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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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Local group organizes fundraiser for former AHS CEO’s legal fees

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

asmith@medicinehatnews.com In continued pursuit of transparency and accountability, Medicine Hat residents are organizing to help former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos cover ongoing legal costs. The announcement was held primarily over Zoom on Wednesday afternoon, where the group was joined by Dr. Paul Parks, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers and Dr. Joe Vipond, among others. Shelley ... Read More »

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RCMP seek assistance in locating missing Siksika teenager

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Gleichen are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old female Autumn Raweater as there is concern for her well-being. Police say Raweater was last seen on Monday at approximately 4 p.m. in Siksika Nation. Raweater is described as 5-foot-3, approximately 90 pounds with medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair with orange ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat College to host Red Dress Day remembrance gathering

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Monday evening Medicine Hat College will host a public gathering to honour lives lost during the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) held annually on May 5 since 2010. During the national day of remembrance and activism red dresses are draped in trees, hanging ... Read More »

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Show Review: MH Musical Theatre’s 9 to 5 a beautiful balance of simple and bold

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 30th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com What stands out about Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s latest offering, a rendition of 9 to 5, is perhaps how it manages to feel grounded and fantastical at the same time. The office set that has been created by the crew in the Playhouse manages to feel perfectly mundane, encapsulating the feel of the workplace ... Read More »

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‘Old Bay Girls’ call on former employees for one final photo

By Collin Gallant on April 30th, 2025

@@CollinGallant “The Old Bay Girls” have met regularly to keep in touch since they retired from working at the department store in Medicine Hat more than two decades ago. Now, they’re hoping to expand the reunion as the Hudson’s Bay store prepares to close for good this month. Linda Weiss is organizing what she hopes ... Read More »

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Registration to complete high school courses opens Thursday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mature students and graduates interested in completing or upgrading high school courses can register on May 1 for in-person lessons taught by an instructor at Medicine Hat College. The program is designed to allow mature students an opportunity to receive in-person education delivered in a post-secondary setting. Applicants are asked to call 403-526-4156 for ... Read More »

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Short jail sentence for homeless man who caused multiple disturbances

By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A man who forced his way into a music festival at a church and also disrupted two businesses in Medicine Hat will spend a total of 45 days in jail, Court of Justice heard Tuesday. Police say Marial Mayiik Jok twice attended a downtown coffee shop this month, once while on court order to ... Read More »

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Proposed election law changes would ease referendum process for citizens

By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Changes to Alberta election laws proposed Tuesday would lower the requirements for citizens seeking provincial ballot questions – including those on Constitutional matters – or removing MLAs under recall procedures. “Recall legislation and citizen initiatives give more Albertans more ways to be directly involved in democracy and have their say on issues that matter ... Read More »

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Exhibition of historic photos shows local fire department’s impact on Medicine Hat, and vice versa

By BRENDAN MILLER on April 30th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Over the next six months 25 photographs of significant moments that helped shape Medicine Hat’s history and define the story of local firefighters will be on display at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. “We tried to pick events that really shaped our department, shaped the city and really tried to recognize the work ... Read More »

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Solid turnout in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, Motz wins another landslide

By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Voter turnout in the Medicine Hat region in the 45th General Election on Monday fell just short of the recent high, but came in well above other elections held since 1997. A total of 54,095 votes were cast in the riding of Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner during advance, special and general voting that concluded Monday. That ... Read More »

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