August 2nd, 2025

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It’s Old News: Twisters terrorize Edmonton and area

By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2025

Medicine Hat News Known forever to Edmontonians as Black Friday, a deadly F4 tornado destroyed much of the eastern part of the city and parts of Strathcona County, killing 27 people. The tornado was one of eight twisters to touch down in central Alberta that day, resulting in the deaths of 35 people. The News ... Read More »

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Ag safety group raising awareness of the dangers working around grain

By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2025

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is sharing some information ahead of its fifth annual BeGrainSafe week, to raise awareness about prioritizing safety when working around grain. The program launched in 2017 in response to increased grain entrapment fatalities, says CASA, with 27 fatalities due to asphyxiation from grain or soil on Canadian farms between 2011 ... Read More »

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Funding available for downtown businesses looking to update their space

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In August, Medicine Hat’s downtown businesses with plans to spruce up their commercial spaces can apply for a maximum of $30,000 in funding and internet free loans through the City Centre Vibrancy Program. Applicants have the chance to receive a grant up to $15,000 funded by the city, as well as an interest-free loan ... Read More »

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Family-friendly geocaching competition coming to Police Point in August

By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2025

Police Point Park will host a family friendly geocache adventure, introducing people of all ages to this exploratory hobby. “Put on your sunscreen and bug spray and hunt for caches while learning about the natural area,” said park interpreter Nicholas Holt. “Think you have what it takes to find all your team’s caches?” Those who ... Read More »

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City budget document earns third straight excellence award

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The 2025-26 municipal budget has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which recognizes the Medicine Hat budget for excelling as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and as a communication tool. The award program began in 1984 as a way to encourage and assist local governments to prepare ... Read More »

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Solar project aligns with Cancarb’s emissions goal

By BRENDAN MILLER on July 31st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A local manufacturer has announced it will move forward with a 7,000-panel solar project that will generate self-supplied electricity fed directly into its plant utility load. Next year, roughly 17 per cent of electricity used by the Cancarb manufacturing facility, which produces carbon black through the thermal decomposition of natural gas, will be generated ... Read More »

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Brooks RCMP seeking assistance locating missing man

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Brooks are seeking information on the possible location of 24-year-old Nehom Worku, who was reported missing Monday morning. Worku is described as black, 5-foot-11, 160 pounds with brown eyes and black shoulder-length braided hair, and was last seen when he left for Medicine Hat and was expected to return Monday evening. Police ... Read More »

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Province will re-engage after city, Stampede strike deal: Smith

By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Brendan Miller bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The aging wooden-seats of the North Grandstand at the Stampede once again welcomed thousands to 2025 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Pro Summer Rodeo, Night Shows and events such as the Cowboy Clash. Age has taken its toll on the large structure that seats more than 2,000 people, as talks continue ... Read More »

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Local police arrest three suspects involved in notorious phone scam

By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Three individuals from Medicine Hat have been charged following an in-depth investigation into the infamous “grandparent” phone scam which targets aging residents. Taranveer Singh, 21, Gursewak Singh, 22, and Harmonjot Kaur, 23, are charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000 for alleged involvement in a recent phone scam. Additionally, Kaur faces a ... Read More »

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Two charged in Brooks drug bust

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A male and female, who have not been named, have been arrested and charged with possession of approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine, illegal cigarettes and a weapon. Last Monday, July 21, shortly before 8 p.m. a peace officer conducted a traffic stop after watching a vehicle proceed through an intersection in an unsafe manner. ... Read More »

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Local man shouts out the Hat while sharing stage with Katy Perry

By BRENDAN MILLER on July 30th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com One lifelong Katy Perry fan had his dream come true during the pop star’s recent stop in Vancouver as he was called onto the stage to interact with, and educate, the American singer about his hometown. Perry performed at the Rogers Arena during the opening night of the Canadian dates on her Lifetime Tour ... Read More »

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