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MH Lodge being prepped for court sale

By Collin Gallant on January 21st, 2025

@@CollinGallant The Medicine Hat Lodge could be sold to a new owner by summer as a court-appointed receivers plans to how-best clear up debts of owner, Mayfield Investments – a process that could now include shares in the local Copper Coulee Casino and another in Camrose. That comes after local investors attempted to pre-emptively acquire ... Read More »

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City NDP starting groundwork for election now at AGM

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 21st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat NDP stuck to tradition and hosted their annual AGM on the coldest day in January, getting their fresh start for 2025 on Sunday. The Elks Lodge enjoyed a full house for the meeting, with many members standing in the back as they went over the business for the year as well ... Read More »

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Correction: misleading headline in yesterday’s edition

By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Readers were likely left with an incorrect impression from a headline in the January 17 edition of the News. An article regarding the governance of the Alberta Special Forces Pension Plan suggested that a former City of Lethbridge administrator was now enrolled in the pension plan for municipal police officers. That is not correct. ... Read More »

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North-end homeowners object to powerline route

By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The owners of 23 properties in Medicine Hat’s northeast are filing objections to a proposed route of city power lines near the communities of Parkview, Terrace and Ranchlands. The East Ring Reinforcement project would increase capacity on a loop joining the north and south ends of the electrical girds, but would require higher poles ... Read More »

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Male charged after business robbed on Tuesday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 18th, 2025

The Medicine Hat Police Service has laid charges following a robbery earlier in the week. The Police said Friday they have changed a 33-year-old Medicine Hat man with multiple offences related to a robbery in the 900 block of 16 Street SW on Tuesday. MHPS says patrols responded to a robbery with violence at a ... Read More »

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NDP’s Rakhi Pancholi to address Sunday’s AMG in the Hat

By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The Southeast Alberta New Democrat constituency association will host deputy party leader Rakhi Pancholi at its annual general meeting this Sunday in Medicine Hat. The event takes place at 2 p,m. on January 19 at the Elks Club in Riverside. All party supporters are welcome to hear an address from Pancholi, the MLA for ... Read More »

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Long standing Redcliff smokestacks to be demolished

By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The last of two iconic “Dominion Glass” smokestacks in Redcliff will soon be taken down. Fibre-glass insulation maker Certainteed has received a permit to remove the 175-foot brick chimney and water tank at its facility in the west end of the town, according to agenda of the an upcoming agenda of the Redcliff municipal ... Read More »

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City urges caution during weekend cold snap

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With temperatures expected to plummet over the weekend, the City of Medicine Hat reminds residents of their commitment to aid those left out in the cold. “With demands for local shelter access expected to meet or exceed capacity, a plan is in place to offer immediate support to augment local community services if needed,” ... Read More »

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Ottawa okay’s some defence spending

By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The Department of National Defence has awarded contract to design a new a $98-million facility to house Canada’s Electronic Warfare Regiment at CFB Kingston. Area MP Mark Gerretsen made the announcement Monday at the location in eastern Ontario. The proposed two-storey, 72,000 square-foot facility would amalgamate existing facilities, classrooms and planning facilities of the ... Read More »

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Seniors eligible for new camping discount

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is helping seniors enjoy the province’s beauty with a camping fee discount. “Starting May 1, Alberta seniors aged 65 and older will enjoy a 25 per cent discount on camping fees at select campgrounds, opening the door to more high-quality and low-cost outdoor adventures and opportunities to foster a deeper ... Read More »

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Wintering Fishes walk returns to MHIP

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following the success of their previous offering, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is pleased to be bringing back their Wintering Fishes Walk for a second tour. Participants will meet at Police Point Park in the Nature Center at 2:30 p.m, on Jan. 31, for an hour long walk along the river “as we discuss ... Read More »

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