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Kinsmen Club seeking to sponsor family public swimming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club is looking to enter into a new three-year agreement to sponsor a family public swimming program at the Redcliff Aquatic Centre. The club proposal went before town council for consideration at the end of July, stating the club is willing to make a $3,000 donation annually until the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coun. McGrogan will challenge for mayor
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Coun. Andy McGrogan will seek re-election in Medicine Hat this fall, albeit for a different chair this time. The first-term city councillor and former Medicine Hat police chief has filed his candidacy for mayor ahead of the 2025 municipal election, submitting his nomination package on Tuesday. McGrogan is the first member of the current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta closes museum section for a few days for maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2025
The Old Factory section of Medalta museum is closed as of Tuesday to allow for safety upgrades and maintenance. It is expected the needed work will take no longer than a few days to a week, but may be longer if circumstances require. Medalta expressed gratitude for patience and understanding from residents as they make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting safety series with police and firefighters
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Later this month the Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a Senior Safety Series in collaboration with the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services. The workshop titled “Safe Living 101” will cover fire prevention tips, ways to detect a scam and life-saving trends on Aug. 21. Officers will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two legendary bands, one talented tribute group
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is bringing in a tribute for the ages during its annual Cars & Guitars event. From the Vancouver area, Arrival is a tribute band to ABBA, and Dreams is a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac consisting of the same members, says band member Tracy Masson, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festivities planned at Big Marble Go for International Youth Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Families are encouraged to save the date for International Youth Day, and a chance to celebrate being kids with various activities. Those aged 8-17 can enjoy a variety of activities at the Big Marble Go Centre, including a giant slip n’ slide, foam party, pickleball and nerf battles, as well as unlimited access to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school division announces back to school schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Grade 1-12 Catholic students will return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 3, while kindergarten and Early Learning programs will begin Friday, Sept. 5. On Monday, the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education released updates to its school calendar, school bus and bell schedule, as well as information on the free My First Ride event ... Read More »
1 responseNordic Ski Club now ready to teach biathlon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nordic Ski Club is expanding its horizons with the help of a grant from Biathlon Canada, and residents are invited to come out and try their hand at the new sport possibility. “We are currently the only zone in Alberta that is not represented in biathlon at the Alberta Winter Games,” said Donna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresh off the stock, certified Taber cob season arrives
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The summer days start early for Dave Johnson and his team from Johnson Fresh Farms as they beat the sunshine and begin picking fresh corn off the stocks around 3 a.m. “Every day the trucks load up with fresh corn and then drive out to Medicine Hat, Brooks, we do have a stand in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County announces four scholarships for aspiring post-secondary students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Friday, Cypress County announced four scholarships and bursaries worth $1,000 each, available for high school students planning to pursue higher education. The county council is offering two $1,000 scholarships which are targeted toward students pursuing technical programs. Applicants must register to commence their first year of studies at the recognized post-secondary institution and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP Caucus putting $1M into Cypress County utility infrastructure
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The United Conservative Caucus is investing more than $1 million into Cypress County, as part of a larger support effort for rural Alberta. “This investment is great news for our region. By investing in our local utility infrastructure, we are investing in the future wellbeing of our communities,” said Justin Wright, Parliamentary Secretary for ... Read More »
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