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Prairie Pride Guild hosting ‘ask us anything’ event to build community connection
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District is looking to foster open understanding with an “ask us anything” event. The event offers an opportunity for residents to connect with diverse community members, including two-spirit, non-binary or gay individuals, or an allied parent of a trans child, the Prairie Pride Guild says. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school division superintendent delivers keynote address at symposium
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Superintendent Dwayne Zarichny with the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education was among a handful of keynote speakers at the 2025 Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association Symposium in Edmonton over the weekend. The two-day symposium, which started Fed. 21, focused on providing clarity around the role of a school board trustee, including legal responsibilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public Safety Canada releases awareness campaign around human trafficking
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A public awareness campaign has been launched by Public Safety Canada titled “Human trafficking isn’t what you think,” highlighting various forms of the problem and sharing tools for potential victims. According to Public Safety Canada, the act of human trafficking involves recruiting, moving, or holding victims to exploit them for profits. This is usually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivers to flow low based on Rocky Mountain snowpack
By Collin Gallant on February 27th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Alberta Environment is forecasting river levels across the province to be much lower than average this summer based on mountain runoff modelling. In its February water supply outlook, the ministry states that levels in the Oldman, Bow and North Saskatchewan rivers will likely flow “much below to below average” for the March to September ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province says peace officers on the street can help curb drug-related crime
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is working to co-ordinate peace officers with local police, to better combat fentanyl-related social disorder. In order to more effectively address fentanyl and the illicit drug trade, the province is requesting for more than 800 community peace officers from 34 large- and mid-sized municipalities to begin co-ordinating operations with local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ready to talk to Saamis Solar opposition group again
By Collin Gallant on February 27th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Talks between city energy officials and a local political group organizing opposition to the Saamis Solar Park could be back on the table, both sides tell the News. Earlier this month, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the city’s acquisition of the proposal to erect solar energy arrays on 1,600 acres of barren land north ... Read More »
1 responseRising creek level cause temporary closure of two trail sections
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com High water levels caused by the extended warm weather has caused some trouble at various trails throughout the city, resulting in closures. Saratoga Trail between Carry Drive and Spencer Street is closed, as is the Trans-Canada Highway underpass in Kin Coulee Park. Both of these trails are closed until water levels subside, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Eastern Irrigation District has been penalized $365,000 following the death of a diver. The EID pleaded guilty to failing to ensure an intake mechanism was locked out before a dive began, and was sentenced on Feb. 19 in the Brooks Court of Justice. The charges stem from an incident at the Lake Newell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FoM says Alberta’s ‘compassionate care’ plan anything but
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to the Government of Alberta’s release on Monday regarding involuntary addiction treatment centres, Friends of Medicare has said there is “nothing compassionate” about the plan. On Monday, the province announced a $180-million investment over three years for two ‘compassionate care centres’, which will be related to upcoming legislation. The legislation in question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infrastructure minister quits Smith’s cabinet
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing concerns over the province’s procurement practices. An image of the letter detailing the resignation was posted to the Airdrie-Cochrane MLA’s X account on Tuesday. “In recent months, I have voiced concerns regarding the Government of Alberta’s procurement practices across all departments,” said ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-level task force to tackle social disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A ‘Task Force’ including local, provincial and federal government officials, police officers, health-care professionals and representatives from several social support groups will gather around the table in March and attempt to tackle ongoing problems surrounding public safety downtown. On a four-item top priority list approved by city council last October, members of council are ... Read More »
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