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Picture perfect: Rise Up social media views top 1.5M
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Photos of bright colourful hot-air balloons soaring over the blue skies of the Hat flooded posts in a variety of local social media groups across all platforms, earning more than 1.5 million views, according to festival organizers. The fourth annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival wrapped up Sunday morning after three successful early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Lodge sale nearing end despite objections
By Collin Gallant on May 27th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A judge has ruled against a local part owner of the Copper Coulee Casino that a dispute over its lease with a now bankrupt other part owner should go to arbitration rather than be highlighted in an asset sale to pay off the Medicine Hat Lodge’s creditors. Those shares are owned by Mayfield Investments, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Today-only open house on pollinators at Bee Gallery
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An open house at the Bee Gallery is making a point to promote pollinators for an open house today. Located at 415-B Third St. SE, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, the art show features various local artists all on the themes of bees, butterflies and various local pollinators. “The owner has allowed me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County conducting survey with local businesses to better meet needs
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County wants to hear from its business community, to better shape the future of what can be offered. To this end, the county has launched an official survey, aimed at better understanding the plans, priorities and needs of local businesses. “We want to hear directly from businesses about what’s working, what isn’t and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire crews tackle garage blaze preventing damage to residence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in a garage in the Saamis Heights area Friday night and were able to prevent it from spreading into the home. Shortly after 10:15 p.m. crews were called to blaze and were on scene within six minutes. Upon arrival fire crews discovered heavy smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students take break to focus on mental health
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 24th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Junior high students at Alexander Middle School took a pause on their academic courses Thursday to focus on activities that promote mental health and wellness, including an afternoon wellness fair with several community partners. Throughout the morning Grade 7-9 students participated in numerous group activities designed to energize and refocus the mind, allowing students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeding in southeast Alberta nearly complete
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Seeding is nearing completion in southeast Alberta on May 20, according to the latest edition of the Alberta crop report. That also comes as scattered rain improved ratings toward normal levels after drier than normal conditions in the early spring. Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Foremost and Strathmore regions saw surface moisture improve to 39 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Authorities warn of opioid-laced MDMA in Swift Current region; three ODs and a death this week
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Health and police authorities say a dangerous batch of illicit drugs is circulating the Swift Current area and caused three overdoses and one death over a three-hour span earlier this week. RCMP and the Saskatchewan Health Authority says the four incidents occurred May 20 involving supposed MDMA, also known as “Molly,” but which likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Zone moves into standing measles advisory as cases grow out of control
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Due to the ongoing and growing number of measles cases within the South Zone, Alberta Health Services has placed a standing measles exposure advisory on the region. There are a significant number of cases, explained AHS, including several that do not have a known source of infection. This indicates that the number of infectious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Horseshoe Club looks to add members with leisure sport for all
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Horseshoe Club is seeking new members for one of the lesser-known communities in the city. Meeting three times a week at 167 Stratton Way, across from the Salvation Army Church, the club maintains that horseshoes is a pastime for anyone, whether they’ve never attempted it in their lives or have been participating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting variety of Senior Health & Fitness Day activities
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is celebrating Senior Health & Fitness Day with a range of motivational activities to help aging adults support their health goals during the nation’s largest health and wellness event held May 28. Next Wednesday the centre will host several activities to stay active, including line dancing, yoga classes, pickleball ... Read More »
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