July 3rd, 2025

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Province introduces final-stages bill for health care remodel

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta has introduced Bill 55, which would advance some of the final pieces of work to be done in refocusing the health-care system. The Bill, also known as the Health Statutes Amendment Act, addresses outstanding policy items, transfers services from Alberta Health Services to Primary Care Alberta and “brings clarity to ... Read More »

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Tigers lock up 2024 first-round pick Owen Hayes

By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers announced a signing Wednesday morning. The Tigers put pen to paper with 2024 U.S. Priority Draft pick Owen Hayes. They drafted the 16-year-old 16th overall in May 2024. Hayes, a product of Littleton, Col., played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Colorado U15AAA, leading the team in scoring with 21 goals ... Read More »

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Nenshi says cut the ‘dance,’ call independence referendum

By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith is doing a dangerous “dance” with separatists in the province and should put the question of Alberta’s place in Confederation to a vote. Naheed Nenshi told a press conferences in Edmonton that he’s confident voters would reject suggestions that Alberta should leave Canada. A ‘No” vote would ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre shares appreciation for volunteers

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is praising the many volunteers who dedicate their time to offer vital programs and services to aging adults in the community and have shared the stories of two volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Veiner Centre says Penny O’Neil has been a volunteer with its Meals of Wheels program ... Read More »

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Bargains and treasures up for grabs at weekend indoor garage sale

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 1st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday bargain hunters will be able to explore deals on a variety of items during the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s “Another Man’s Treasure” indoor garage sale. This year’s large indoor garage sale will feature more than 120 tables of items including tools, clothing, books, toys, furniture and other household items, as well ... Read More »

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AHS bringing back chronic illness workshops starting May 13

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those living with chronic illness or caring for those who do, Alberta Health Services is offering a free six-week virtual workshop to help live better lives. Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series of workshops designed to support Albertans who are living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions, said AHS. The ... Read More »

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Hurricanes over agers relishing one last playoff run together

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 1st, 2025

This is the last kick at the can on this current playoff run for overage and career Lethbridge Hurricanes Brayden Edwards and Logan McCutcheon. This is the only extended playoff run for either player together with the team, facing the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Eastern Conference Championship series, as they close out their WHL ... Read More »

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Province ups investment into employment services, training

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com In the face of tariffs and other economic uncertainty, the provincial government is working to increase supports that will help Albertans become employed with meaningful work. Recognizing the importance of employment services to Albertans hoping to explore career paths, employment and training options so they can reconnect to the job market, Budget 2025 would ... Read More »

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Vendor application now open for Stampede Summer Trade Show

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Businesses interested in participating in this year’s edition of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Summer Trade Show can now apply for vendor spots online or by phone. The annual Trade Show runs throughout the four days of the Medicine Hat Stampede in July and typically attracts more than 45,000 visitors every year. According ... Read More »

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Correction: Wrong date provided for Bay employees’ photo

By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews An incorrect date was provided in the News regarding an impromptu reunion of former Hudson’s Bay employees. Organizers hope to take a group picture of former Bay workers at the Medicine Hat Mall Location (east door) at 6 p.m. on May 14. A different date appeared in a story in Wednesday’s edition of the ... Read More »

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Brooks RCMP issue arrest warrant for assault suspect

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect allegedly involved in a fight at a home in the area of Meadowlake that occurred Tuesday morning. Police responded to a disturbance at the residence at 9 a.m. and discovered two men who are known to each other, got into an argument that escalated ... Read More »

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