By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A man and woman, both 36 years old, from Edmonton have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences following a traffic stop by Medicine Hat police last Thursday. At approximately 3:30 p.m. a patrol section member witnessed the driver of a vehicle drop an article of drug paraphernalia out of their window, leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2025
Returning by popular demand, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is bringing back the Pokemon Go Walk, set for June 21. The walk will take place at Echo Dale Park, starting at 2 p.m., meeting at the first parking lot at the top of the hill. “As always please remember to dress for the weather and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By BRENDAN MILLER on June 10th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education will now be able to purchase a 360-degree simulator, tactical training areas, drones and forensics identification equipment for its new First Responder Academy after securing more than $675,000 in government grants. The academy is set to launch in September at Monsignor McCoy High School, and is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Part of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s work to help foster the region’s next generation of givers, they are pleased to announce that this year’s Youth in Philanthropy program was a success. A total of $21,300 was distributed to local charities through its Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program this spring, engaging 11 student ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Beginning Friday, Medicine Hat College campuses will be impacted by the IT service’s annual shutdown of all computers, networking equipment and servers that will become offline throughout the weekend. In Medicine Hat the campus power will be shut off beginning at 4:30 p.m. June 13 and will remain off until the following Monday morning ... Read More »
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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Graduating Medicine Hat High student Fatema Riaz turned heads over the weekend during the 2025 Canada Wide Science Fair after presenting her research on how to possibly treat bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics, known as superbugs. The Grade 12 student’s project won a Senior Gold Medal, meaning it is considered one ... Read More »
1 responseBy ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to provide emergency services which county residents can rely on now and into the future, the Box Springs Fire Station will be moving to a new home. Through the $1.55-million acquisition of land near the Trans-Canada Highway west of Redcliff, the station will be located at 13302 Range Road 65, alongside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A wanted man and woman from Edmonton were arrested and charged with dealing drugs in Medicine Hat on Thursday afternoon, local police reported. The arrests happened after a member for the Medicine Hat Police Service said they observed drug paraphernalia tossed from a vehicle at the 600 Block of Kingsway Avenue at about 3:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Collin Gallant on June 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant How would a city energy corporation improve profits, maintain franchise area or be held responsible and responsive to the public when operating a publicly owned power company? Those were some of the questions Hatters had Friday during a Q&A session with city electricity officials at city hall. Staffers and some elected officials say a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Next weekend marks the Ridin’ For Kids Foundations’ annual charity bike run, inviting all those with motorcycles to take a ride throughout southeastern Alberta to support a sick child and her family. This year’s ride will support nine-year-old Myah Litowsky, who has been diagnosed with multiple rare autoimmune diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, ... Read More »
1 responseBy ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com June is National Indigenous Heritage Month, and as such, the City of Medicine Hat is pleased to invite the public to attend a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration event at City Hall on June 20. At City Hall plaza near the clock tower from 1 to 3 p.m, or within Helen Beny Gibson Lounge ... Read More »
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