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South Country Co-op teaming up for mental health support with annual paper heart campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com South Country Co-op has joined forces with four sister organizations to put work into improving the mental wellness of the communities they serve. Communities in Mind, in support of the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta, is a “movement towards impacting positive change and bringing much needed mental health support to those who need it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility prices remain low even during extreme cold
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Even current cold weather is not helping boost power and natural prices in Alberta, City of Medicine Hat utility officials told a committee meeting this month. Despite frigid temperatures to start February, the year-to-date price on the Alberta grid is an average of $30.53 per megawatt – about one-tenth what it was in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter funding ask could push $3M
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A request for City Hall to contribute cash toward redeveloping the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter could be worth $2.85 million, a council committee heard Monday. It will be the first such request from a community group to be considered under a newly development protocol that could award up to one-third of the capital costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red carpet rolls outs for annual Night to Shine Valentine’s Day prom for special needs individuals
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 11th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Under the spotlight and surrounded by hundreds of cheering fans, members of the city’s special needs community attended a lavish affair last Friday evening that included a red-carpet introduction, limo ride and dance. More than 80 VIPs were invited to attend the third annual Night to Shine prom-style event that is organized by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better than normal snow helping to ease soil moisture concerns
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Above average snowfall and snow pack in southeast Alberta this winter has improved soil moisture outlook, according to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Forecasters warn however, that since late mid-winter is typically among the driest months of the year, the boost from slightly above normal precipitation is relative. Longer term, large portions of Cypress County, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival will sell scheduled rides for the late May event
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival announced Monday the sale for balloon rides over the skies of Medicine Hat for the 2025 festival that is planned to run from May 22-25. According to the event’s social media platforms, hot-air balloon rides will become available for purchase starting in late April to early May. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court denies part owners of casino’s bid to keep their stake out of receivership sale
By Collin Gallant on February 11th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A judge has ruled against a request by part owners of the Copper Coulee Casino to keep their partner’s 50 per cent stake out of a receivership sale this spring. Mayfield Investments owns the Medicine Hat Lodge and half the shares in the casino, which is its tenant, but Mayfield is restructuring as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parent and child struck by vehicle in Brooks, police report no injuries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday morning shortly after 8 a.m., Brooks RCMP received a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Police say a parent and their child attempted to cross the road by stepping out between two parked vehicles, preventing the driver from making a full stop, however the driver was able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire services seeking historical items to display during 125th anniversary open houses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services ramps up celebrations for its 125th Anniversary of service this year, it’s reaching out to members of the public who may be in possession of historical fire and emergency service items. The service is hoping to display vintage items that have “stories to tell” for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Marble first to sell power back to city
By Collin Gallant on February 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The first agreement under new rules allowing local businesses to sell power back into the City of Medicine Hat system may be nearing completion, the News has learned. Big Marble Greenhouses has applied to provincial regulators to allow it to provide excess electricity from its growing facility near Highway 3 to the City of ... Read More »
1 responseInvestigation now, transparency moving forward: FoM demands answers following allegations
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friends of Medicare is calling for a full investigation by the RCMP into the allegations made in regards to AHS’s contracts and procurement processes. Chris Galloway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, questioned why former CEO of Alberta Health Services Athana Mentzelopoulos was terminated only one year into a four-year contract. “They said it ... Read More »
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