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!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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The Redcliff Legion is inviting everyone to come out to enjoy the spring weather Saturday and a day to remember with a Spring Craft Fair and other festivities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, vendors and tables will be in the legion hall for all of your local craft needs and a chance to reconnect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Collin Gallant on May 24th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Curt Tugnum will travel to Medicine Hat next month to mark the long-forgotten, now-found grave of his great grandfather, Northwest Mounted Police Const. John Henry Parry, at Hillside Cemetery. It has been a much longer journey for Tugnum, a former 32-year member of the RCMP who like many others became interested in genealogy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Non-commissioned British armed forces personnel will receive a 4.5 per cent pay hike this year, which the British Ministry of Defence says is above inflation, “recognizing their extraordinary professionalism and the sacrifices they make to keep the British people safe.” Senior officers will see a 3.75 per cent increase, it was announced Thursday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Capital Project Map, as well as Road Construction and Closures Map, have been updated for Medicine Hat’s 2025 construction season, keeping residents informed of closures and potential disruptions as they move through the city. The update, says the City of Medicine Hat, enhances the interactive features of the map, making the expanded information ... Read More »
1 responseBy ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Demonstrators were outside MP Glen Motz’s office on Thursday morning, calling on their federal representative to advocate for those in Gaza. “It’s an issue that’s weighed on my heart for some time now,” said Medicine Hat resident Sarah Stringer, who had organized the event. The small group stood outside the office with signs calling ... Read More »
1 responseBy Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews New apartment construction has pushed building permit numbers in 2025 well past last year’s total. The City of Medicine Hat’s planning department states in April’s summary that approval of a 189-unit new apartment block on Dunmore Road has an estimated construction value of $21.8 million. That pushes the cumulative construction values permitted so far ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By BRENDAN MILLER on May 23rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School celebrated their diversity, representing more than 40 languages and cultures during the school’s annual cultural fair Thursday. The student-organized event allows international students to proudly showcase their roots with the goal to foster a sense of pride and community at the school. Students made displays and were encouraged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Collin Gallant on May 23rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hatters may have other weekend plans, but Friday night is likely filled up as the Medicine Hat Tigers will open the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament tonight against the host team in Rimouski, Que. That game against the Oceanic will be broadcast at 5 p.m. in Medicine Hat, where signs in front windows, business signboards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service members are working several overtime shifts to address public concerns around the safety of downtown, and are facing a unique challenge this year with the closure of the Mustard Seed’s permanent shelter on Allowance Avenue. Members of the police commission on Thursday evening heard the downtown patrol unit is picking ... Read More »
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