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Province ramping up mandatory boat inspections to further protect against invasive mussels
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As boating season begins in Alberta, the provincial government is warning boat owners to expect to be inspected for invasive species. Currently, the province remains 100 per cent free of zebra mussels and quagga mussels, but with reports increasing across the United States and Canada, the province is wary of the possibility of these ... Read More »
1 responseTwo city spray parks now open
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city has opened two of its four spray parks for kids and families looking to cool down over the long weekend. Both the Strathcona Island Park and Kiwanis Central Park spray parks opened for the season on Friday with normal operation hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Next Friday, May 23, the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal manufacturers want to expand but also see more industrial development
By Collin Gallant on May 17th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Most manufacturers in the Medicine Hat area are planning to expand their operations, according to a new survey, but they place attracting new large industrial plants to create spinoffs at the top of their wish list for the local economy. Medicine Hat Economic Development released its report on the current state of manufacturing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Week to honour paramedics will kick off with showcase event at Medicine Hat Mall on Sunday afternoon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com National Paramedic Services Week kicks off Sunday, and residents are encouraged to take a moment to thank those who will be there when they’re needed most. The week’s national theme this year is We Care. For Everyone. “Paramedics play an integral role in serving the public. This week is about taking time to celebrate ... Read More »
1 responseReservoirs in better shape this spring despite low river level
By Collin Gallant on May 17th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The river is low, but reservoirs that fill it all summer long are in better shape than last spring when a series of water-sharing agreements and conservation measures were enacted to ensure supply across the basin. Currently for the South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat, levels have remained at or below its normal bottom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters remind campers of safe fire pit use heading into long weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Victoria Day Weekend is a popular time to kick off the summer camping season in Alberta and local firefighters are reminding campers to keep their fire safe while enjoying the outdoors. Over weekend firefighters are reminding campers to follow guidelines that include only burning clean, dry wood inside a pit and make sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School raises more than $10,000 for Make-A-Wish
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 16th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com K-9 students at Medicine Hat Christian School raised more than $10,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during a “Walk for Wishes” fundraising event Thursday afternoon. The walk marks the second year of a growing partnership between the school and the Make-A-Wish Foundation after a successful inaugural walk raised more than $8,000 and, more importantly, resonated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS reminds public to be safe with water, food as outdoor season ramps up
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2025
As the weather for outdoor activities improves, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to be safe this year with their food and water. Water from natural sources, such as lakes, rivers or streams, should never be assumed safe to drink. This water can contain bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can make any individual sick, especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC among those with Mitacs Internship deals sharing in new provincial funding
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2025
In an effort to better prepare Alberta’s youth for the workforce, the province is investing $15 million over three years in the Mitacs Internship Program. The Mitacs Internship Program helps drive research commercialization in Alberta and complements other government-funded work-integrated learning programs and provides hands-on learning experiences for post-secondary students and recent graduates in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next step for MCC is meeting in front of public
By Collin Gallant on May 16th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Councillors were briefed behind closed doors Thursday on work to create an arm’s length management board to run the city’s utility interests ahead of the issue moving to an open meeting, potentially next week. Creating a “municipally controlled corporation” to oversee the city-owned power plant without direct council control was suggested as an option ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Teachers Association hosting annual meet in Edmonton this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Over the Victoria Day long weekend more than 400 teacher delegates will gather in Edmonton to participate in the 108th Alberta Teachers’ Association Representative Assembly. The annual event allows delegates from all local chapters to meet, debate and establish policy, approve the annual budget and set membership fees. Of note, delegates will be debating ... Read More »
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