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Pair of Hatters charged in drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-two-year-old Denai Lanz and 46-year-old Mark Davis, both from Medicine Hat, have been arrested and charged with offences after police conducted a traffic stop downtown last Wednesday. Officers responded to information regarding drug trafficking in the core and identified a suspected vehicle leading to a traffic stop and the arrest of the man and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire services not related to private company selling protection systems
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services recently released a public notice saying they are not affiliated with a private company selling fire protective systems door-to-door in the Medicine Hat area. “While we respect the work of businesses, we want to clarify that this company is not affiliated with Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 to partner with Trump’s sons
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hut 8 cryptocurrency is getting into business with the two sons of U.S. President Donald Trump, it was announced on March 31 – not April 1. The North American bitcoin miner and data-processing company announced Monday it will partner with an investors group that includes Eric Trump and Donald Jr., to fund and help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council won’t shy away from all big issues as term reaches final six months
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Council members appear willing to wade into several big issues before the end of the term with a little more than six months remaining. On Monday a closed-door “committee of the whole” meeting was held in camera to discuss two items generally described as an “Energy Business Matter” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial electoral boundaries commissions finalized late last week
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The makeup of a commission to look at Alberta’s election riding boundaries has been finalized – including a former provincial party leader and a Lethbridge area lawyer – and will begin its work in the near future, according to a release. The Electoral Boundaries Commission is tasked every two terms of provincial government to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province urges public to use caution near large commercial vehicles
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is reminding drivers to exercise caution when driving near large commercial vehicles. Unlike personal vehicles, trucks and buses need more room on the road to operate safely, and take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. As such, motorists are encouraged to give semi-trucks and buses the room they need to operate safely, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP issues motorcycle safety tips as weather warms
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News As temperatures warm and motorcyclists are eager to get back on their bikes, RCMP are reminding drivers to be mindful and practise courtesy while sharing the road. “Spring brings an increase in motorcycle traffic, making it essential for all road users to remain vigilant, follow traffic laws and practice courtesy to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting nature walk to mark World Health Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is encouraging residents to get outdoors for World Health Day with a free nature walk. “The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is excited to be hosting a family-friendly nature walk in Police Point Park,” said Genevieve Mathieu, Park Interpreter. “Join us as we walk and talk about some of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City will need to use $520K in reserves to keep tax hike at 5.6%
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City committee members heard a presentation on a proposed increase of 5.6 per cent to the municipal property tax rate for the median taxpayer in 2025 on Thursday that will now seek council approval for finalization on April 7. This year, city staff say they are recommending council to approve the municipal property tax ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Soils event today at Homestead Market
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Coderre Flower Farm and TRAD Worm Industries are hosting a small launch event for Southern Alberta Soils, their new approach to seed starting and care. Combining local innovation with rescued materials, SAS is made with seed starting and seedling care in mind. Created with wool from 4H groups alongside waste products from greenhouses, breweries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education offers free literacy checkups
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In April parents of children aged three to five who have registered or plan to register in Medicine Hat Catholic schools have the opportunity to receive a free child speech and language development checkup. The development checkups allow parents to discuss their child’s development with members of the MHCBE’s early learning team. “We want ... Read More »
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