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Province bolsters firefighter support with $1-million investment
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government says all municipalities, First Nations and Métis settlements in Alberta are eligible to apply for new funding through the Fire Service Training Program Grant. Wednesday the province announced it would be investing an additional $1 million that will be distributed to more than 65 communities to support local firefighter training efforts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police confirm online post on missing officer is false
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An online post that depicts the Medicine Hat Police Service searching for one of its female members is false and a scam that is attempting to spread misinformation as well as gain personal information. The scam post states police are in need of locating 28-year-old Katie Cunningham who went missing, and includes pictures of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Mall owner Primaris sees opportunity in Hudsons Bay departure
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The owner of the Medicine Hat Mall says it is well-prepared for the departure of Hudson Bay stores, which are now being liquidated, and says the huge spaces could follow the set redevelopment pattern it has used for a decade. Primaris Real Estate Income Trust announced this week it has nine lease agreements with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Archaeological Society of Alberta hosting 50th AGM at Medalta Potteries
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Archaeological Society of Alberta announced that they will be celebrating a milestone anniversary in the city, as their 50th Annual General Meeting will be hosted at Medalta Potteries. This event, running from April 25-27, “Will bring together archaeologists and enthusiasts from across Alberta to celebrate half a century of archaeological exploration, education and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students find success at business case competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three Medicine Hat College business and marketing students earned second place at the annual 2025 Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition held in Fort McMurray in March. The annual competition brings together students from post-secondary institutions across the province to tackle a real-world business challenge by developing a strategic solution and presenting their recommendations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More details released on student work experience session
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released more information on its upcoming information session for families of current Grade 9-12 students interested in enrolling in dual credit and work experience programs. Next Thursday the division is hosting a two-hour session sharing opportunities for students looking into programs that provide career experience while gaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province plans $8.5M to improve utility access in rural, remote areas
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is committing $8.5 million to ensure that rural and remote residents have access to the utilities they need. Those outside major centres face challenges in receiving affordable utilities and heating costs, the province says, and to address this, Budget 2025, if passed, would invest in several distinct programs aimed at keeping lights ... Read More »
1 responseCity committee to review changes to business licensing fees
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A city committee is set to hear a report today into unsightly properties, and review changes to business licence fees that raised the ire of some business owners earlier this year. Coun. Shila Sharps called for the review at council following complaints that licence fees rose up to 80 per cent in some cases ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal Party candidate says new representation needed in SE Alberta
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Tom Rooke will represent the Liberal Party in the federal election, the party’s electoral district association for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner announced late Wednesday. Rumours have swirled for a week about a local candidate for the Liberals, who hope to win a fourth term when Canadians go to the polls on April 28. “It’s time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major oil company buys ‘Big Sky Solar’ near Acadia Valley
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews One of the world’s largest oil companies has purchased a solar farm near Acadia Valley, and has an initial agreement to acquire a larger renewable portfolio in the province. French multinational TotalEnergies announced Wednesday it has acquired “Big Sky Solar,” located about 15 kilometres south of Oyen near Highway 41, along with a substantial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress College, ONE Beauty Academy among private colleges issued compliance orders
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Two private career colleges in Medicine Hat have been listed among 15 across the province that have received compliance orders issued by Advanced Education. Cypress College and ONE Beauty Academy were issued compliance orders last December after the province ramped up efforts to ensure private career colleges are following legislative requirements and meeting their ... Read More »
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