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Composition nothing new for pair at Rotary festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The composition class during the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival has had the same two competitors for several years, and like each year before, they were thrilled to show off their latest creations. Sixteen-year-old Aidyn Martens and 18-year-old Anders Currah have each been creating their own original pieces for as long as they can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge City council votes no on new election laws
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 12th, 2025
Lethbridge city council on Tuesday sent a strong message to the provincial government that it doesn’t support the ban on electronic ballot counting devices in October’s municipal election. Lethbridge council unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Rajko Dodic asking the provincial government to let the City of Lethbridge tabulate votes in October’s ... Read More »
2 responsesNew arson charge laid on previously charged Medicine Hat man
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who was just sentenced on arson charges is facing new allegations he lit a dangerous fire a few days after his release. Aiden Matthew Duchscherer, 39, appeared in Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on Tuesday for a first appearance on charges of arson damaging property, disobeying a court order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lonely ballot in local riding
By Collin Gallant on March 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP is calling for an election, but at this point, Glen Motz is only one of two names that could appear on local ballot – a number that doesn’t yet include a Liberal or New Democrat choice. Canada must have a federal election by Oct. 20, according to a fixed election law, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag minister promotes Buy Alberta ad campaign during ever-changing tariff talks
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 12th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As discussions continue with several agricultural agencies, boards and commissions across the province, RJ Siguardson, minister of agriculture and irrigation, stresses the importance of buying local and supporting domestic producers throughout these uncertain economic times. The Minister says his government has received multiple calls from industry representatives asking to better promote domestic agriculture on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New build permits slow in February, still on yearly average
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews New building permits in Medicine Hat slowed in February but are relatively even with early 2024, according to new figures released by the city’s planning department. The total estimated value of approved construction projects over the first two months of 2025 was $4.7 million, about $700,000 less than the same time frame in 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters report speedy response times; attend to more than 2,400 emergency calls in 24
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 12th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On average, Medicine Hat firefighters responded to calls five seconds sooner than their targeted time last year, a response time that is already several minutes below the provincial average response time for calls in communities of a similar size. Monday Fire Chief Chad Eakins presented the Fire and Emergency Services 2024 year-in-review report to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose PS lays out capital priorities at March meeting
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools has an eye on the future as they approved their 2026-2029 capital plan. Their number one priority in the near future is the Redcliff Replacement School Project, which is currently in the planning stage following the approval of the change of scope from the province, said Ryan Boser, chief financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Foundation aims to support mental health with May gala
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Health Foundation announced the third annual Community Cares Gala, an opportunity for the community to come together to build better healthcare supports for the city. “Help us make an amazing community impact, raising $50,000 for equipment upgrades in the mental health unit at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital,” said MHHF. This ... Read More »
1 responseBexte gets Bow River CPC nod: Report
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews David Bexte, a farm producer from Arrowood, Alta., has earned the Conservative Party nomination in the Bow River riding, according to a notice from the party’s association in the electoral district that includes Brooks and Taber. No results from voting on March 6 and 7 in Taber, Brooks and Strathmore were released. Bexte will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prospective royals learn from the best at Queen boot camp
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Rodeo Royalty hopefuls made their way out to the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede office on Sunday, for a change to learn everything they need for this year’s Queen competition. The experience was slightly surreal for Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede Princess Charlatan Sandford and Stampede Queen Charlie Christie, who said it feels like it ... Read More »
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