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New outdoor aquatics facility proposed for south side
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 20th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Although the city isn’t looking to resurrect the popular Riverside Waterslides, it is considering constructing a brand new outdoor pool, potentially with an outdoor waterslide, behind Hillcrest Church. City councillors approved a motion Monday evening that will now allow the city to initiate a public engagement process with the community to gauge interest for ... Read More »
1 responseInvestment strategy for county starts with detailing strengths and weaknesses
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 20th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After months of study and engagement, Cypress County has received some direction on its next economic moves. The county received funding at the beginning of the year to pursue an investment attraction strategy, for which it partnered with Deloitte, which then presented its report back to council Tuesday. The presented 10-year strategy identified a ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil to seek clarity on ministerial order deadline
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 20th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As the Oct. 20 municipal election looms, Medicine Hat’s city councillors remain unsure if they have to fulfil two Alberta Ministerial Orders directed at a July 21 meeting after they were presented a municipal report that led to findings of irregular, improper and improvident governance. The given deadline for complying with the orders is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lifelong Hatter says affordability, industry attraction keys to his first-time campaign for city council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 20th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Ron Fode is hoping to keep Medicine Hat smiling with a clear, optimistic platform for his campaign. Fode has lived in the city all his life and has been in a variety of positions, from self-employment at his own small business to various union jobs. Now retired, he’s looking to stay busy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of parks and rec projects underway this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two city parks and recreation projects are nearing completion while two more are set to get underway. The city says the rehabilitation project on the Southwest Hill is slated to wrap up by the end of the month and includes a new basketball court and tennis court, as well as lightning upgrades. The East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful sees affordable housing as multi-faceted solve
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com From therapy dog visits to being a local Santa Claus, Donald B. Knudsen is deeply involved in the community. And now, he wants to add a term on council to the list. This is not the first time Knudsen has been involved in municipal politics, as he was once deputy mayor in Golden Prairie, ... Read More »
1 responseCollege Avenue roadwork underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A section of College Avenue will temporarily close to alternating lanes as city crews are busy resurfacing roadways throughout the week. Work on a section of road between College Avenue and College Drive will be ongoing until Thursday as the roads receive annual resurfacing. The work will affect College Avenue between College Drive and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Even without its car show, Dunmore Days draws solid crowd
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Sunrise Park in Dunmore was filled with visitors from the town and beyond on Saturday for another successful Dunmore Days. Organizers estimate more than 100 people were out bright and early for the free pancake breakfast, moving on to enjoy the various activities all throughout the day thereafter, said Dunmore Community Association director Jenna ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil awards mayor small portion of legal costs
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 19th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mayor Linnsie Clark will receive only a small portion of legal costs accrued by challenging council sanctions, after members voted Monday on three separate motions. To the displeasure of a handful of members of the public sitting in the gallery, city councillors voted to reimburse Clark for only $5,841.94 of the total $76,017.62 request ... Read More »
1 responseYoung woman missing since Thursday, last seen in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are seeking the whereabouts of 20-year-old Fatima Ahmed, who was last seen in Brooks this past Thursday. Fatima is black with brown hair, 5 feet tall and approximately 105 pounds. RCMP is asking anyone with information on Ahmed’s whereabouts to contact Brooks RCMP detachment at 403-641-3684. Online notification system RCMP in Brooks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miss and Sweetheart crowned by Dunmore Equestrian Society
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Centre welcomed its new royalty this weekend, and the young duo is looking forward to a reign to remember. Taking over from Dunmore Equestrian Miss Emma Baedke and Sweetheart Meadow Van Maarion, the 2025 winners were crowned on Saturday morning at the outdoor arena. 2025 Dunmore Equestrian Miss Lyla Isberg and ... Read More »
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