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CFSEA’s Youth in Philanthropy dishes out more than $21K in spring donations
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Part of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s work to help foster the region’s next generation of givers, they are pleased to announce that this year’s Youth in Philanthropy program was a success. A total of $21,300 was distributed to local charities through its Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program this spring, engaging 11 student ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Planned power shutdown will affect both MHC campuses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Beginning Friday, Medicine Hat College campuses will be impacted by the IT service’s annual shutdown of all computers, networking equipment and servers that will become offline throughout the weekend. In Medicine Hat the campus power will be shut off beginning at 4:30 p.m. June 13 and will remain off until the following Monday morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton pair charged with trafficking during Hat traffic stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A man and woman, both 36 years old, from Edmonton have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences following a traffic stop by Medicine Hat police last Thursday. At approximately 3:30 p.m. a patrol section member witnessed the driver of a vehicle drop an article of drug paraphernalia out of their window, leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local student takes home gold medal at Canada Wide Science Fair
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Graduating Medicine Hat High student Fatema Riaz turned heads over the weekend during the 2025 Canada Wide Science Fair after presenting her research on how to possibly treat bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics, known as superbugs. The Grade 12 student’s project won a Senior Gold Medal, meaning it is considered one ... Read More »
1 responseMH Interpretive Program brings back popular Pokemon Go Walk
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2025
Returning by popular demand, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is bringing back the Pokemon Go Walk, set for June 21. The walk will take place at Echo Dale Park, starting at 2 p.m., meeting at the first parking lot at the top of the hill. “As always please remember to dress for the weather and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big hearts on bikes rise money for local sick child
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Next weekend marks the Ridin’ For Kids Foundations’ annual charity bike run, inviting all those with motorcycles to take a ride throughout southeastern Alberta to support a sick child and her family. This year’s ride will support nine-year-old Myah Litowsky, who has been diagnosed with multiple rare autoimmune diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, ... Read More »
1 responseEdmonton pair arrested for dealing drugs in the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A wanted man and woman from Edmonton were arrested and charged with dealing drugs in Medicine Hat on Thursday afternoon, local police reported. The arrests happened after a member for the Medicine Hat Police Service said they observed drug paraphernalia tossed from a vehicle at the 600 Block of Kingsway Avenue at about 3:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Questions, answer about city’s PowerCo. plan
By Collin Gallant on June 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant How would a city energy corporation improve profits, maintain franchise area or be held responsible and responsive to the public when operating a publicly owned power company? Those were some of the questions Hatters had Friday during a Q&A session with city electricity officials at city hall. Staffers and some elected officials say a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ceremony planned to honour Indigenous Heritage month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com June is National Indigenous Heritage Month, and as such, the City of Medicine Hat is pleased to invite the public to attend a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration event at City Hall on June 20. At City Hall plaza near the clock tower from 1 to 3 p.m, or within Helen Beny Gibson Lounge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Icy Mountain Water Co. hosting anniversary party for 33 years of service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Icy Mountain Water Company is celebrating 33 years of service in a cool way. The locally owned water company has served Medicine Hat and area since 1992 and will celebrate their service with a drop-in party on June 13hosted at the business at 1001 Foundry St. SE. They will be serving hot dogs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unemployment falls slightly but remains higher than 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local unemployment fell slightly in May but sits at levels much higher than last spring. The jobless rate in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region sat at 7.2 per cent last month, down one-tenth of a percentage point compared to April, according to figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. That level sits 1.6 points higher than ... Read More »
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