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Catholic Jubilee events continue as students volunteer at food bank
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout 2025, Catholic students have been participating in themed activities led by school faith leaders and staff that includes an act of service within the community as the Church celebrates its Jubilee Year that occurs every 25 years. Throughout April, students on the St. Mary’s School Grade 7-9 Faith Leadership Team volunteered their time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre results for March 2025
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Monday, March 3 1st – Mark Wawryznkiewicz 2nd – Marg Partridge 3rd – Dennis Smith/Kathy Meyer > tie 4th – Dalton Olson/Jane Bahnmiller 5th – Rita Mison/George Evans Thursday, March 6, Tournament 1st – Kathy Meyer 2nd – Monika Evans/Butch Hiltz 3rd – Mike Miller/Dale Plotsky 4th – Sharon Wutch 5th – Dennis Smith/Marg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traditional Blessing of the Bikes goes Sunday at Gordon Memorial United Church in Redcliff
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An unofficial start to riding season in Medicine Hat and area, Sunday will honour bikers who have been lost over the past year and wish those still here well for the year to come. Starting at 11 a.m. at Gordon Memorial United Church in Redcliff, the Blessing of the Bikes is a firmly entrenched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County hosting ‘fire smart’ event for the public
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With summer, and therefore wildfire season, right around the corner, Cypress County is taking part in National FireSmart Day with a free talk hosted in Elkwater on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cypress County Fire Services will be at the Elkwater Townsite Community Hall alongside Alberta Wildfire’s Prevention Branch to share various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire crews battle two structure fires among more than 170 calls for service in April
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Last Month local firefighters attended two structure fires along with 14 fires outdoors, as well as 17 motor vehicle collisions and 16 medical calls. Additionally the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services responded to more than 60 fire alarm calls and 16 calls related to Carbon Monoxide and other gases. Over the April 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fanbase along for the ride, and growing
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The success of the Medicine Hat Tigers has gripped fans and taken hold of the city, from packing Co-op Place, viewing parties at the Monarch Theatre and local pubs, to fans, officials and first responders given the team bus a meaningful send-off down the highway, playoff fever is contagious throughout the Hat. Off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre will seek seat in riding north of the Hat
By Canadian Press on May 2nd, 2025
OTTAWA AND MEDICINE HAT — Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta, just north of Medicine Hat’s electoral district. The Conservatives boosted their total votes and seats during the General Election that concluded Monday, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas rates to fall some while power remains at floor price
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The price of natural gas to city customers will fall slightly in May, according to the new rates posted Thursday, though power prices stand pat at a floor price established 18 months ago. A gigajoule of gas used this month will be charged at $2.32, down from $2.49 in April, while the federal consumer ... Read More »
1 responseFour major city routes scheduled for repaving this summer
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Portions of four major routes across the city will see repaving this spring and summer, according to the municipal works department. Curb work began this week on Maple Avenue ahead of milling in mid-June that will extend in both alternating directions from Second Street to the Allowance Avenue overpass. Paving will also be done ... Read More »
1 responseLadies, grab your motorbikes, it’s International Female Ride Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Female bikers from Medicine Hat and beyond will be rolling up to the Badlands Harley-Davidson on Saturday for International Female Ride Day. Started in 2007, not just in Medicine Hat but across the continent, International Female Ride Day was created by MOTORESS, a motorcycle enthusiast resource focused around women. “Women all over North America ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Election law changes align province with municipalities
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A report in the April 30 edition of the News erroneously stated that several proposed changes to the provincial election law would apply to municipal voting procedures when the reverse is correct. Bill 54 would ban the use of vote electronic tabulating machines to count ballots in a provincial election – thereby aligning with ... Read More »
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