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Local Victim Assistance Unit: 15,000 volunteer hours and two very special pups
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 22nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members sitting on the Medicine Hat Police Commission heard last year that the city’s Victims Assistance Support unit opened more than 1,200 new files and supported more than 1,000 individuals who suffered trauma due to criminal activities, and learned how many hours of work goes into each individual case. The unit ensures victims of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Give Life Alberta’ flag will fly to honour those whose organs save lives
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As a tribute to those in Alberta who have given the gift of life to others, the Give Life Alberta flag will be raised at the University of Alberta Hospital for two weeks every year. The two weeks include National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, which is this week, and Living Donation Week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province boosts film sector with new investment in Budget 2025
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta may not have the rolling Hollywood Hills, but the province has been gaining momentum as an exceptional filming destination within the industry. Last week the UCP said its Budget 2025 will invest $8 million in the Alberta Media Fund to support the province’s creative sectors that generate more than $35 million in spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility commodity rates could see some growth in 2026
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Gas and power commodity rates are hovering around historic lows, but could rise slightly in 2026 as export and other development in Western Canada proceeds, City of Medicine Hat energy officials said last week. A regular commodity update to the committee overseeing the utility division states long-depressed natural gas spot prices sit at $2.11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council’s plan for special meetings add to busy spring
By Collin Gallant on April 22nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council is about to enter a marathon stretch this spring as it tackles a long agenda tonight and plans for four special sittings over the next two months. Among the high-profile items on tonight’s Medicine Hat city council regular meeting are the first presentation on the 2025 property tax rates, an information item ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools thank their many volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next week Catholic schools in Medicine Hat will be extending their gratitude to school volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Throughout the week the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is reminding students to take some time and thank all the volunteers who contribute to schools by helping in classrooms, organizing events, coaching teams, distributing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More measles cases confirmed as Immunization Awareness Week arrives
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Immunization Awareness Week beginning Monday and ongoing cases of measles present in the province, Alberta Health Services issued a statement encouraging residents to get immunized. “With measles cases identified in Alberta, the best protection is to ensure you are up to date with your immunizations,” said AHS. “The MMR-Var vaccine is given as ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal’s Rooke hopes to convince regional voters to seek local change
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 19th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Tom Rooke says voters in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding need a voice in Ottawa to have their concerns heard if the Liberals once again form government following the upcoming general election. “In eastern Alberta here, it is very important that we elect a candidate, hopefully me, that represents the party that I know is ... Read More »
1 responseAdvance voting underway at city polling stations
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Large numbers of Hatters took advantage of early voting as advance polls opened Friday morning in the 45th General Election. General voting takes place Monday, April 28, but any voter in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner electoral district can cast a ballot through the weekend and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at locations. Candidates ... Read More »
1 responseCity to demolish long vacant YMCA jobs centre
By Collin Gallant on April 19th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city will demolish the building it owns at the corner of First Street and Maple Avenue, and may need to leave the river-facing property bare for the foreseeable future to accommodate two abandoned natural gas wells near the former YMCA jobs centre. The municipal land department updated councillors on the property at committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final phase of Sixth Avenue project begins Tuesday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Work along Sixth Avenue SE and Third Street SE will continue Tuesday, as the Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrade Project enters its final phase. The project is expected to complete in late June, weather permitting. Access to businesses will remain open downtown throughout this construction, says the City of Medicine Hat. The 300 block ... Read More »
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