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Best of the best will square off in music festival’s Rose Bowl
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday evening will see the 2025 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival’s Rose Bowl, in which the best of the best from each category will compete and show off their musical prowess. “The best performer from each discipline will compete against the other performers, and they have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport plan could see more road narrowing
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Changes to narrow lanes and add trailway on Division Avenue last year may soon be coming to two other main city routes, according to a new version of the city’s Transportation Masterplan. Open houses this week unveiled proposed changes of the document to the general public – it envisions upgrades and sets policy direction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP children’s nature walk to teach about animal homes
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The latest in the Discovery Tree series of children’s programs from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program, offers to teach the smallest nature explorers about animals that live in the Archaeological Park. “Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we explore the wonderful world of animal homes! Where do the deer live? Can we see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local education workers reject MHPSD offer
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Educational workers in Medicine Hat have soundly rejected a contract proposal after the public school board requested a “last offer” process to have it put it to a vote. Educational assistants, clerical and custodial staff at Medicine Hat Public School Division voted this week in an Alberta Labour Board process, called for after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in grandparent scam likely going to trial this spring
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Calgary man accused of being part of a “grandparent scam” that targeted seniors in Medicine Hat could go to trial this spring. Rahul Dudhra, 25, was charged in October with fraud over $5,000, theft of $5,000 and extortion as local police said that with the help of ALERT unit investigators they had arrested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Composition nothing new for pair at Rotary festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The composition class during the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival has had the same two competitors for several years, and like each year before, they were thrilled to show off their latest creations. Sixteen-year-old Aidyn Martens and 18-year-old Anders Currah have each been creating their own original pieces for as long as they can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge City council votes no on new election laws
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 12th, 2025
Lethbridge city council on Tuesday sent a strong message to the provincial government that it doesn’t support the ban on electronic ballot counting devices in October’s municipal election. Lethbridge council unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Rajko Dodic asking the provincial government to let the City of Lethbridge tabulate votes in October’s ... Read More »
2 responsesNew arson charge laid on previously charged Medicine Hat man
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who was just sentenced on arson charges is facing new allegations he lit a dangerous fire a few days after his release. Aiden Matthew Duchscherer, 39, appeared in Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on Tuesday for a first appearance on charges of arson damaging property, disobeying a court order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lonely ballot in local riding
By Collin Gallant on March 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP is calling for an election, but at this point, Glen Motz is only one of two names that could appear on local ballot – a number that doesn’t yet include a Liberal or New Democrat choice. Canada must have a federal election by Oct. 20, according to a fixed election law, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New build permits slow in February, still on yearly average
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews New building permits in Medicine Hat slowed in February but are relatively even with early 2024, according to new figures released by the city’s planning department. The total estimated value of approved construction projects over the first two months of 2025 was $4.7 million, about $700,000 less than the same time frame in 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag minister promotes Buy Alberta ad campaign during ever-changing tariff talks
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 12th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As discussions continue with several agricultural agencies, boards and commissions across the province, RJ Siguardson, minister of agriculture and irrigation, stresses the importance of buying local and supporting domestic producers throughout these uncertain economic times. The Minister says his government has received multiple calls from industry representatives asking to better promote domestic agriculture on ... Read More »
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