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Valedictorian’s of 2024: Monsignor McCoy’s top graduate grounded in the moment while knowing exactly where he’s headed

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 4th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Monsignor McCoy valedictorian Even Ma told his graduating class to “be happy in the moments rather than happy in the future” during his graduation speech, hoping to convey an enjoyment of the present moment in life and not focusing too much on the future. The recent graduate has put a little thought into his ... Read More »

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Council to formally request more provincial money for policing

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City council will request the province provide more financial support for policing in the city. A letter to Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis will specifically ask that the province “provide additional funding to support the hiring of two additional police officers” that would bolster ongoing work to add resources in problem areas. Chief Al ... Read More »

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Parkside School students spend the day in precautionary hold and secure

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Monday saw Parkside Jr. High School on a hold and secure, keeping students inside during breaks and physical education. The choice was made “out of an abundance of caution,” said Prairie Rose Public Schools in a letter sent out to Parkside parents, following a threat made toward a student over the weekend. A hold ... Read More »

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Park improvements underway at Southview, Simpson

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 4th, 2024

Construction at Southview and Simpson Parks got underway Monday. The city announced the construction for a landscape and irrigation improvement project has started with an anticipated completion date of the fall. Officials say the primary focus of the project aims to rehabilitate the irrigation system and enhance the trail network in the area. The project ... Read More »

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Adult trivia night returns at the Nature Centre

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews With prizes and bragging rights on the line, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is excited to announce a return of its adult trivia night. “Our main aim is to encourage continuous learning and provide a bit of a challenge,” said MHIP in a press release. “This time around, we’ve added some new categories, extra ... Read More »

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Power prices remain well below provincial floating rate

By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Power prices in Medicine Hat this month will be about one third less than the floating rate in the rest of the province – a figure on which the city based its default pricing up until last fall. Medicine Hat’s quarterly price for power in June will be 7.95 cents per kilowatt hour – ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre celebrates Seniors Week as province supports healthy aging

By BRENDAN MILLER on June 4th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In recognition of the vital role older residents play by volunteering and building a supportive community, staff at the Unison at Veiner Centre are welcoming all non-members to celebrate Seniors Week with several free activities. Staff at the Veiner Centre say this year they focused Seniors Week programming on engagement and participation by hosting ... Read More »

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City directs admin to finalize CCUS deal

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2024

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A partnership to advance a regional carbon capture and sequestration hub near Medicine Hat could be moving toward a formal commercial agreement. With few details discussed, city council approved 8-0 on Monday giving senior staff the authority to finalize a deal that conforms to terms discussed in a closed meeting of council on May ... Read More »

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Monday in Medicine Hat, June 3

By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2024

Spectrum weekend in Medicine provided warm weather for good crowds in Kin Coulee park. Light rain Saturday and a chance of showers on Sunday and Monday should give way to sunshine this week and a potential for 30C temperatures next weekend. At council tonight Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight (YouTube broadcast hereĀ and Rogers Community ... Read More »

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Police seeking assistance with wire theft investigation

By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2024

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking assistance in regards to a recent theft of electrical wire. Early Monday morning, say police, two unknown persons caused damage to the compound of an electrical company in the southwest quadrant of the city. A large amount of electrical wire was stolen. The suspects appear to be operating ... Read More »

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Calgary company finds helium deposit near the Hat

By COLLIN GALLANT on June 1st, 2024

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A helium deposit has been found on the outskirts of Medicine Hat – the city that announced six years ago it could be an epicentre of the developing niche resource sector. Global Helium, a Calgary-based exploration and development company, announced this month it has proven amounts of the rare element in two wells drilled ... Read More »

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