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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 »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff town council receives review of 2024’s financials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff Corporate Services Department recently presented Redcliff councillors the town’s 2024 annual financial report outlining the town’s performance and financial status, as well as reviews of important projects from 2024. According to the report the more important infrastructure project last year was upgrades to Fifth Street SE that included a water, sewer and storm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Club seeking to sponsor family public swimming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club is looking to enter into a new three-year agreement to sponsor a family public swimming program at the Redcliff Aquatic Centre. The club proposal went before town council for consideration at the end of July, stating the club is willing to make a $3,000 donation annually until the end ... Read More »
1 responseTwo 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 »
Be the first to comment!Veiner 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 »
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