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City will operate pound moving forward
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 9th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The care for un-homed animals by licensed providers, assistance of veterinary technicians and volunteers will now be run by the city and not a third-party animal welfare group. On Monday the city announced it will operate the facility permanently after staffers were not satisfied with two requests to operate the animal pound service from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual youth rodeo highlighted by Dunmore Equestrian Centre’s ribbon-cutting of indoor facility
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This past Saturday saw both old and new stands filled at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre, for new cowboys and new beginnings. The day celebrated young rodeo talent with the Dunmore Equestrian Little Britches Rodeo, accompanied by an event a longtime coming, as the association finally cut the ribbon on its indoor arena. The project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News welcomes new reporter Zoe Mason
By ZOE MASON on September 9th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com I am thrilled to be joining the team at the Medicine Hat News. Born and raised in Brampton, Ont., I discovered my passion for journalism after moving to Ottawa in 2018 to study political science and history at the University of Ottawa. There, I joined my campus publication, The Fulcrum, where I served first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP lay charges in large tobacco seizure
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two individuals have been charged with several offences after Brooks RCMP and members of the AGLC TEU South (Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Tobaccos Enforcement Unit) seized more than 1,600 cartons of contraband cigarettes. Mounties executed a search warrant on a home in Brooks last Wednesday on Sept. 3 that led to the seizure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayoral candidate forum to be held at Veiner Centre in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre has announced it will be hosting a mayoral candidate forum next month to allow candidates to share their views and policies and plans for the city with members of the public, specifically what is planned to support seniors. The two-hour mayoral candidate forum will be held Oct. 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter heading to study at famous University of Cambridge
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Later this month, Hatter Gareth Campbell is heading to England to pursue his research on how plastics bond at a molecular level at the prestigious University of Cambridge, which includes notable alumni like Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin and Issac Newton. Campbell grew up in Medicine Hat and attended River Heights Elementary, Alexandra Middle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community concerns delay adoption of Transportation Master Plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Council has decided to postpone a decision on the Transportation Master Plan, the Active Transportation Strategy and the Transportation Safety Strategy until the first quarter of 2026 due to concerns and questions brought up by members of the community. The postponement is intended to provide an opportunity for further public engagement related to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province outlines school zone safety, bus etiquette as kids get back into routine
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With back to school in full swing, the government of Alberta seeks to remind residents of school bus etiquette. “Kids are excited to be back and may be distracted or move unpredictably as they head to and from school,” said the province. “Afternoon traffic adds to the risk. It’s important for drivers to slow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottle collection will help 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy thrice in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2025
The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is reaching out to the community to help fund its continued advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies with a bottle drive. Those who have spare bottles and cans they would be interested in donating are asked to bring them to the Big Marble Go Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS Church hosting annual clothing drive, donations and volunteers welcome
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Medicine Hat is hosting a clothing drive next weekend, keeping an annual tradition alive. The event will collect gently used articles of clothing of all styles and sizes from members of the community on Sept. 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the church, located at 7 Sierra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletic Park parking lot construction underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Construction has begun to replace the deteriorating parking lot at Athletic Park as crews perform structural and surface repairs to fill in cracking and potholes. Construction was scheduled to begin later in the year to reduce impact on facility programming and is expected to conclude in early October. Once complete, the parking lot will ... Read More »
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