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River came up but going back down now
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Widespread rain in southern Alberta last weekend quadrupled the flow in the South Saskatchewan River, but levels at Medicine Hat now appearing to be receding. Most of southeast Alberta received one to one-and-one-half inches of rain during showers that extended across the province from June 20 to 23. That included up to five inches, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan increases investment in short line railway infrastructure
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Short Line railways in Saskatchewan will receive a near doubling of provincial infrastructure funding in 2025, that province announced on June 17. The increase of $470,000 to 13 regional rail operators brings the government’s share of the Short Line Railway Improvement programs to $1 million, with lines providing matching funds. Specific to the southwest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MCC as proposed would split power, gas
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 27th, 2025
@CollinGallant For 10 years, profits at the power plant have offset losses in the City of Medicine Hat’s gas production business, but a current proposal to create a corporate board would split up the two halves of Medicine Hat’s energy interests. A municipally controlled corporation, akin to Enmax in Calgary, is being explored to “drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre releases statement on notorious ‘grandparent’ phone scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre has released a press statement warning that seniors continue to remain at risk of getting scammed of their finances by criminals who pretend to be family members in need of immediate financial assistance. According to the press release, the phone scams are evolving and can include fake donations that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!End of an era; Kiwanis Club discontinues Best Block program to focus on children’s programming
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since 1946, the News has been publishing photos of exceptional lawns, gardens and properties of local homeowners each week during the summer to promote the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat’s Best Block program, which highlights neighbourhood appeal and recognizes those who take extra pride in keeping their properties neat, tidy and beautiful. The club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters, councillors ask, ‘Who’s the boss?’
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2025
@CollinGallant A city-controlled corporation would have the authority to make operational and substantial business decisions at the power plant through a board of directors, but could not sell itself or make “material changes” without council approval, Medicine Hat officials said Tuesday, But, what constitutes a material change is up for discussion, according to the city’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanctions on local doctor lifted after ruling on sexual misconduct overturned
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A professional standards appeal board has quashed a ruling that a Medicine Hat doctor performed sex acts with an autistic patient eight years ago. That lifts sanctions against Dr. Ian Gebhardt, and also denies a cross-appeal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta officials that the sanctions were too light and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Happy centennial, Canada!
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Dominion Day, Confederation Day and Canada Day. In 1967 Canada and Hatters celebrated the nation’s centennial in style, and the party lasted in the Hat for months and concluded with a joint centennial and Stampede parade that drew 28,000 people to downtown. The News is looking back at major events and local interest as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek assistance identifying man involved in altercation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have released a security camera screenshot of a male wearing a baseball hat, dark jacket, blue jeans and boots who is believed to be a person of interest related to an altercation at a Redcliff gas station last Sunday. Police say the altercation occurred at approximately 4 p.m., and the male ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torch run honours local athletes prior to Special Olympics
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Athletes who represent Medicine Hat at the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games this July received a warmhearted send-off by members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run team downtown Wednesday afternoon. Twenty athletes, who will compete in approximately 10 events at the Summer Games held in Grande Prairie from July 11-13, were joined by officers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local rising country star gets gift of touring in style
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Rising local country music star Morgan Klaiber will saddle up on some new horsepower as she hits the road for several performances across Western Canada this summer in a new truck and trailer gifted by Sun City Ford Wednesday afternoon. The donation coincides with the dealership’s aim to support local talent, including Klaiber, whose ... Read More »
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