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Candidates to replace Shields taking shape ahead of MP’s retirement
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The race to fill the Conservative Party nomination for Bow River riding in the coming federal election includes the Taber police chief, a member of the current MP’s staff and an agricultural producer. Martin Shields announced early last month that he would retire this year after 10 years in federal politics. Few details about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks man arrested after kidnapping and sexual assaulting woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Solomon Weldemichael from Brooks has been charged with both kidnapping and sexual assault after allegedly taking a women and holding her against her will. Police say in the early morning on March 2, a woman was approached by the 39-year-old accused, who offered her a ride home. After repeatedly declining his advances, police say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff secures new ice plant funding with provincial grant
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Rec-Tangle Arena will be able to replace its aging ice plant following the announcement of the $740,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant from the province. Premier Danielle Smith visited the 50 year-old rec centre Tuesday to participate in a cheque presentation with town officials and members of the Redcliff Minor Hockey Association. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police look to raise awareness during Fraud Prevention Month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout March, the Medicine Hat Police Service will share information on how to recognize and prevent common frauds and scams during Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. The month-long crime prevention initiative seeks to educate consumers and community members on the wide range of scams used by fraudsters, and current trends and tactics that are ... Read More »
1 responseBe smart, be prepared: Local industry readies for tariff war
By Collin Gallant on March 5th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Local business officials are stressing knowledge and sound planning as the best ways to weather on-again, off-again tariff threats from the United States, which were imposed Tuesday morning, but may be lowered Wednesday, according to media reports from Washington. Chamber president Steven Pudwell told reporters on Monday night that the Southeast Alberta Chamber of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2025 Rotary Music Festival, March 2, 3 results
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews * 13YRS & UNDER ARE NON-COMPETITIVE SENIOR VOCAL Classical-German Art Song-15yrs & under – Avery Lavigne Classical-German Art Song-16yrs & under – Jeeya Gupta Classical-German Art Song-17yrs & under – Hana Fenwick Classical-Baroque-14yrs & under – Ayla Johnson Classical-Baroque-15yrs & under – Katie Franchetto Classical Period/Romantic-16yrs & under- Mariah McOuat Classical-Renaissance-16yrs & under – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local drug bust has organized crime investigators set to release further details
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Organized crime investigators are planning to release high-level details of a substantial drug bust today after two men accused of narcotics and weapons offences made their first appearance in court on Tuesday, the News has learned. ALERT-Medicine Hat officers have charged two local men following a traffic stop conducted by in Brooks by RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal task force returning to Cypress County for feral cats
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is bringing back the Canadian Animal Task Force next month to continue work bringing the feral cat population under control. The program will run from April 3-6, and target the Hilda and Schuler area of the county, as they have not been visited in previous years of the program. Animals will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County donates $225K toward women’s shelter upgrades
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has donated $225,000 to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s Capital Plan. The cheque presentation took place Tuesday, with the money dedicated to an outdoor courtyard space for the Phoenix Emergency Shelter. The plan was brought to the county’s attention about a year ago, said Reeve Dan Hamilton, and they’re pleased to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-known city educator named recipient of excellence in education award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Robert Dumanowski, principal of École St. John Paul II school and longtime city councillor, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Catholic Education Award. The award recognizes Catholic teachers within the province who have had an impeccable impact on students and helped shape Catholic youth into outstanding citizens. “Robert Dumanowski ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government orders procurement investigation, but it isn’t the public one critics are demanding
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Christopher McPherson issued a statement regarding a third-party investigation into the procurement processes used by the Government of Alberta and AHS. “I have informed Premier Smith that the Honourable Raymond E. Wyant, former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, will lead this investigation,” said McPherson. ... Read More »
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