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Local candidates suggest their party best to tackle troubling times, home and away
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Although divided by party lines, local candidates for the three major parties in the upcoming election say change is needed at the federal level to address rising cost of living across the country. Incumbent Glen Motz of the Conservatives held an open house Thursday evening to connect with local voters and answer questions from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud charges tacked on for man already in hot water after drug raid
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A man arrested in a series of drug raids last month faces new fraud charges. Omar Farhat, 50, appeared Thursday in provincial Court of Justice at Medicine Hat to hear the charges and conduct a bail hearing. It is alleged that he obtained and used false identification, committed fraud and theft over $5,000, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College early-learning specialist urges families to get kids outside
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat College early learning and childcare instructor, who was recently recognized with the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association innovation in Teaching Award, is sharing tips to help parents encourage children to spend more time playing outdoors. Jennifer Usher says the warm weather offers kids opportunities to interact with their environment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree planting and dinner event planned at Veiner Centre for Earth Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting an Earth Day-themed dinner event on April 16 to celebrate Mother Nature, and guests will be able to plant a tree in honour of the occasion. “Plant trees, save the Earth and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and fellow community members,” reads a promotional ad. Veiner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: St. Mary’s Irrigation District allocates 12 inches per acre, back to normal after drought worries
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The St. Mary’s Irrigation District has set its initial allocation to members at 12 inches per acre, a return to typical levels after drought worries over the past two years. The level was announced April 2 at the district’s annual general meeting in Lethbridge at one-acre foot, or 1,200 cubic metres per acre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown intersection needs revamp, city says, even though adjacent businesses show concern
By Collin Gallant on April 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City traffic planners are defending a plan to give drivers a clearer path through a busy downtown intersection, while nearby business owners say it will eliminate spots badly needed for parking. The intersection of Third Street and Sixth Avenue SE is “an intersection of concern,” city staff told Thursday’s meeting of the development and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biodiesel company that once planned facility near the Hat faces shareholder challenge
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Cielo Waste Solutions, which shifted plans away from building a biodiesel refinery near Medicine Hat last year before changing course again this month, now faces a challenge from a major shareholder which wants to replace its entire board. That, say Cielo officials, is due to a disagreement about strategic direction, which it argued would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province bolsters firefighter support with $1-million investment
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government says all municipalities, First Nations and Métis settlements in Alberta are eligible to apply for new funding through the Fire Service Training Program Grant. Wednesday the province announced it would be investing an additional $1 million that will be distributed to more than 65 communities to support local firefighter training efforts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students find success at business case competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three Medicine Hat College business and marketing students earned second place at the annual 2025 Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition held in Fort McMurray in March. The annual competition brings together students from post-secondary institutions across the province to tackle a real-world business challenge by developing a strategic solution and presenting their recommendations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police confirm online post on missing officer is false
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An online post that depicts the Medicine Hat Police Service searching for one of its female members is false and a scam that is attempting to spread misinformation as well as gain personal information. The scam post states police are in need of locating 28-year-old Katie Cunningham who went missing, and includes pictures of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Mall owner Primaris sees opportunity in Hudsons Bay departure
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The owner of the Medicine Hat Mall says it is well-prepared for the departure of Hudson Bay stores, which are now being liquidated, and says the huge spaces could follow the set redevelopment pattern it has used for a decade. Primaris Real Estate Income Trust announced this week it has nine lease agreements with ... Read More »
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