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Revamped solar proposal near Hays is approved
By Medicine Hat News on April 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A redrawn proposal for a major solar farm near Hays, Alta. has been approved by Alberta regulators after the Texas-based applicant removed portions of native grassland from the plans. Proteus Solar’s “Alberta 1, 2, and 3” solar farm proposals were delayed by a provincial moratorium on new renewable approvals in 2023, then the two ... Read More »
1 responseCity-wide Good Friday service moves to Co-op Place
By Medicine Hat News on April 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews For several decades a unified Good Friday service has been staged in Medicine Hat, but this year the city-wide evangelical observance will move to the city’s largest stage. Co-op Place will host the event on Friday morning, with the Medicine Hat Evangelical Association stating the change should make the event more accessible and add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeding complete for Food Grains Bank crop, with twice as many acres planted as years past
By Medicine Hat News on April 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The crop is in the ground for the 26th annual effort of the local Canadian Food Grains Bank. Organizers for the Medicine Hat chapter inform the News that seeding 130 acres in south Medicine Hat began Tuesday afternoon. Parker Weiss, of Hatview Dairy, volunteered to plant the crop of spring wheat, which will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facility closures, transit schedule and events
By Medicine Hat News on April 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Most city facilities will be closed on Friday for the Good Friday statutory holiday but resume typical weekend hours on Saturday. That day the Big Marble Go Centre will offer an underwater egg hunt. There will be no Medicine Hat transit service on Friday, but the weekend schedules resume Saturday and full service on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Silent Jingle’ created to honour the names of MMIW+2S across Canada, U.S.
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two-Spirit individuals across Canada and the U.S., a recent graduate is seeking to create a tribute to remember the names of those lost. “Growing up connected to my culture, I’ve always been inspired by the strength of our people,” said Lox MacMillan-Metatawabin, a member of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oyen’s emergency room closing tonight until Tuesday morning
By Medicine Hat News on April 17th, 2025
The Oyen Big Country Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed starting this evening. Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the emergency department will be closed beginning at 5 p.m, to open again Tuesday at 8 a.m. to provide 24-hour service. Nursing staff will remain on site to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman arrested after allegedly threatening roommate with knife
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 54-year-old Medicine Hat woman has been arrested and charged after police responded to a disturbance between roommates at a residence on the 2600 block of 21st Avenue SE on Saturday. Upon arrival police say officers discovered windows of the home had been smashed, allegedly by the suspect while assaulting her male roommate and ... Read More »
1 responseMajor irrigation plan for south Saskatchewan going for environmental assessment
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to irrigate 100,000 acres of farmland west of Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan is heading to a provincial environmental assessment. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency said Monday the initial portion of a larger plan to rehabilitate and extend canals in the region will undergo the review. The assessment move would examine water quality ... Read More »
1 responseProvince introduces its forced treatment bill
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government has tabled legislation that would allow for a treatment order to be requested on the behalf of those facing severe addiction issues. The legislation was introduced Tuesday, a continuation in the spirit of the Alberta Recovery Model, which “focuses on services and investments to lead people down a path of healing,” ... Read More »
1 responseLocal housing starts up a bit over 2024’s big slump
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Housing starts beat the last year’s pace in the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the City of Medicine Hat’s planning department, though 2024 marked a continued slump in the local homebuilding market. Six new single-family homes were permitted up to March 31, representing an estimated total budget of ... Read More »
1 responseMotz seeks fourth decisive election win
By Collin Gallant on April 16th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s Conservative Party candidate says he’s motivated to solve Canada’s problems during another term in office. Glen Motz has held the seat of Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner for almost nine years, and is now in his fourth election campaign. “Our country is not what it was, not when I grew up,” Motz told the News ... Read More »
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