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Tickets for Fire Services Gala celebrating 125 anniversary now on sale
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tickets are now on sale to the public for the large-scale Firefighter’s Gala that will commemorate the historic milestone of 125 years of active service to the community. The evening celebration will include a formal dinner, silent auction, live entertainment and dancing and will take place at Co-op Place. Duelling pianists Jared Brake, Tyler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young volunteers recognized at Kiwanis One Day luncheon
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 14th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Young members of three local service groups were recognized for their volunteer efforts around the community with a free lunch and recognition event held by the Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club on Tuesday over the noon hour. Volunteers representing the Kiwanis K-Kids, Key Club and Medicine Hat Cadets were invited to attend the free lunch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild Horse border starting summer hours on Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Summer hours of operation at the Wild Horse border crossing will come into effect on May 15, meaning the Port of Entry south of Medicine Hat will be open four hours later each evening. Travellers will be process until 9 p.m. until Sept. 30. That is opposed to winter hours which sees the board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province is putting together a made-in-Alberta solution to help combat gender-based violence. To this end, they have created a 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence, a “bold, provincewide plan that addresses all forms of gender-based violence,” says the province. This strategy contains both short- and long-term actions to both strengthen current efforts and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finalized voting results released for MH-Cardston-Warner
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Finalized results for the 45th Federal Election have been released by Elections Canada. Voters in the Medicine Hat-Carston-Warner constituency re-elected Conservative candidate Glen Motz with 41,518 votes, or 76.7 per cent of the ballots cast. Tom Rooke, Liberal, placed second with 9,554 votes (17.1 per cent), followed by Jocelyn Johnson, New Democrat, at 2,588 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP seek information regarding Clayton Martens’ death
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff RCMP is reaching out to the public seeking any information surrounding the death of 38-year-old Clayton Martens, who was originally reported missing Jan. 18. On April 11 RCMP received a report of found human remains in a remote location in Cypress County. The remains were transported to the Calgary officer of the Chief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven Persons gets chance to show off community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday saw a pair of festivities in Seven Persons, showcasing people and possibilities from the region. Cars both from everyday travel and for display were visible from Highway 3, lining the streets as residents gathered for a celebration of the greater community. The event surrounded Premium Sausage’s 35th anniversary sale, and the people of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daily measles case tracker for southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2025
An additional case of measles has been found in southern Alberta and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Those who present with measles symptoms are asked to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider. Individuals who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says post-secondary workers ‘insulted’ by low-ball offer, likely to take next steps
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, cuts to public funding have led to significant staff reductions at Red Deer Polytechnic, the South Alberta Institute of Technology and Olds College. The union said Monday that provincial universities, colleges and other post-secondary institutions are being “gutted” by deep cuts to funding and services. “Students ... Read More »
1 responseNature walk planned for May 24 at Red Rock Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to experience the natural beauty of Red Rock Coulee. “The Red Rock Coulee Natural Area is an historic and modern-day wonder. Join an interpreter as we discuss the unique creatures and features of this natural area over time,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. “We will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City won’t benefit from TIER freeze until 2027
By Collin Gallant on May 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The industrial price on carbon emissions – one of the key considerations in ongoing city power division planning – could now be the subject of talks between the province and Ottawa Premier Danielle Smith announced Monday that Alberta will freeze the levy, known as TIER, at current levels as she hopes to open new ... Read More »
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