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City’s power business future will have public hearing
By Collin Gallant on May 22nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Placing Medicine Hat’s energy division under a municipally controlled corporation could lead to better business results, apart from political decision-making, according to top administrators, whose view appears to be in line with most elected officials. But, citizens will have their say at a public hearing next month. On Tuesday council approved holding the standalone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers are back in the Memorial Cup, 52 years after their first
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews It was wild times on and off the ice in late April 1973. At the Arena, Tigers coach Jack Shupe was carried off the ice by his players following a Western Hockey League title win and off to Montreal Forum. The News is reprinting historical coverage notable events int he city’s history leading up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot air balloons to take flight over Medicine Hat skies
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 22nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This morning, weather permitting, approximately 30 hot air balloon pilots will fire up their burners from four separate locations and lift off above the city as the 2025 Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight until Sunday. In total the festival is set to feature seven scheduled flights above the Hat that are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas City Kiwanis Club seeks youth-oriented projects for focused support
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Gas City Kiwanis Club is looking to a bright future following one of its latest fundraisers, and hopes to chase that momentum to even better serve the community. Having just completed its second beef raffle with all 2,000 tickets sold, members are overwhelmed and grateful for the community support and dedication to keeping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County sets summer meetings, alters rules for delegation appearances
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com There have been changes to upcoming meeting dates for Cypress County council, as well as changes to how residents or interested parties may appear before council. The meetings for July 1 and Aug. 5 have been cancelled, with one meeting in each month on July 15 and Aug. 19, respectively. These meeting dates have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s walk for MS marks a decade of raising money, support and awareness in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Medicine Hat Jayman BUILT MS Walk, which aims to shine a light for those affected by multiple sclerosis. On Sunday, residents will meet in Strathcona Island Park starting at 10 a.m. for check-in, followed by the walk beginning an hour later. This will be one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province introduces new search tool developed for all high school courses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province has developed a new interactive tool designed for mobile devices and desktop computers to allow students and families to search the approximately 3,000 high school courses and programs available to Alberta students. The new search tool can be used when visiting learnalberta.ca and will provide Albertans the opportunity to browse courses related ... Read More »
1 responseScory pleads not guilty to attempted murder of police
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man accused of attempting to murder police officers by firing a gun during a standoff with authorities last summer has pled not guilty to 12 charges and will stand trial in provincial Court of Justice. An agent for Cole Anthony Scory’s attorney made a formal plea and election on Tuesday, sending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City urges residents to use online method for tax bills should Canada Post strike go through
By Collin Gallant on May 21st, 2025
@@CollinGallant City finance officials are promoting a sign-in service to view and pay property tax bills that will be mailed out Wednesday, just two days before a potential mail strike. Billing managers said Tuesday that timeline will legally mean they are payable, even though a strike would likely hamper delivery. “We’re preparing in advance in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly 400 Enmax electricians look to hold strike vote
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Electricians at Enmax have applied to hold a strike vote at the City of Calgary-owned power company. Almost 400 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254, have been without a contract since the end of 2024. The two sides had been engaged in mediation, according to the latest summary of collective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province increases support payments for victims of gender-based violence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday an $8.5-million investment into its Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, an increase to the budget of $2.3 million. The housing benefit aims to help victims find safe, stable housing while working to rebuild their lives, by helping pay housing expenses that can include rent or utilities, ... Read More »
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