February 28th, 2025

Local News

Business Briefs: City will renovate, restore Saamis Tepee in five-month project next year

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 9th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Saamis Tepee will go dark next summer as major renovation work is scheduled between April and October, the city of Medicine Hat announced Friday. In spring of 2024 work will begin to repaint the entire 215-foot-tall structure, including masts, while the current red and blue “zig zag” portion will be matched to the ... Read More »

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Prairie Rose moves forward despite lingering pandemic effects

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Assistant superintendent for Prairie Rose Public Schools Boyd Craven presented the 2022-23 Annual Education Results Report to the board of trustees at the last meeting. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be evident and PRPS is continuing to work with schools to close learning gaps for students. Adding additional literacy resources and ... Read More »

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City Notebook: Is a stint at premier and two failed retries enough for Notley as leader?

By COLLIN GALLANT on December 9th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Was it really nine years ago that this column detailed the growing excitement inside the Alberta New Democratic party for new leader Rachel Notley? In Nov. 2014, most eyes were on new PC party leader Jim Prentice. He was set to enter the Alberta Legislature as premier, when about three dozen NDPers gathered at ... Read More »

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Documentary film puts spotlight on importance of community connections

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Great Disconnect, a documentary film exploring the importance of community connections in what is being called the age of isolation, sparked conversations closer to home following a screening at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Thursday. Shantel Ottenbreit, who works with the City of Medicine Hat development department, is also part of the ... Read More »

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MHPS warn drivers that Holiday Season is also check stop season

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 9th, 2023

The Medicine Hat Police Service is once again reminding drivers to plan ahead to ensure a safe ride home this Holiday Season. Some of the check stops will be advertised, including one held this weekend and one on Dec. 15, while others will not. Check stops will be conducted at various times through the day. ... Read More »

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MHPSD education report shows improvement in several areas

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division’s annual education results report was approved by the board of trustees at their latest meeting following an overview by director of student programming Cody Edwards. The report begins with the Spring 2023 Education Plan with goals for optimal learning, thinking and acting inclusively, wellness, and truth and reconciliation. ... Read More »

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Pair arrested, charged over stolen property

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2023

The Medicine Hat Police Service made two arrests Thursday in connection to stolen property. A Medicine Hat mana and woman have been charged with several offences after an investigation from Medicine Hat’s ALERT regional property crime unit. Police say the investigation began in early November, and on Nov. 21 and 22, with help from MHPS, ... Read More »

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Live wrestling tour to make February stop in Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2023

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews Action in the ring is back as the Canadian Wrestling Elite organization is getting set to tour central Canada, with one stop in Medicine Hat. The CWE’s 15th anniversary tour will bring back the return of live wrestling events to Western Canada since the beginning of the pandemic. The 12-event tour will span over ... Read More »

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MH Concert Band’s popular annual Christmas concert set for Dec. 16

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band is holding its annual Christmas concert, On a Cold Winter’s Night, at the Esplanade on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Both bands, the Andante Band conducted by Mark Ward and the Allegro Band conducted by Curtis Perrin, will be performing individually and together. “We play separately, each group plays ... Read More »

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Onsite signage for zoning, development a go

By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A move to place billboards advertising development permits or land-use changes at a site is now underway and being fine-tuned, city officials said Thursday, and could be expanded to include major or disruptive road projects. The idea – posting large signs on site outlining a project and potential avenues to find more information, provide ... Read More »

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Utility group forms to continue to pressure City Hall

By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group that pressured City Hall to re-examine power rates last summer will formalize into an association to press for reform on other fees and eventually city spending as it affects taxes. The “Medicine Hat Utility Ratepayers Association” says it plans to stage another meeting in January to engage and gather members for what ... Read More »

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