September 17th, 2025

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Valedictorians of 2025: Hat High’s top student looks to make mark in biomedical research

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 21st, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year’s class valedictorian from Medicine Hat High School has made headlines recently for her research on how to possibly treat bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics, and says she plans to continue pursuing her passion in clinical research. Fatema Riaz was notified in May she was the this year’s valedictorian, scoring ... Read More »

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CNRL to sell gas stake to ease competition concerns over Palliser Block

By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 2025

@MedicineHatNews CNRL has agreed to sell controlling interest in a Drumheller-area natural gas processing plant to allay regulator’s concerns that its purchase of the Schlumberger’s share in Palliser Block would create an unfair advantage. The Competition Bureau of Canada announced Friday that Canadian Natural Resources will consent to sell a majority stake in the Seiu ... Read More »

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Cypress County straddle plants part of $5.15B assets purchase by Keyera

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 21st, 2025

@CollinGallant Canadian company Keyera will acquire domestic natural gas handling assets of Plains All-American Pipeline, including two large straddle plants in Cypress County, the companies announced June 17. The Empress straddle and fractionation plants handle liquid natural gas exports from the province to Eastern Canada, and combining with Plains’ other storage and handling facilities, alongside ... Read More »

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CRTC takes action to help bring high-speed Internet to County of Forty Mile

By Southern Alberta Newspapers on June 20th, 2025

The CRTC is taking action to help bring high-speed fibre Internet to 18 rural communities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing over $17 million to these projects including the County of Forty Mile. The Commission approved the County of Forty Mile’s funding application for up to $3,250,751 ... Read More »

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Annual MHPS auction of unclaimed property items goes Saturday

By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews “Rain or Shine” the annual Medicine Hat police auction will proceed on Saturday morning to dispose of seized or recovered property collected by MHPS this winter. About 100 bicycles are among a large number of tools being handled by Gateway Auction Services during bidding in the parking lot located across from MHPS headquarters at ... Read More »

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City partners with YMCA for $50 ‘Rec and Ride’ youth passes

By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat and YMCA are offering a youth pass that will allow unlimited transit rides and free entry to pools and gyms over the summer school holidays, the two groups announced Thursday. Sales of the $50 “Rec and Ride Youth Pass” begin Monday on the city’s website, allowing teenagers aged 13-17 ... Read More »

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ATA concerned with province’s new paid COVID vaccine plan

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the province decides most Albertans will have to pay for COVID-19 vaccines beginning this fall, the government is facing backlash from several organizations, including the Alberta Teachers Association. President Jason Schilling sent a letter Thursday to Adriana LaGrange, one of three health ministers, highlighting the important role of vaccines in keeping schools a ... Read More »

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Woman arrested for assaulting police officer

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-six-year-old Flora Mona is facing several charges after confronting officers armed with a knife following a dispute that took place at a residence in Brooks on Wednesday afternoon. RCMP attended the home shortly after 3:15 p.m. to locate Mona, who was wanted on warrants related to an assault and failure to attend court. Upon ... Read More »

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Valedictorians of 2025: CHHS top student dreams of coming home to open dental practice

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 20th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year’s class valedictorian at Crescent Heights High School has aspirations of becoming a dentist in Medicine Hat, or perhaps a teacher in physics or chemistry, but before that, Micheal MacIntosh plans to spend a year at Medicine Hat College before moving to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. Last month MacIntosh was ... Read More »

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Teen’s body recovered after drowning in Oldman River at Lethbridge

By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The body of a teenager who drowned attempting to swim across the Oldman River at Lethbridge was recovered Thursday morning, the Lethbridge Regional Police Service announced. Authorities say they were called to the scene at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday by a report that the 17-year-old male went under the water near the High ... Read More »

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Students share dance skills after graduating Alberta Ballet program

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 20th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Grade 1-4 students at George Davison School put their best foot forward Thursday afternoon as they performed dance and movement routines they’ve learned for their parents and guardians. Over the past six weeks the students participated in an outreach program provided by Alberta Ballet Canada, established to provide access to high quality dance programs ... Read More »

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