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Interpretive Program cooling off with Ice Age in July nature walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has the perfect offering for those eyeing the coming summer forecast with dread, thanks to their Ice Age in July nature walk. The walk past the glacier-carved coulees will give those attending the chance to learn about the last Ice Age, when ice sheets covered 97% of Canada. “Learn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County’s Farm Family of the Year knows the meaning of reaping what they sow
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County’s Farm family of the year for 2025 believes it isn’t over until the yield is in the bin, but they can already count the award as something to take home this summer. Devin McNeill and his wife Danielle started farming in 2008, purchasing their family farm in 2016. Their grain operation hosts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP catch and charge two excessive speeders Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thursday evening a Brooks city peace officer attempted to pull over a known suspended motorcycle rider around 10:30 p.m., who then fled from the officer on Silver Sage Road at the speed of 150 km/h. A short while later the officer located the male rider at his residence in Brooks and charged them with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions Club fundraising barbecue Sunday at Golden Sheaf
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Community View Lions Club’s second summer barbecue fundraiser of the season is set for Sunday at Golden Sheaf Park in Cypress County (Rattlesnake Reservoir). Along with the barbecue from noon to 6 p.m., a treasure hunt for rubber ducks hidden in the area is open to children and provides a free hot dog ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County bans fireworks due to risk before Canada Day weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Friday, Cypress County officials re-enacted a fire ban due to the dry and hazardous conditions that have worsened significantly over the past four days. The county also says the ban is in effect due to resource management. The fire ban, which went into effect at noon Friday, restricts the use of fireworks within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP remind motorists to stay sober over extended long weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Alberta are reminding motorists about the dangers of driving while impaired due to drugs or alcohol over the long weekend leading up to Canada Day, as well as the country’s birthday which lands on a Tuesday this year. Police say planning ahead and making sure you have a safe ride home will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public School Division shares student’s dual-credit journey
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Friday the Medicine Hat Public School Division shared the story of animal lover and student Saydee, who recently completed her first year of Veterinary Technicians dual-credit course at Olds College, located north of Calgary, and has aspirations of becoming a veterinarian and possibly opening her own clinic. According to a story posted online, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local school divisions, Leth Poly team up to offer trades-based programming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This September a new collegiate will be founded that will offer students the opportunity to participate in three-year trades-based education programs with four key sectors. The Medicine Hat Public School Division and Grasslands Public School Division have collaborated with Lethbridge Polytechnic to develop the new Prairie Sky Collegiate, designed to help students learn real ... Read More »
1 responseRent spikes create ‘dire’ situation for many
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 28th, 2025
@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat single mother says she’s being squeezed out of a the local rental market and may have to move into a trailer this summer in hopes that something suitable and affordable comes available this fall. That’s as officials at Medicine Hat Community Housing say a waitlist for the affordable units it operates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal property tax bills due by end of work day Monday
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The deadline to have 2025 municipal property tax bills paid is the end of business at city hall on Monday, June 30, with similar requirements in Cypress County and Redcliff. That is the typical day each year that tax amounts are due, though the date falling on a weekend has moved the deadline in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rains have helped growing conditions in Alberta, which remain below average
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Widespread rain in Alberta improved growing conditions across the province this week, including in the south, though crop and pasture conditions remain below long-term averages, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report. Agriculture Alberta states that 55 per cent of major crops are rated good to excellent in the Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Strathmore and ... Read More »
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