August 8th, 2025

Local News

Interpretive Centre hopes to finally host its Sun Art event on Aug. 14

By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2025

After having to cancel previous attempts due to a lack of sunshine, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is hoping third time’s the charm for its Sun Art program. On Aug. 14, MHIP is inviting residents out to this drop-in art program. Participation is available by donation, and interpreters estimate that the craft should only take ... Read More »

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New aeration system installed in Echo Dale boat lake

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Recently city crews have installed a new aeration system in the Echo Dale boat lake to help improve oxygen levels and control temperatures for wildlife living in the lake. Boaters and paddlers may notice six locations around the boat lake that are producing bubbles, and will slowly help improve the water quality in the ... Read More »

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Recent consequences in Alberta make immunization awareness more important than ever, health association urges

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and this year, Canadian Public Health Association is straight to the point with its annual theme. This year’s message, “Don’t let history repeat itself. Protect your future. Get immunized,” directly addresses the very real risks of choosing not to vaccinate. “Not that many decades ago, there was no ... Read More »

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Correction: Solar project aligns with Cancarb’s emission goal

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An article that ran in the July 31 edition of the Medicine Hat News titled “Solar project aligns with Cancab’s emission goal” included some incorrect information. The article states Cancarb’s parent company as Tokia Carbon. The full name of the company is TOKIA Carbon Co. Ltd. The article also states the company is committed ... Read More »

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Province takes aim at ‘red tape’ issues in agriculture

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is looking to help agriculture organizations focus on putting food on tables across the province by eliminating redundant regulations for agricultural marketing boards and commissions. This comes to roughly 28.5 per cent of these regulations, including 20 redundant rules that overlap with existing requirements, the province claims. “Alberta is the best place ... Read More »

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Leinweber Park receives spruce-up with numerous new trees

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A mixture of more than 100 new Elm, Maple, Linden, Oak, Pine and Larch trees have been recently planted in Leinweber Park after the city needed to remove some trees last year due to prolonged drought conditions. City crews have planted a total of 106 new saplings throughout the park as a targeted restoration ... Read More »

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Police continue search for individuals involved in Stampede fight

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday, the Medicine Hat Police Service re-released information on a physical altercation that occurred during the final evening of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, and are seeking witnesses or motorists with dash cam footage to come forward. Police on scene were called to the North gate gravel parking lot area shortly after ... Read More »

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Dunmore Equestrian hosting inaugural All Breed Horse Show

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This weekend 28 horses are entered to compete in the Dunmore Equestrian Centre’s inaugural All Breed Horse Show that will offer free weekend entertainment for all equine enthusiasts. The show kicks off Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and organizers say it will be structured similarly to the Medicine Hat All Breed Horse Show. “We ... Read More »

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Bow Island Health Centre closing for this weekend due to staff shortage

By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2025

The Bow Island Health Centre emergency department will be closed this weekend, due to continued lack of staff. This is part of an ongoing clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure regular and consistent coverage, which for this coming weekend means they will be closed for the remainder of the week. Acute care admissions ... Read More »

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Police seeking information in Stampede brawl

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking information from the public following a physical altercation that occurred on the grounds during the final evening of the 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Police on scene were called to the North gate gravel parking lot area shortly after 11:20 p.m. last Saturday after they received ... Read More »

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Free festival will celebrate future of old flour mill

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 31st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The historic Ogilvie Flour Mill is getting a brand new lease on life, and one of the first steps is coming in the form of a new free summer festival. Casey Van Maarion, owner of the Mill and 12Twenty2 Ltd, bought the property roughly a year ago, and sees a lot of potential in ... Read More »

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