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Buried unknown but never forgotten: B.C. man finds great grandfather’s unmarked grave in Medicine Hat
By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Curt Tugnum will travel to Medicine Hat next month to mark the long-forgotten, now-found grave of his great grandfather, Northwest Mounted Police Const. John Henry Parry, at Hillside Cemetery. It has been a much longer journey for Tugnum, a former 32-year member of the RCMP who like many others became interested in genealogy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Zone moves into standing measles advisory as cases grow out of control
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Due to the ongoing and growing number of measles cases within the South Zone, Alberta Health Services has placed a standing measles exposure advisory on the region. There are a significant number of cases, explained AHS, including several that do not have a known source of infection. This indicates that the number of infectious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion’s day of fun includes its Spring Craft Fair
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
The Redcliff Legion is inviting everyone to come out to enjoy the spring weather Saturday and a day to remember with a Spring Craft Fair and other festivities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, vendors and tables will be in the legion hall for all of your local craft needs and a chance to reconnect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New molecular testing method in Alberta catching vaginal infections quicker
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com New molecular testing could mean earlier diagnosis and treatment for common vaginal infections. Alberta Precision Laboratories, a subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, is now using molecular testing to detect infections such as bacterial vaginosis, candida and trichomoniasis, says APL. “APL recognizes the importance of women’s health and is making investments to advance in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local officers undergo advanced training investigating head trauma; Cadets exposed to pepper spray, tasers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two investigators for the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section recently attended a workshop that focuses on investigating abusive head trauma in infants and children that offered training on types of head injuries as police deal with investigations involving violence toward children. The workshop, held in April in Calgary, is one of several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting variety of Senior Health & Fitness Day activities
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is celebrating Senior Health & Fitness Day with a range of motivational activities to help aging adults support their health goals during the nation’s largest health and wellness event held May 28. Next Wednesday the centre will host several activities to stay active, including line dancing, yoga classes, pickleball ... Read More »
1 responseSmall group rallies for Gaza outside MP’s office
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Demonstrators were outside MP Glen Motz’s office on Thursday morning, calling on their federal representative to advocate for those in Gaza. “It’s an issue that’s weighed on my heart for some time now,” said Medicine Hat resident Sarah Stringer, who had organized the event. The small group stood outside the office with signs calling ... Read More »
1 responseBritish army personnel ink new deals
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Non-commissioned British armed forces personnel will receive a 4.5 per cent pay hike this year, which the British Ministry of Defence says is above inflation, “recognizing their extraordinary professionalism and the sacrifices they make to keep the British people safe.” Senior officers will see a 3.75 per cent increase, it was announced Thursday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City upgrades online construction maps with more info
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Capital Project Map, as well as Road Construction and Closures Map, have been updated for Medicine Hat’s 2025 construction season, keeping residents informed of closures and potential disruptions as they move through the city. The update, says the City of Medicine Hat, enhances the interactive features of the map, making the expanded information ... Read More »
1 responseHat High celebrates school’s rich cultural diversity
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 23rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School celebrated their diversity, representing more than 40 languages and cultures during the school’s annual cultural fair Thursday. The student-organized event allows international students to proudly showcase their roots with the goal to foster a sense of pride and community at the school. Students made displays and were encouraged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major apartment block approval pushes city’s building permit numbers beyond 2024 totals
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews New apartment construction has pushed building permit numbers in 2025 well past last year’s total. The City of Medicine Hat’s planning department states in April’s summary that approval of a 189-unit new apartment block on Dunmore Road has an estimated construction value of $21.8 million. That pushes the cumulative construction values permitted so far ... Read More »
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