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Local chef running for council says social issues can’t be forgotten
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Taking his first steps into the world of politics, local restaurateur Adam Koch has announced his intent to run for Medicine Hat city council. Koch was born and raised within the city, and is the owner of Hometown Culinary. While he is not a traditional politician, he believes that will allow him to offer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Summer Plant Walk on Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Calling all aspiring botanists, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program hopes to introduce residents to its greener neighbours with the Summer Plant Walk. “Have you ever been enjoying one of the many excellent trails here in MedicineHat and wondered, ‘What are these plants?'” asks park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu. “Then this program is perfect for you!” ... Read More »
1 responseKids invited to Police Point for a Colour Quest nature walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An adventure awaits for young children, as the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program dares them to find their favourite colour in Police Point Park. This “Colour Quest” children’s nature walk is part of the Discovery Tree program series, aimed at kids aged 2-5 years. “Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we explore the wonderful ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity sew event will support warmth of Project Linus
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Few things can be more comforting for a child experiencing hardship than the embrace of a blanket, and Project Linus is looking to kickstart the spirit of charity with a community sew. Tracie Brushett, Medicine Hat chapter chair for Project Linus and owner of Thimbles & Thread Sewing Studio, explains that this Saturday is ... Read More »
1 responseEMS-811 Shared Response Line surpasses 50,000 calls, health organizations report
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Primary Care Alberta and Alberta Health Services are boasting the successes of the EMS-811 Shared Response Line, as the 50,000-call milestone has been reached. The line, a provincewide service, connects callers with a registered nurse at Health Link 811 if they are assessed to not be in need of an ambulance, helping avoid unnecessary ... Read More »
1 responseUptick in fire service calls typical in summer
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb An uptick in calls for service for the Medicine Hat Fire Service in July follows a year over year trend. The Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to 234 incidents in July, the highest total calls in one month this year. The total has risen throughout the year, but it’s a not-unusual trend according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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!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 »
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