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Applications for Blue Cross community grants open until April 30
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Medicine Hat & District was among the recipients of the 2024 Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing grant that was awarded to 50 community organizations last year. The grants, worth $1,000 each, will allow Big Brother Big Sister to purchase activity supplies for youth and mentors. Each year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crypto miner touts recent successes as it announced expansion plans
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Hut 8 Cryptocurrency says it has high-level plans to grow the data-processing company’s operations by 1,200 per cent to mine bitcoin and rent to other digital companies, the company announced Monday while releasing its year-end financial results. “Today, we operate from a position of strength as we focus on advancing our 12.3-gigawatt development pipeline,” ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks man arrested after kidnapping and sexual assaulting woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Solomon Weldemichael from Brooks has been charged with both kidnapping and sexual assault after allegedly taking a women and holding her against her will. Police say in the early morning on March 2, a woman was approached by the 39-year-old accused, who offered her a ride home. After repeatedly declining his advances, police say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff secures new ice plant funding with provincial grant
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Rec-Tangle Arena will be able to replace its aging ice plant following the announcement of the $740,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant from the province. Premier Danielle Smith visited the 50 year-old rec centre Tuesday to participate in a cheque presentation with town officials and members of the Redcliff Minor Hockey Association. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County gives notice to withdraw from rural immigration program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County Council passed a motion to give its six-month notice to withdraw from the Alberta Rural Renewal immigration stream. It was noted by council that while they have been participating in the program, they have yet to receive any people through the stream, though there have been some applications. “It costs us about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal task force returning to Cypress County for feral cats
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is bringing back the Canadian Animal Task Force next month to continue work bringing the feral cat population under control. The program will run from April 3-6, and target the Hilda and Schuler area of the county, as they have not been visited in previous years of the program. Animals will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County donates $225K toward women’s shelter upgrades
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has donated $225,000 to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s Capital Plan. The cheque presentation took place Tuesday, with the money dedicated to an outdoor courtyard space for the Phoenix Emergency Shelter. The plan was brought to the county’s attention about a year ago, said Reeve Dan Hamilton, and they’re pleased to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2025 Rotary Music Festival, March 2, 3 results
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews * 13YRS & UNDER ARE NON-COMPETITIVE SENIOR VOCAL Classical-German Art Song-15yrs & under – Avery Lavigne Classical-German Art Song-16yrs & under – Jeeya Gupta Classical-German Art Song-17yrs & under – Hana Fenwick Classical-Baroque-14yrs & under – Ayla Johnson Classical-Baroque-15yrs & under – Katie Franchetto Classical Period/Romantic-16yrs & under- Mariah McOuat Classical-Renaissance-16yrs & under – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local drug bust has organized crime investigators set to release further details
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Organized crime investigators are planning to release high-level details of a substantial drug bust today after two men accused of narcotics and weapons offences made their first appearance in court on Tuesday, the News has learned. ALERT-Medicine Hat officers have charged two local men following a traffic stop conducted by in Brooks by RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-known city educator named recipient of excellence in education award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Robert Dumanowski, principal of École St. John Paul II school and longtime city councillor, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Catholic Education Award. The award recognizes Catholic teachers within the province who have had an impeccable impact on students and helped shape Catholic youth into outstanding citizens. “Robert Dumanowski ... Read More »
1 responseVocalists kick off two weeks of musical showcase
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival for 2025 opened Sunday afternoon on a high note, with the finest young vocalists the region can gather. As a member of the Medicine Hat College Girls Choir, vocalist Katie Franchetto says that even when she’s not singing, she is probably still singing. So far, she’s sung three ... Read More »
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