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Council looks to limit height for development on contentious First Street lot
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com City council has indicated a desire to limit development on an empty First Street lot to a maximum of two storeys. The motion made during the July 7 meeting directs administration to return with options to accomplish said restriction for 1064 First St. SW, following a notice of motion at the previous meeting. Previously, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired MHC instructor wins prestigious global award
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 9th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com According to the director of the Manhattan Arts International, Paul (Poul) Nielsen is “widely acclaimed for his illuminated and meditative pastel paintings which are included in many private and public collections worldwide. Director Renee Phillip was speaking about the farm boy who grew up in Standard, Alta., and went on to become a longtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garden Tour returns Sunday, looks to inspire green thumbs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This weekend local homeowners will be showcasing a variety of different gardening styles, such as themed gardens, water features and rock gardens, as the Medicine Hat & District Horticultural Association gets ready to host its annual Garden Tour this Sunday. The self-guided tour, which has run annually since the early 1990s, allows participants to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See Saskatchewan through eyes of an artist during summer cafe display
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cafe Verve will host a visual “road trip across Saskatchewan” on its walls for the rest of the summer, made possible by an unlikely collaboration. For artist Leslie Blacklock, the story of the installation begins not with her paintings, but with a trip around the track at the Big Marble Go Centre. “I’ve only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young man charged in Vermillion vandalism spree
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A man in Vermillion is charged with causing $1 million in damage on a vandalism spree that targeted a courthouse, provincial building health unit, RCMP cruisers, as well as a restaurant. RCMP in the town 60 kilometres west of Lloydminster say their six vehicles were badly damaged on the night of July 6, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potato producer in southern Alberta gets piece of federal AI funding
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Ottawa’s Prairies Economic Development agency has announced that a Lethbridge County potato producer will receive $920,000 to adopt an optical sorting system with artificial technology to grade tubers and expand offerings. Phoenix Farms, Ltd., of Monarch, Alta., is listed among seven Alberta companies that will share $10 million in grants to scale-up, initiate AI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local fire danger rating remains high as province reports 41 active wildfires
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com At time of publication, the government says there are more than 40 wildfires currently burning across the province, with 10 classified as out of control and three new wildfires reported over the past 36 hours. Dry conditions continue to pose a serious fire risk in the region as Cypress Country, County of Newell, County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes likely to transport plan after citizens speak out
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 9th, 2025
@CollinGallant A public hearing on the city’s proposed transportation plan lasted well into the night Monday, but no official action on adopting the plan occurred. That could lead to revisions, say some city councillors, after more than 200 Hatters appeared at the four-hour hearing into the plan that many residents fear will wind up removing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillor motions to move council meetings to 4:30
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A city councillor is suggesting two changes to how council meetings are scheduled and how the agenda is prepared. Coun. Shila Sharps submitted two notices of motion to Monday’s regular meeting, including a motion that would see council’s open meetings begin at 4 p.m., rather than at 6:30 p.m. A standard closed session that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!REDI breaks ground on new assisted-living home
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com REDI Enterprises has broken ground on its upcoming Hampson House, which will offer assisted and independent living opportunities for those with mobility issues. A collaborative effort between Brost Developments, Lacey Homes and REDI, it is the hope the new facility will not only allow for residents to live in affordable home that allows access ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO’s new helicopter took flight on June 29
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com HALO Air Ambulance’s latest helicopter is taking to the skies, coming online officially as the new HALO-1. Introduced at a special event in February, the new craft began use for emergency medical calls as of June 29, marking a significant operational milestone for HALO. On June 29, HALO-1 completed its inaugural emergency medical scene ... Read More »
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