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Public hearing in August for major solar plays near Oyen
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build two large solar farms north of Oyen will proceed to a public hearing in August. The Alberta Utilities Commission announced last week that arguments for and against the proposed 268-megawatt Oyen 1 and 162-megawatt Oyen 2 solar arrays will be heard this summer. Cumulatively, the projects would cover about 2,400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hosts gathering to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than one-hundred residents gathered at Medicine Hat College on Monday evening to participate in a public gathering, prayer and awareness walk on the National Day of Awareness for Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Also known as Red Dress Day, each year on May 5 during the national day of remembrance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City managerial pay scale system up for review
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The system of determining compensation for city hall managers and non-union positions will likely be revamped this spring, but figures weren’t made public Monday and won’t be voted upon until council can see the numbers in a closed session later this month. Administrators state that eventually the figures will be accessible by the public, ... Read More »
2 responsesWeek-long comprehensive Indigenous learning kicks off at Medicine Hat College
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This week students at public schools in the Hat will be participating in an immersive learning experience exploring the traditions of the Blackfoot, Cree and Métis cultures during the return of Kiskihkeyimowin, meaning “sharing good teachings” in Plains Cree. The educational events began Monday morning with an opening ceremony that included a grand entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids in ICU now, province pleads for more vaccinations
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With 265 cases of measles confirmed within the province to date – 55 on Monday alone – and three children in ICU, Alberta’s government is asking citizens to do their part to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe by getting immunized. The Health Ministry would not provide ages of the kids in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre Poilievre makes first visit to Battle River-Crowfoot riding
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited the Battle River-Crowfoot riding in eastern Alberta ahead of a caucus meeting today in Ottawa. The CPC head is expected to run in a byelection there to rejoin Parliament after losing his seat in last week’s general election. “It will be an honour to work for their support to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More measles cases tracked in Lethbridge-Taber region
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles have been found in Southern Alberta, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 20 Coaldale Health Centre Ambulatory Clinic 2100 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre gets byelection shot in riding next door
By Collin Gallant on May 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow party leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding, just next door to Medicine Hat’s electoral district. The CPC boosted its total votes and seats during the General Election that concluded Monday, but failed to prevent a Liberal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic Jubilee events continue as students volunteer at food bank
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout 2025, Catholic students have been participating in themed activities led by school faith leaders and staff that includes an act of service within the community as the Church celebrates its Jubilee Year that occurs every 25 years. Throughout April, students on the St. Mary’s School Grade 7-9 Faith Leadership Team volunteered their time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Willie Desjardins joins list of speakers for ‘elbows up’ community event Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Willie Desjardins, who twice coached a Canadian national men’s hockey team, will speak at an “elbows up” event in Medicine Hat on Saturday, organizers of the national pride event have announced. “Coach extraordinaire Willie Desjardins will join us and say a few words about the great nation of Canada,” according to a note ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program event to explore wetlands of Kin Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Wetlands are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to introduce residents to one living right in our backyard. On May 13 starting at 1 p.m, join a park interpreter to learn about the local wetland in Kin Coulee park for a talk and ... Read More »
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