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Old News: NAFTA is born
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025
August 1992 saw North America’s three largest countries come together to sign the North American Free Trade Agreement, which all parties saw as a chance to spur their economies. While the deal didn’t take effect until January 1994, the historic signing in 1992 was a symbol of economic partnership that remained strong until Donald Trump ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for CFSEA’s next round of grant funding
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025
The latest grant cycle for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is open as of Aug. 6. Charities and non-profit groups across southeastern Alberta are encouraged to apply and potentially receive funding to support community-focused programs and initiatives. Eligible applicants include registered charities, municipalities and school divisions, recognized as qualified donees by the Canada Revenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special Olympics less than a year away, volunteers needed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025
Medicine Hat is less than a year away from hosting the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. Monday kicked off the countdown for the national games coming to Medicine Hat as the one-year mark as preparations are in full swing for the largest sporting event in the city’s history. The Games, running Aug. 11-15, 2026, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to decide on pay raises for elected officials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025
Proposed raises to Medicine Hat’s mayor and councillors will go in front of the current council in September, a committee recommended Tuesday. The city’s administrative and legislative review committee recommended a motion of amendments to the council remuneration policy, previously referred by the same committee on Aug. 6. The current salaries paid to the mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions Club ready to equip local kids again with annual Gear Up
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Now is the time to take a look in garages for old hockey and ringette gear, as the Lions’ Gear Up event is right around the corner. This year’s event will mark 12 years of the good faith gear exchange program, which allows for families to source gently used equipment at no charge, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Beef Producers withdrawing membership from Canadian cattle Association
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025
The Alberta Beef Producers is withdrawing its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association. The provincial beef commission announced Tuesday that effective July 1, 2026, it will no longer contribute to the CCA budget. “Membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers,” said Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP. “ABP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful says optimism key to positive growth
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Troy Wason hopes to bring to council both a deep respect for the history of the city and an optimistic vision for the future. While Wason is relatively new to the city, living here for five years, he has already set down deep roots, getting involved with Cypress Club Preservation Society, the City of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightened crop does not lighten spirits for 26th annual Canadian Foodgrains harvest
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday, farmers, businesses and residents made their way out to the 26th annual harvest for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. This year’s crop was slightly down, says Albert Cramer, chair of the board and one of the owners of Big Marble Farms, which sponsors the undertaking, but they should still see significant good done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flats business owner vows to be accessible on council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Clayton Stevens is, above all, looking to be part of a council that has the average resident in mind. His decision to run for council was founded in recent struggles he and fellow residents have had in regards to the Mustard Seed, which made Stevens feel that some parts of the city ... Read More »
1 responseAs COVID vaxx ordering portal opens, Albertans aren’t guaranteed one
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province’s portal to pre-order paid COVID-19 vaccinations for the fall is now open, though the site notes that receiving the vaccine is not guaranteed. A policy shift in June made provincial governments responsible for procuring vaccine doses, and Alberta’s government made the decision to put the immunization in a similar vein to RSV, ... Read More »
1 responseStage 4 cancer survivor running Fox’s route
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Athlete, author and stage 4 cancer survivor Helene Neville made her way through Medicine Hat early this week as she follows Terry Fox’ planned route across Canada. Neville, a U.S. resident, started her long-distance running career in 2010 with a run from California to Florida, which is where she discovered her love for these ... Read More »
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