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Low real-estate inventory means high prices, low sales
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Sales are dropping, though real estate prices are still rising in Medicine Hat this spring, a situation industry analysts attribute to a lack of inventory on the resale market with relatively few newly built units coming on. The local figures follow a national trend – the Canadian Real Estate Association stated Thursday that sales ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island’s ER will open for the long weekend; back to reduced hours after
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2025
The Bow Island Health Centre’s Emergency Department will have extended hours over the long weekend, thanks to locum coverage. The department will open at 7 a.m. on May 16, and remain open until 7 a.m. on May 20. It will return to the current hours of 7 a.m. Fridays to 7 a.m. Mondays the following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province adds $5.5 million to rural, remote cancer-screening efforts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Roughly half of all Albertans will have cancer at some point in their lifetime. For those people, early detection may make a life-changing difference, and as such, the province is investing $5.5 million in cancer screening. Alberta’s government is extending the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program and is providing grants to four organizations to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind motorists to yield to emergency vehicles and first responders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to do their part in keeping first responders and roadside workers safe, by slowing down and moving over when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights. Wednesday marked National Slow Down and Move Over Day, established to raise awareness about the importance of driving responsibly around emergency crews and ... Read More »
1 responseSouth Alberta School of Ag inches closer to fruition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses from throughout the region, Prairie Rose Public Schools is moving forward with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. At its May 6 meeting, Cypress County council agreed in principle to partner with the project. While the details are still ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Pride Guild hosting another bridge cleanup day on May 17
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is hosting another bridge cleanup to give back to the community on a special day for LGBTQ+ individuals. May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, though often better known by the acronym IDAHOBIT. The date is a global movement to raise awareness ... Read More »
1 responseBlue Cross’ grant program opens 2025 application process
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
The Built Together grant from Blue Cross is now accepting 2025 applications. The grant aims to encourage active living, with $50,000 grants given annually to Alberta healthy living infrastructure projects. One grant is awarded to each of the following regions: Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, a rural community and an Indigenous community. “As a champion ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s Old News: Tigers relaunched in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews With the $2,000 expansion fee in hand and a promise of a new rink, three Hat businessmen were prepared to bring the upstart Western Canada Hockey League to the city in late 1969, reported News city editor Pete Mossey. The News is reprinting notable coverage from our past editions as it prepares to celebrate ... Read More »
1 responseLocal production to tell story of Rags to Riches
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 15th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local volunteer actors are travelling back in time in an original production that follows the story of a poor woman who gains vast wealth through an unlucky inheritance as a local community theatre production is getting ready to showcase “The Guardian of Secrets,” which raises funds to help send kids to summer camp. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local TV station in Lloydminster goes off air for good
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Lloydminster has lost its local television station after 65 years in service. CKSA and CITL went off the air on May 13, owner Stingray Digital announced, citing “deteriorating” business conditions over the last six years. “Despite cost-containment strategies, the expense of producing local television in a market the size of Lloydminster has resulted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for high school introductory trades program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division is accepting 56 students to participate in the Introduction to the Trades Dual Credit Program next school year. The program allows students to receive hands-on experience in several in-demand trades jobs, including heavy equipment technician, plumber, electrician and welder. Students will participate in both online and knowledge-based work that ... Read More »
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