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Daylight Saving time begins Sunday, check smoke/CO alarms
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, bringing with it the semi-annual reminder from fire departments to replace smoke alarm batteries. Carbon monoxide detectors should also be attended, according to Medicine Hat Fire Services. Most areas in Canada will see local time advance one hour with the exception of some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s transportation plan goes public
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city’s proposed Transportation masterplan will be unveiled at two open houses in the coming week. The plan, which guides city roadway maintenance and developments as well as trial network, was last updated in 2012, and a new draft version from city staff will fold in an new active transportation plan, covering cycling and ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks RCMP investigating pair of B&Es, seeking suspects
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks Mounties have asked for public assistance in locating suspects involved in two recent break-and-enter calls. On Wednesday, police responded to a call at a residence on Charlesworth Crescent. Upon arrival officers determined that a suspect was able to gain entry into the residence sometime between the period of March 3 and 5. RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior pianists bring impressive talents to the Rotary Music Festival stage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2025 Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival continues, with junior pianists beginning to make their entrance on Thursday. Various styles of piano music were performed by young musicians in the Medicine Hat College Recital Hall, all looking to leave their performances even better than how they began. Some are relatively new at their craft, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Industry group misidentified in story on tariffs
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A March 5 article in the News incorrectly identified an industry association which commented on the U.S. tariff issue. The report, titled “Local industry readies for tariff war,” quoted Enserva president Gurpreet Lail. That group, formerly known the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, represents members in the petroleum services industry, not exploration and drilling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business owner advocates for Cerebral Palsy month, thanks community for support
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This month the province is encouraging residents to wear a green ribbon and support local agencies that assist Albertans living with Cerebral Palsy, a permanent physical disability affecting mobility and muscle strength. Carter Jones, who owns a local car detailing company and has been living with Cerebral Palsy since birth, says despite many challenges ... Read More »
1 responseFitness, entertainment activities planned at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a series of fitness sessions aimed to improve strength, cardio and mobility, kicking off next week at the Strathcona Centre. The first All Level Fitness class begins Tuesday and will be instructed by Marla Howard, who has more than 40 years experience as a fitness coach. “I ... Read More »
1 responseFunding cuts for local mental health service organization force service cuts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Our Collective Journey, a local organization that provides resilience coaching and recovery programs, has reported that operations to help individuals and families in Calgary and other parts of Alberta will cease at the end of March due to funding cuts. The organization, which hosts the annual local Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, will ... Read More »
1 responseMHIP hosting afternoon nature walk for the spring equinox
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The official first day of spring is in less than three weeks, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to search for the signs of the season. The Spring Equinox Nature Walk, which will take place in Police Point Park from 2-3 p.m on March 20, will search for “returning migratory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary high school students walk out to support striking education workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students attending a Calgary high school located in the city’s southwest walked out of class Wednesday afternoon to support approximately 800 custodial and maintenance staff from CUPE local 40 who have been on strike since Feb. 24. As Lord Beaverbrook students walked out of their afternoon classes, union representatives said ongoing strikes have impacted ... Read More »
1 responseHigh-collision intersection to be reconfigured, though two downtown parking spots will go
By Collin Gallant on March 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Reworking a busy intersection downtown will eliminate two parking spaces in the city’s core this spring, but administrators say nine have been added recently though reconfiguration, while a larger parking review is promised for when construction wraps up. Third Street and Sixth Avenue marks the meeting of two cross-town routes, but is constrained to ... Read More »
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