July 14th, 2025

Local News

Brooks Solar Farm approved for construction

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 18th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A German renewable power producer with a large presence in southeast Alberta has purchased another solar power proposal in the region. The Brooks Solar Farm is approved to be built on 16 quarter-sections of land on either side of Highway 36, west of Brooks. This month, the Alberta Utilities Commission announced it will consider ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Redcliff elementary kids holding Exhibition of Learning next week

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Margaret Wooding School in Redcliff is holding an Exhibition of Learning on Wednesday from 3:30 – 6 p.m. The event is open to parents and members of the community. Students at the school wanted to learn more about endangered animals, and all the work they’ve done will be showcased at the exhibition next week. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Deadline to apply for MH Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation March 22

By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2023

Members of the Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation are reminding Hatters the deadline to apply for a board position is Mar. 22. Prospective applicants are invited to call 403-504-8533 for additional details or direction on how to apply. The names of those chosen for a position will be announced during the foundation’s March ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Rotary Music Festival results for Thursday, March 16

By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2023

PIANO Classical-15yrs & under – Kunaal Pareek Late Romantic-16yrs & under – Stirling Clark Piano Quick Study – Ella Hoffarth Classical Period-Grade 8 – Aidyn Martens Adult Piano – Ruth Pahl Early Modern Composers-Grade 7 – Karn Pareek Early Romantic-14yrs & under – Aileen Liu Early Romantic-15yrs & under – Kunaal Pareek Piano Concert-Grade 8 ... Read More »

1 response

Wildlife Festival back at Stampede Pavilion at end of March

By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2023

Medicine Hat is about to get a bit more wild as the annual Wildlife Festival returns to Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Pavilion building March 31 to April 2. An array of exotic animals will greet Hatters at the festival, including a sloth, boa constrictor, wallaroo, porcupine and more. Attendees can enjoy observing and learning ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Shandro: Bail not appropriate for every person accused of a crime

By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023

At a media roundtable on March 15, Tyler Shandro, Justice Minister and Attorney General of Alberta, discussed bail reforms. “(We’ve) been advocating, for over a year, for bail reform,” Shandro said at the roundtable. “That became more of an issue last October when there was a conference of justice ministers and public safety ministers in ... Read More »

1 response

Redcliff RCMP investigating TCH crash injuring one

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 17th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Redcliff are investigating after a car flipped on the Trans-Canada Highway near Bowell, then was struck by an oncoming vehicle Thursday morning. One person was taken to hospital via ground ambulance after the crash at 4:40 a.m. near Range Road 80, west of Redcliff. Cypress County fire crews also attended the scene ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Roy Wilson Grade 9s host Young Entrepreneur Program Market

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com March 15 was a busy night at Medicine Hat High School. Grade 9 students from Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre held their Young Entrepreneur Program Market in the main hall with community members coming out in large numbers to see what was on sale. Lead teacher Michael McOuat explained the market ran from 2015 ... Read More »

1 response

Alberta Transportation plan includes widening Hwy 41S

By COLLIN GALLANT on March 17th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New plans to potentially widen Highway 41 south to Elkwater will be examined in the 2023-24 Alberta Transportation work plan, released by this month, but resurfacing the Trans-Canada Bridge in Medicine appears to be another year away. Engineering work will also begin on twinning Highway 3 from Medicine Hat to Seven Persons, a high-profile ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Trying to catch a leprechaun

By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023

The Grade 1S class at Mother Teresa School built leprechaun traps at home as a family project and brought them in Wednesday to catch some of the little green folk. “All kinds of fun things happened last night. They left them notes, the classroom was demolished. It was pretty exciting,” said teacher Melissa Scory. Students ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Local politicians debate budget’s effect on Hat

By COLLIN GALLANT on March 17th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The provincial budget’s effect on Medicine Hat is being debated by opposition party candidates and MLAs for the region, including Premier Danielle Smith. The document, tabled Feb. 28, shows a second straight surplus for the province is expected in 2023-24 – $2.4 billion on higher revenue expected from the energy sector, decreasing debt, no ... Read More »

1 response