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City ready to talk to Saamis Solar opposition group again
By Collin Gallant on February 27th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Talks between city energy officials and a local political group organizing opposition to the Saamis Solar Park could be back on the table, both sides tell the News. Earlier this month, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the city’s acquisition of the proposal to erect solar energy arrays on 1,600 acres of barren land north ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Grannies for Africa group seeking sewing donations for upcoming fabric sale
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com For the first time, the Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign, which supports people in sub-Saharan Africa, is seeking donations of fabric, yarn, sewing notions, books and patterns that will be sold at the 10th annual Fabric, Yarn and More sale at the end of March. Since 2008, the community fabric sale by the local Grannies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local union members invited to join group aiming to give workers more power
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2025
Members of unions throughout Medicine Hat are encouraged to reach out and join the Common Front, with a meeting designed to help harness a collective power. “We’re living in what has been described as a ‘Worker Moment,” said the Common Front on the webpage for the Medicine Hat event. “Alberta workers know their wages aren’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising creek level cause temporary closure of two trail sections
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com High water levels caused by the extended warm weather has caused some trouble at various trails throughout the city, resulting in closures. Saratoga Trail between Carry Drive and Spencer Street is closed, as is the Trans-Canada Highway underpass in Kin Coulee Park. Both of these trails are closed until water levels subside, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Eastern Irrigation District has been penalized $365,000 following the death of a diver. The EID pleaded guilty to failing to ensure an intake mechanism was locked out before a dive began, and was sentenced on Feb. 19 in the Brooks Court of Justice. The charges stem from an incident at the Lake Newell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FoM says Alberta’s ‘compassionate care’ plan anything but
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to the Government of Alberta’s release on Monday regarding involuntary addiction treatment centres, Friends of Medicare has said there is “nothing compassionate” about the plan. On Monday, the province announced a $180-million investment over three years for two ‘compassionate care centres’, which will be related to upcoming legislation. The legislation in question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infrastructure minister quits Smith’s cabinet
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing concerns over the province’s procurement practices. An image of the letter detailing the resignation was posted to the Airdrie-Cochrane MLA’s X account on Tuesday. “In recent months, I have voiced concerns regarding the Government of Alberta’s procurement practices across all departments,” said ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-level task force to tackle social disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A ‘Task Force’ including local, provincial and federal government officials, police officers, health-care professionals and representatives from several social support groups will gather around the table in March and attempt to tackle ongoing problems surrounding public safety downtown. On a four-item top priority list approved by city council last October, members of council are ... Read More »
1 responseShow Review: MHMT’s comedy of errors masterfully crafted, executed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Play That Goes Wrong, as presented by Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that even when attempting to play at mediocrity, true talent shines through. The story itself follows an amateur acting troupe throughout a true disaster of their presentation of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” which has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede unveils its summer of ‘Spirit Untamed’
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dust off your boots and start thinking about the summer heat, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede announced its lineup of events, including the Stampede Night Shows and several returning events. Stampede officials unveiled Tuesday this year’s summer fair poster themed “Spirit Untamed,” with an action photo of a cowboy dismounting a horse that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free protection identity services offered to anyone impacted by large-scale school cyber incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Both the Medicine Hat Public School Division and the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education are sharing details on free protection and credit-monitoring services available for a large number of Hatters whose student data in PowerSchool was accessed in a widespread cyberattack in January that impacted hundreds of school divisions across North America. The ... Read More »
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