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Province announces investment to boost economic development
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government announced Thursday it will be providing both Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas. Additionally on Thursday the government also announced more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost productivity. The first announcement, targeted at the province’s manufacturing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP hosting ‘bioblitz’ to record wildlife species in the area
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking for citizen scientists to help with this year’s bioblitz, a project to take a look at the wildlife diversity of the city. A bioblitz is a collaborative science project that aims to record as many different species in a designated area as possible during a set window ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Gather begins tonight, celebrating Indigenous and Western culture
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Today marks the start of the 2025 Heritage Gather, a vibrant celebration of both Indigenous and Western culture at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre. This year, running today through Sunday, features a wide variety of events, including pow wow dancers, a drum circle and of course, a rugged rodeo. “Everything starts at 6 o’clock Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activity, extracurricular school fees to increase next year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Some public school fees for extracurriculars, field trips, activities and sports will see an increase in the upcoming school year due to rising costs in transportation, food and supplies. The Medicine Hat Public School Division is also introducing several new programs and academies for students this fall. School trustees approved the fee increases in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three sent to hospital following single-vehicle rollover
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three people were transported to Brooks Hospital to treat minor injuries that occurred after a vehicle struck a light pole at a high rate of speed outside the Medicine Hat College campus in Brooks on Monday afternoon. RCMP report the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancer Olivia Avinou has been named recipient of the prestigious Jean Grande-Maitre Award for ballet
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Given to only one dancer a year, Olivia Avinou has been given the Jean Grande-Maitre Award for ballet. Born originally in Medicine Hat and attending Ross Glen School, River Heights School and then Crescent Heights High School, Avinou moved into Calgary after being invited into the professional program at Alberta Ballet School three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL hosting Big Truck Day at Big Marble Go
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is inviting residents of all ages out to see the mightiest machines on the city streets this Saturday for the annual Big Truck Day. The Big Marble Go Centre will host a series of large vehicles and offer a chance to learn about all the different machines, starting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County’s Ag Connections Conference returns in November
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has announced the dates and part of the lineup for the 2025 Agricultural Connections Conference, which promises to bring together producers from the region and beyond. Now in its third year, the event continues to grow as Alberta’s largest professional development conference for primary producers, drawing attendees from across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duplex on Industrial Ave. severely damaged by fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sirens rang out at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon after firefighters received a report of a large structure fire at a multi-residential home located in the 600 block of Industrial Avenue in the North Flats. Upon arrival crews witnessed a smoking structure engulfed in flames, and two engine crews from Station No. 2, a rescue ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces new liquor, cannabis sale reforms
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province announced it will be rolling out changes that will make it easier for liquor retailers to utilize underused commercial spaces, as well as a new retail licence that will allow cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly from their farms. The province says the target reforms are part of its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big M Ford Lincoln charity barbecue still a go for Friday
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2025
Despite ongoing renovations, Big M Ford Lincoln’s annual charity barbecue in support of the Medicine Hat Firefighters Charitable Foundation is happening Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1312 Trans-Canada Way. The event is open to the public, $5 for a burger and pop. The fundraiser will take place on the service side of ... Read More »
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