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Hatters line up throughout day to sign pro-Canadian petition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat residents demonstrated their Canadian pride at the first opportunity to sign an official anti-separation petition. Canvassers had to begin their day an hour earlier than advertised thanks to a large turnout, organizer Betty Aiken told the News on site, opening their tables to interested Hatters at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Since it ... Read More »
2 responsesNocturnal Hatters invited on nature walk with animals that roam at night
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Some animals are out mostly at night, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program invites their late-night human counterparts to learn all about them. “On this walk, we’ll chat about the animals that venture out at night in our area, exploring which ones are truly nocturnal and which are just opportunists,” said park interpreter Rhys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition to stay in Canada hits the Hat today; Former MLA’s effort to obtain 300,000 signatures gets local support
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Today outside city hall, local canvassers will collect signatures for one vital question: Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada? The citizen initiative petition, put forward by former MLA and Alberta cabinet minister Thomas Lukaszuk and held through Elections Alberta, is having signatures collected across the province, with a goal of 300,000 ... Read More »
1 responseWater conditions at Echo Dale could cause swimmer’s itch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025
Hatters with an itch to swim at Echo Dale Regional Park may want to look elsewhere to scratch it. The city announced Wednesday that parks and recreation staff had found the presence of aquatic life that can produce swimmer’s itch in the Echo Dale swim lake and boat lake. They say staff are working to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time candidate says council needs better decision making
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com City council candidate Kelly Allard aims to bring council back on track with co-operation, open information and made-in-Medicine Hat solutions. This is not the first time Allard has run for council, something she was spurred on to from a growing dissatisfaction with how the municipal government has addressed a variety of issues over past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op to host outdoor cinema Friday on 13th
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 14th, 2025
South Country Co-op on 13th Avenue SE will hold an inaugural outdoor cinema on Friday. The outdoor movie showing, previously postponed on Aug. 8 due to rain, will be held in the back parking lot of the 13th Ave. grocery store, and is open to the general public. The showing of Inside Out 2 is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program hosting evening walk on bats
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to tap into one of the most misunderstood members of the animal world, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is planning to explore the wonderful world of bats with residents on the upcoming Dusk Bat Walk. “Do they suck human blood? Do they get tangled in your hair? Are they blind? We will share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minimal impact expected, Alberta Beef Producers says following CCA membership withdrawal
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Beef Producers is looking to the future following the announcement of intent to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association, though producers are being assured they will not see major impacts. The decision was rooted in several factors, says ABP chair Doug Roxburgh, which had been shared with the CCA prior. The organization has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for CFSEA’s next round of grant funding
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025
The latest grant cycle for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is open as of Aug. 6. Charities and non-profit groups across southeastern Alberta are encouraged to apply and potentially receive funding to support community-focused programs and initiatives. Eligible applicants include registered charities, municipalities and school divisions, recognized as qualified donees by the Canada Revenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old News: NAFTA is born
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2025
August 1992 saw North America’s three largest countries come together to sign the North American Free Trade Agreement, which all parties saw as a chance to spur their economies. While the deal didn’t take effect until January 1994, the historic signing in 1992 was a symbol of economic partnership that remained strong until Donald Trump ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special Olympics less than a year away, volunteers needed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 13th, 2025
Medicine Hat is less than a year away from hosting the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. Monday kicked off the countdown for the national games coming to Medicine Hat as the one-year mark as preparations are in full swing for the largest sporting event in the city’s history. The Games, running Aug. 11-15, 2026, will ... Read More »
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