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Sunday’s walk for MS marks a decade of raising money, support and awareness in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Medicine Hat Jayman BUILT MS Walk, which aims to shine a light for those affected by multiple sclerosis. On Sunday, residents will meet in Strathcona Island Park starting at 10 a.m. for check-in, followed by the walk beginning an hour later. This will be one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed looks for alternative donation methods as mail strike looms
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2025
In light of the anticipated postal disruption, the Mustard Seed is encouraging those looking to donate to consider alternative methods. As a proactive approach to anticipated delays, the Mustard Seed is encouraging donors to opt for online or phone donations, which remain swift and secure when traditional methods may experience delays. They stress that support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City urges residents to use online method for tax bills should Canada Post strike go through
By Collin Gallant on May 21st, 2025
@@CollinGallant City finance officials are promoting a sign-in service to view and pay property tax bills that will be mailed out Wednesday, just two days before a potential mail strike. Billing managers said Tuesday that timeline will legally mean they are payable, even though a strike would likely hamper delivery. “We’re preparing in advance in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly 400 Enmax electricians look to hold strike vote
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Electricians at Enmax have applied to hold a strike vote at the City of Calgary-owned power company. Almost 400 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254, have been without a contract since the end of 2024. The two sides had been engaged in mediation, according to the latest summary of collective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province increases support payments for victims of gender-based violence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday an $8.5-million investment into its Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, an increase to the budget of $2.3 million. The housing benefit aims to help victims find safe, stable housing while working to rebuild their lives, by helping pay housing expenses that can include rent or utilities, ... Read More »
1 responseProvince introduces new search tool developed for all high school courses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province has developed a new interactive tool designed for mobile devices and desktop computers to allow students and families to search the approximately 3,000 high school courses and programs available to Alberta students. The new search tool can be used when visiting learnalberta.ca and will provide Albertans the opportunity to browse courses related ... Read More »
1 responseScory pleads not guilty to attempted murder of police
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man accused of attempting to murder police officers by firing a gun during a standoff with authorities last summer has pled not guilty to 12 charges and will stand trial in provincial Court of Justice. An agent for Cole Anthony Scory’s attorney made a formal plea and election on Tuesday, sending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First responders and fans to send champs off to Memorial Cup this morning
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tigers fans are encouraged to send off our WHL Champs in style this morning as the team bus travels to the Calgary Airport as the team is off to Rimouski Que. this morning to participate in the 105th Memorial Cup Championship. Fans are asked to bring signs, noisemakers and their team spirit and meet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kidney Walk set for June 1, raising money nationwide to help the 1 in 10 Canadians living with kidney disease
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year’s Kidney Walk is stepping up to help meet increased need within southern Alberta. “With increased requests for our short-term financial assistance in southern Alberta, our kidney patients need your support more than ever,” says Mike Brodie, manager community programs, southern Alberta branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. “Every dollar raised at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say public was ‘well behaved’ over May long weekend
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service expressed gratitude on Tuesday morning following a relatively quiet May long weekend. Insp. Jason Graham told the News that while police did experience a small increase in calls, he could attribute that simply to there being more people outside and moving throughout the town. “People were well behaved this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County following suit with regional partners on emergency management
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County looks to continue to improve its regional emergency management plan, alongside Redcliff and the City of Medicine Hat. A motion was passed Tuesday at county council to approve an available grant funding opportunity to update the Regional Emergency Management Plan. Incident management components such as resource sharing, communication channels and pre-plans for ... Read More »
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