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Methanex purchase of Texas production approved by U.S. regulators

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Methanex says U.S. regulators have approved its purchase of a competitor’s methanol and ammonia production plants in Texas. The Vancouver-based global company headquartered in Vancouver and with a major facility in Medicine Hat announced the plan to purchase OCI in September 2024 for US$2.05 billion. On Friday, Methanex stated that the review period under ... Read More »

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Desjardins given honorary degree, shares insights on leadership and the power of community with MHC’s graduating Class of 2025

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 14th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Tigers head coach and general manager Willie Desjardins shared his journey and experience as a hockey coach during an inspirational address to more than 500 Medicine Hat College graduates Friday afternoon during a convocation ceremony held at Co-op Place. Desjardins was presented with this year’s honorary applied degree for his contributions in ... Read More »

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Former MLAs agree: Medicine Hat and Brooks should split up

By Collin Gallant on June 14th, 2025

@@CollinGallant Three former city MLAs agree: Medicine Hat and Brooks should be in different provincial ridings. But a commission now contemplating changes to Alberta’s electoral districts told a public meeting Friday in the Hat that returning to pre-2019 boundaries isn’t a simple exercise. The Alberta Election Boundaries Commission is currently touring the province to hear ... Read More »

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Majority of Albertans to pay if they want a COVID vaccine now

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In what the Government of Alberta is labelling a “new approach” to COVID-19 vaccinations, most Albertans will be paying out of pocket if they’d like a dose. The federal government earlier this year moved purchasing responsibilities of COVID vaccinations to the provinces, an early sign that changes might be coming since this provincial government ... Read More »

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Suspect in custody already believed to be behind multiple thefts

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police say they have recovered two stolen vehicles and laid charges against a suspect in a string of recent thefts. On Friday, the Medicine Hat Police Service stated that Jayden Skinner, of Medicine Hat, faces multiple charges of theft and property crime after officers investigated a break-and-enter on Cottonwood Way on June 10. Skinner ... Read More »

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Inaugural ‘Valour on the Green’ golf tourney held to support vets

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 14th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dozens of Canadian Forces Veterans from across the province and beyond gathered on the links of Redcliff Riverview Golf Club on Friday afternoon to participate in the first “Valour on the Green” gold tournament that supports the Veterans Association Food Bank and the Field of Crosses Memorial Project. All golfers participating in the tournament ... Read More »

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RCMP Briefs: Bassano RCMP seek suspect in local truck theft with possible ties to Bow Island theft

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP have released a CCTV image of a suspect wanted for stealing a silver 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup on Monday, and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the thief. Police received a report of the stolen vehicle just before 10:15 a.m. on June 9, taken from the owner’s driveway at a home ... Read More »

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Crews handle small grass fire in Strathcona Island Park, no fire ban yet

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday night shortly after 11 p.m. firefighters were called to douse a grass fire in Strathcona Park before it was able to spread further into the surrounding natural area. Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited within city limits and are asking park goers to properly discard cigarette ... Read More »

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Chamber wants members to direct its stance on MCC

By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2025

@@CollinGallant The Chamber of Commerce is asking members if the business lobby group should express a stance on a potential reorganization of the city’s power business under an arm’s length corporation. The Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Alberta held an open house for business owners with energy division officials Monday, and on Thursday circulated a ... Read More »

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Electoral Boundaries Commission in the Hat today as part of province-wide tour

By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission will hold hearings this morning in Medicine Hat. The body is tasked with examining Alberta’s riding boundaries and can suggest altering boundaries to equalize population, or in light of other factors. A series of public meetings across the province this month arrives in the Hat this morning for a ... Read More »

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Home prices in Medicine Hat show no signs of slowing

By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2025

@@CollinGallant Home prices in Medicine Hat continue to spike through the spring real estate market with double-digit growth, new figures show. And it’s only accelerating, with the median home sold in Medicine Hat last month on the market for only 16 days. When all sales are considered, the average closing price matched the average list ... Read More »

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