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Bolstering business, sheltering most vulnerable among candidate’s priorities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Believing Medicine Hat to be one of the best places in the world to live, council hopeful Christien Ellis wants to make sure that remains true for generations to come. Ellis has worked in nearly every kind of job one can think of, he says, and with that experience comes a wide view of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traffic delays in Redcliff expected as major road resurfacing project begins Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following the Labour Day long weekend a large road resurfacing and sidewalk construction project will begin on Broadway Avenue in Redcliff, expected to impact traffic for more than two weeks. Crews will begin work Sept. 2 removing the asphalt on Broadway Avenue from Mitchell Street to Main Street to prepare the road for resurfacing. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed new homeless shelter would be on city outskirts
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The city and Mustard Seed on Thursday announced common ground on a potential location for a new permanent homeless shelter, which would be located in a city-owned property more than five kilometres from the downtown core. The potential new shelter would be located at 2055 Saamis Dr. NW, located off the Trans-Canada Highway near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Methanex shutters (for much longer than hoped)
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2025
When Vancouver-based methanol producer announced a temporary maintenance closure of its plant in Medicine Hat in May of 2001, it was only to last three months. By the end of August however, the company announced it was closing the plant indefinitely, laying off or transferring the 95 employees who worked there. “We believe it will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter moving into newly renovated space
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is moving back into its emergency house following expansion. The Phoenix Safe House originally opened in 1998, and has seen an increase in demand for services since, which eventually exceeded the footprint of the building, requiring more space. Construction on the safe house began in November of 2023, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education, support and love fill the air during honouring of those lost to drug poisoning
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library courtyard was a scene of support and remembrance Thursday evening, as residents gathered to honour those lost to the drug toxicity crisis. The event featured resources for those affected by addiction, be it themselves or a loved one, from free naloxone training to information on how to deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smaller Living: City touts backyard suites as cost-of-living saver
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Small dwellings and suites built in Medicine Hat backyards are part of the city’s plan to offer more affordable living options to residents without overburdening infrastructure. A backyard suite is essentially a conventional home but smaller, typically 600 to 700 square feet, built in a homeowner’s backyard, to code, with separate hookups to water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newest council hopeful looks to bring global experience
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Yusuf Mohammed hopes to bring not just experiences from within the city with his bid to become a city councillor, but from around the world. Having lived in the city for more than 20 years and raised his children here, Mohammed has a deep love for the vibrant, diverse community he calls home. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters remind motorists students are back in class
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Today marks the first day back to school for several Medicine Hat students, and the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is reminding motorists to expect extra traffic, and school buses, on the roads and to give yourself extra time to commute safely. Motorists should also expect more pedestrian and cycling traffic on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City puts forward new special transit policy
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City staff are recommending changes to special transit services that offer specialized, shared-ride and curb-to-curb transportation service for people who live with disabilities. On Monday, staff presented committee members an updated policy which aims to improve the quality of service, safety and efficiency of the current Accessible Special Transit for Persons Who Quality policy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful says more incentives needed to attract business
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com It might be difficult to find a major board that Chris Hellman hasn’t been on; now, he seeks to add Medicine Hat city council to the list. Hellman has served on several board of directors over the course of a decade-plus, including the Chamber of Commerce, Medicine Hat Health Foundation, Root Cellar, the Kinsmen ... Read More »
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