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RCMP seek information regarding Clayton Martens’ death
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff RCMP is reaching out to the public seeking any information surrounding the death of 38-year-old Clayton Martens, who was originally reported missing Jan. 18. On April 11 RCMP received a report of found human remains in a remote location in Cypress County. The remains were transported to the Calgary officer of the Chief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officer in Swift cleared of wrongdoing after woman dies in hospital shortly after peaceful arrest
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Mountie in Swift Current has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a resident of that town died in hospital shortly after being arrested last year. A report released last week by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team states that on May 5, 2024 family members requested a welfare check for the 55-year-old female ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheers to 50 years, Veiner Centre celebrates with its own brew
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In celebration of providing services and support for aging adults in Medicine Hat for 50 years, the Medicine Hat Brewing Company has collaborated with the Unison at Veiner Centre to brew its very own brand of beer. The Veiner craft beer, called Vintage 75, is now available at the Bistro. A portion of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter with Canada-wide driving prohibition arrested
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
A 26-year-old Medicine Hat man is facing several charges after he was taken into custody earlier this week for attempting to evade police. On Sunday, a service patrol member spotted a vehicle on College Drive and 13th Avenue SE with a driver who was suspended on a Canada-wide licence prohibition. When the officer attempted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose to add two Calgary schools to division
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools will be branching out into Calgary after a finalized draft agreement to operate two unnamed schools within that city. PRPS was approached in March by Alberta Education, said superintendent Reagan Weeks during the May 13 public school board meeting, to see if they would consider operating the two schools. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hatter earns spot in Carney’s cabinet
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A junior member of the new federal cabinet has ties to Medicine Hat. Eleanor Olszewski is the new minister of emergency preparedness and responsible western economic development after a swearing-in ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday. The recently elected MP for Edmonton-Centre grew up in Medicine Hat’s Kensington neighbourhood and attended Monsignor McCoy High School ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy intersection needs unplanned gas line repair, disruptions expected
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2025
The intersection of Spencer Street and Dunmore Road at the bottom of Dunmore Hill will be disrupted today due to the unplanned repair of gas infrastructure located within the intersection. The city announced Tuesday the intersection will remain open while repairs are made, but says there will be traffic restrictions as a result. Those restrictions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daily measles case tracker for southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2025
An additional case of measles has been found in southern Alberta and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Those who present with measles symptoms are asked to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider. Individuals who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says post-secondary workers ‘insulted’ by low-ball offer, likely to take next steps
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, cuts to public funding have led to significant staff reductions at Red Deer Polytechnic, the South Alberta Institute of Technology and Olds College. The union said Monday that provincial universities, colleges and other post-secondary institutions are being “gutted” by deep cuts to funding and services. “Students ... Read More »
1 responseNature walk planned for May 24 at Red Rock Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to experience the natural beauty of Red Rock Coulee. “The Red Rock Coulee Natural Area is an historic and modern-day wonder. Join an interpreter as we discuss the unique creatures and features of this natural area over time,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. “We will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City won’t benefit from TIER freeze until 2027
By Collin Gallant on May 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The industrial price on carbon emissions – one of the key considerations in ongoing city power division planning – could now be the subject of talks between the province and Ottawa Premier Danielle Smith announced Monday that Alberta will freeze the levy, known as TIER, at current levels as she hopes to open new ... Read More »
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