May 15th, 2025

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Toonies 4 Games allows kids to raise money for Special Olympics

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 5th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday, Toonies 4 the Games took place across all three school districts in the Medicine Hat region. Students were asked to bring a toonie to school to support the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. It is also hoped the fundraiser will spread awareness of the games amongst the students, staff and parents ... Read More »

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Hut 8 successor will call U.S. home if proposed merger goes through

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 5th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The successor to Hut 8 Dataprocessing would be domiciled in the United States after a proposed merger is completed, according to the head of the Canadian firm with major operations in Medicine Hat. This winter it announced it would join with US Bitcoin to become a large-scale, publicly traded Bitcoin miner focused on economical ... Read More »

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Weekly program offers public a way to familiarize with gardening

By KENDALL KING on May 5th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com The Growing Gardeners Education Program returned for its second year Wednesday evening. Offered through a partnership between Medicine Hat’s Community Food Connections Association and Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub, the free public program provides gardeners of all skill levels with tips and tricks to help their garden thrive. “Gardening can be kind of ... Read More »

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High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »

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Local man charged following high-risk incident Tuesday

By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023

A 32-year-old Medicine Hat man has been taken into custody and is facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident Tuesday in the Southwest Hill neighbourhood. Medicine Hat Police Service’s Tactical Response and Crisis Negotiation teams responded to a residential property on the 300 block of 11th Street SW early Tuesday evening when police became aware ... Read More »

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County council blocks member from post on Federation of Canadian Municipalities

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 4th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Cypress County councillor has been blocked from rejoining a national lobby group by local colleagues apparently over internal disagreements. Robin Kurpjuweit represents Ward 4 (Longfellow) in the county and also sits as a rural committee chair with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He says that post gives residents and the county a large ... Read More »

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George Davison School holds first Diversity Day

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com George Davison School held its inaugural Diversity Day on Wednesday. Wendy Weiss, vice principal, said, “We’ve invited different community services. We want that to grow bigger, too, and get more people involved.” The school invited all families and any community members to come and participate. The students started working on their projects in February ... Read More »

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Health Canada recalls teethers and pacifier clips due to choking hazard

By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023

Health Canada has issued a recall for Souris Mini Teethers and Pacifier Clips and is urging parents to immediately dispose of any in their possession due to the potential chocking risk they pose. Canadians are reminded the sale, redistribution or gifting of recalled items is prohibited under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act... Read More »

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Documentary features MH Folk Music Club

By KENDALL KING on May 4th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Folk Music Club is the subject of a new documentary celebrating the local arts and culture scene, while highlighting the role community plays in keeping it alive. The documentary, created by Telus in collaboration with Bamboo Shoots video production company, premiered last week, much to the excitement of club members. “We’re definitely ... Read More »

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Turbine height lower than expected at Winnifred Wind Farm

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 4th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The height of 22 winds turbines approved to go up south of Rattle Snake lake may be nine metres (almost 30 feet) shorter than originally proposed, according to regulatory documents submitted Wednesday. Enerfin Energy plans to build the Winnifred Wind Farm and related substation northwest of Seven Persons. This week the company applied to ... Read More »

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Nail Trim Fundraiser will go to local branch of Animal Food Bank

By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023

Animal Food Bank and Cypress View Veterinary Clinic are teaming up to support local pets and pet owners in need, and are inviting community members to join in during the upcoming Nail Trim Fundraiser. During the fundraiser, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Cypress View Veterinary Clinic is welcoming Hatters to bring their dogs and cats for ... Read More »

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