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Organ 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!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!Two legendary bands, one talented tribute group
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is bringing in a tribute for the ages during its annual Cars & Guitars event. From the Vancouver area, Arrival is a tribute band to ABBA, and Dreams is a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac consisting of the same members, says band member Tracy Masson, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festivities planned at Big Marble Go for International Youth Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Families are encouraged to save the date for International Youth Day, and a chance to celebrate being kids with various activities. Those aged 8-17 can enjoy a variety of activities at the Big Marble Go Centre, including a giant slip n’ slide, foam party, pickleball and nerf battles, as well as unlimited access to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school division announces back to school schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Grade 1-12 Catholic students will return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 3, while kindergarten and Early Learning programs will begin Friday, Sept. 5. On Monday, the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education released updates to its school calendar, school bus and bell schedule, as well as information on the free My First Ride event ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner 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 »
Be the first to comment!Nordic Ski Club now ready to teach biathlon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nordic Ski Club is expanding its horizons with the help of a grant from Biathlon Canada, and residents are invited to come out and try their hand at the new sport possibility. “We are currently the only zone in Alberta that is not represented in biathlon at the Alberta Winter Games,” said Donna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresh off the stock, certified Taber cob season arrives
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The summer days start early for Dave Johnson and his team from Johnson Fresh Farms as they beat the sunshine and begin picking fresh corn off the stocks around 3 a.m. “Every day the trucks load up with fresh corn and then drive out to Medicine Hat, Brooks, we do have a stand in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province removes watering licence requirement for small riparian restoration projects
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta is working to reduce red tape for communities or businesses so they can spend more time restoring watersheds and less time filling out paperwork. Alberta is removing the requirement to have a temporary diversion licence to water plants as part of a riparian restoration project. According to the province, this ... Read More »
1 responseNatural Gas rate drops as utility rates set for August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The August natural gas default rate is down more than 50 per cent from last month, set at $0.624 GJ, down from $1.238 GJ in July. The rate is based on the weighted average cost of the city’s natural gas purchases for the month of consumption plus charge of $0.07 GJ to recover transactional ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County announces four scholarships for aspiring post-secondary students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Friday, Cypress County announced four scholarships and bursaries worth $1,000 each, available for high school students planning to pursue higher education. The county council is offering two $1,000 scholarships which are targeted toward students pursuing technical programs. Applicants must register to commence their first year of studies at the recognized post-secondary institution and ... Read More »
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