, bringing the ... Read More »

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