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Nine properties on initial tax auction list
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Nine properties appear of the city’s initial list for tax auction this spring, including a hotel and adjacent commercial properties. Each year the city assessment department lists properties that are at least three years in arrears on tax payments for potential auction sale in March. It is rare for tax auctions to actually proceed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philanthropic Educational Organization hosts successful pressure-less concert featuring student performers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the resounding success of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s “Students for Students” concert, signs point to it becoming an annual occurrence. The fundraising event took place at St. Barnabas Anglican Church this past Saturday, showcasing music students from throughout the city as they performed anything from Bach to Riverdance. “It’s sort of the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested for weekend business break-and-enter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A man and woman from Medicine Hat have been charged with break, enter and theft after police witnessed the suspicious duo near a business in the 700 block on 16th Street SW on Saturday night, and found them in possession of stolen property. Police say a service patrol unit was conducting property checks when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province boosts construction for new schools in big-city regions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The UCP government says it’s shifting school construction into “warp speed” as 11 projects around the Calgary and Edmonton urban centres are ready for construction after announcing an additional $8.6 billion to accelerate the building of schools in 2024. Last September the province announced the new allocation of funding to help build new school ... Read More »
1 responseHatters show up in big numbers for Family Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 18th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com During a chilly Family Day in Medicine Hat, the Big Marble Go Centre welcomed residents to enjoy several free activities, including the opportunity to do some swimming, enjoy a skate, or participate in some games. This year, the annual event attracted more than 1,300 attendees who were able to enjoy a variety of free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wright pushed hard on UCP’s coal-mining support
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 18th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, says the province is “not taking the mountain top off” if the Alberta Energy Regulator approves the Grassy Mountain Coal Mining Project, during a recent informal open house held for members of the public at his constituency office. The project was squashed in 2021 following a decision issued ... Read More »
1 responseCollege hosting community Round Dance on March 1
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is getting prepared to host its third annual Round Dance, a traditional Blackfoot ceremony that promotes healing, strength and connection, at the campus gymnasium on March 1. The college has partnered with the Firekeepers Women’s Society, Miywasin Friendship Centre and the Sammis Employment & Training Association, and the event will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students hit the ice for 60th Jam Pail Bonspiel on Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A well-known curling-style event is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week as more than 600 students, along with members of the community, are getting set to take part in the free event that runs Wednesday and Thursday evening at the Kinplex. The Jam Pail Bonspiel showcases the basic concepts of curling to students by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP respond to pair of hit and runs; provide tips for Teen Dating Violence Awareness month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police in Brooks are investigating two separate hit-and-run collisions that occurred throughout the week, along with complaints about thefts from vehicles, a firearm threat and a disturbing the peace call at the A&W restaurant. RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Birch Street after a blue Dodge Dakota struck a stop sign on Feb. ... Read More »
1 responseKindness Week starts Monday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Next week, starting on Monday, is Kindness Week, encouraging residents to improve the health and well-being of their fellow Canadians. Made official by a bill passed on June 3, 2021, the week asks for those who observe it to partake in acts of “kindness, volunteering and charitable giving,” according to the Kindness Week Act. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial grant takes $1M off women’s shelter goal
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is feeling extra optimistic for completion of renovations at the Phoenix Safe House after being presented a $1-million Community Facility Enhancement Program grant on Friday. Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright was on hand to present the cheque to MHWSS, and says he was pleased to have his extended ... Read More »
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