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Natural gas rate falls for June, while power remains at 7-cent minimum

By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The cost of natural gas will fall in June for city utility customers, it was announced with new rates on Monday. Hatters will be charged $1.93 for each gigajoule used during the month, down from $2.32 in May. That rate follows the cost of gas purchased for resale by the city in a rolling ... Read More »

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Regina senior killed when motorcycle leaves highway near Hays

By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A motorcyclist from Regina is dead after he left the road and crashed south of Hays, Alta. on Sunday night, the Taber/Vauxhall RCMP detachment has reported. The accident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday evening on Highway 875 south of Range Road 141. The victim is described as a 70-year-old male from Regina. ... Read More »

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Current Stampede royalty assist the two young women who will take over the crowns at the end of July

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 3rd, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With this year’s competitors decided, the next Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Queen and Princess spent some time out in the arena going over the ins and outs of the horsemanship competition. The 2025 competition will have two competitors, 18-year-old Joleigh Wood and 20-year-old Mila Stuut. Wood was present for this year’s Queen Boot ... Read More »

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Tigers season send-off set for Monday night

By Collin Gallant on June 2nd, 2025

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Tigers are back in town after a loss in the Memorial Cup final on Sunday and preparing for a final celebration of the season with fans at Co-op Place tonight. The team arrived in Medicine Hat at about 9 a.m. following an overnight charter flight back from Rimouski, Que. ... Read More »

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Alberta should feel confident, proud about its business, Chamber conference hears

By Collin Gallant on May 31st, 2025

@@CollinGallant Even facing challenges, Alberta and Alberta’s businesses have got a good thing going, delegates to the provincial Chamber of Commerce conference in Medicine Hat were told Friday, and building and promoting it can help businesses through trade troubles. The business group’s provincial annual general meeting and policy conference concludes Saturday at the Medicine Hat ... Read More »

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Water allotment for SMRID members will remain at 12 inches through summer

By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The allocation for St. Mary’s River Irrigation District members is expected to remain at 12 inches for the summer, the board of the major district southwest of Medicine Hat announced Thursday. That figure, equating to one acre-foot, was announced at the group’s annual general meeting in early April. That is 50 per cent higher ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre euchre results for April 2025

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 31st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thursday, April 3 1st – Terry Sawchuck / Cathy Meaney > tie 2nd – Charlotte Eresman 3rd – Stan Schuler / Butch Hiltz 4th – Dale Plotsky 5th – Al Guscott Monday, April 7 1st – Al Guscott 2nd – Dale Plotsky/Al Carruthers / Barry Perrault 3rd – Kathy King 4th – Frankie Harth ... Read More »

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Catholic division presents balanced budget; receives additional grant funding for First Responder Academy

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 31st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education presented trustees a balanced budget for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, with total spending slated at more than $40.9 million, and more than $400,000 left in unrestricted reserves. “We are exceedingly pleased to be able to project a balanced budget for 2025/26,” said secretary treasurer Greg ... Read More »

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Spectrum Festival kicks off with opening ceremony

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 31st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 Spectrum Festival opened in Kin Coulee on Friday, kicking off the 34th year of the free summer celebration. The opening ceremony featured dignitaries MLA Justin Wright and MP Glen Motz, who expressed gratitude to the community of Medicine Hat for continuing to come together to make events like this possible. “This festival ... Read More »

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Interpretive Program invites public out to free River Topography Trot

By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2025

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is calling residents out for a trot along the river in their latest program offering. The River Topography Trot is a guided nature walk, focused on the power of Canada’s fourth longest waterway. Participants will learn about its influence on the landscape and ecosystem, how the South Saskatchewan River has ... Read More »

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Road closures for Sixth Avenue, Third Street work end

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 30th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrade Project nears completion, Sixth Avenue and Third Street SE are once again open to the public. As of Thursday morning, the roads are once again open to traffic. Construction work completed includes top-lift paving and a mid-block crossing on the 500 block of Third Street SE, and ... Read More »

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