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Councils tweak land plan over club concerns
By Collin Gallant on March 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Language has been softened and strengthened in parts a newly edited version of a Tri-Area Development Plan agreement that several Medicine Hat clubs says perpetuates risk to their facilities. The agreement, between Medicine Hat, Cypress County and Redcliff involves areas long of common boundaries of the three municipalities and lays out general zoning in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta budget to push for stronger anti-invasive protections
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s budget aims to invest $18 million to continue to keep Alberta’s waterways free of invasive species. As it stands, said the province, Alberta is currently free of zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species, but with more reports from provinces and states across the continent coming in, Alberta’s government is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Cross marks International Women’s Day by promoting free interactive web series
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Alberta Blue Cross is highlighting a free interactive series of virtual lectures surrounding women’s health. In partnership with the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society, the Between Us: exploring the mind and body focuses on providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for discussing important women’s health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French fete next weekend
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A local parents group supporting French education in Medicine Hat will hold its annual fundraiser and celebration next weekend at a local high school. Cabane a Sucre, or ‘Sugar Shack,” will features a traditional ham meal at lunch completed with maple syrup treats at Crescent Heights High School on March 15. Live music and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daylight Saving time begins Sunday, check smoke/CO alarms
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, bringing with it the semi-annual reminder from fire departments to replace smoke alarm batteries. Carbon monoxide detectors should also be attended, according to Medicine Hat Fire Services. Most areas in Canada will see local time advance one hour with the exception of some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s transportation plan goes public
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city’s proposed Transportation masterplan will be unveiled at two open houses in the coming week. The plan, which guides city roadway maintenance and developments as well as trial network, was last updated in 2012, and a new draft version from city staff will fold in an new active transportation plan, covering cycling and ... Read More »
1 responseFunding cuts for local mental health service organization force service cuts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Our Collective Journey, a local organization that provides resilience coaching and recovery programs, has reported that operations to help individuals and families in Calgary and other parts of Alberta will cease at the end of March due to funding cuts. The organization, which hosts the annual local Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Industry group misidentified in story on tariffs
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A March 5 article in the News incorrectly identified an industry association which commented on the U.S. tariff issue. The report, titled “Local industry readies for tariff war,” quoted Enserva president Gurpreet Lail. That group, formerly known the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, represents members in the petroleum services industry, not exploration and drilling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fitness, entertainment activities planned at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a series of fitness sessions aimed to improve strength, cardio and mobility, kicking off next week at the Strathcona Centre. The first All Level Fitness class begins Tuesday and will be instructed by Marla Howard, who has more than 40 years experience as a fitness coach. “I ... Read More »
1 responseMHIP hosting afternoon nature walk for the spring equinox
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The official first day of spring is in less than three weeks, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to search for the signs of the season. The Spring Equinox Nature Walk, which will take place in Police Point Park from 2-3 p.m on March 20, will search for “returning migratory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP investigating pair of B&Es, seeking suspects
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks Mounties have asked for public assistance in locating suspects involved in two recent break-and-enter calls. On Wednesday, police responded to a call at a residence on Charlesworth Crescent. Upon arrival officers determined that a suspect was able to gain entry into the residence sometime between the period of March 3 and 5. RCMP ... Read More »
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