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City funding proposal for Stampede upgrades could be ready in coming weeks

By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A final proposal for the city to help fund Stampede grandstand redevelopment and expansion could come forward next month, a committee heard Monday. The five-year-old issue became a public appeal for municipal funds in 2023 with Medicine Hat Stampede officials stating they had secured a funding model with the province, but it required significant ... Read More »

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Prices for homes in Medicine Hat on the climb recently

By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews Home prices in Medicine Hat continue to rise coming out of winter. New figures from the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board show residential unit prices through the first three months of the year were 10 per cent higher than at this point in 2024. That includes an 8 per cent increase for detached homes ... Read More »

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Charity reminder: Library’s food for fines runs every Thursday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 15th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is reminding users of its ongoing Food for Fines charity campaign that allows users to pay off overdue fines with non-perishable food items that will be donated to the local food bank. Each Thursday the library will accept up to 10 non-perishable food items with each item valued for ... Read More »

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NDP urges public to push for public inquiry into ‘CorruptCare’ scandal

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 15th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta NDP released a statement Monday urging MLAs to vote in favour of a fully independent public inquiry regarding the current investigation into the province’s health-care procurement practices. “The UCP government is interfering in the Auditor General’s investigation of the ‘CorruptCare’ scandal by issuing gag orders on public servants. They are also misleading ... Read More »

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Brooks Composite High School placed under lockdown due to potential threat

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 15th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP say they have arrested a male youth in relation to a potential threat at Brooks Composite High School, which was placed under immediate lockdown Monday while police searched the premises. At approximately 8:25 a.m. on Monday, police received a report of the potential threat at the high school and responded by completing ... Read More »

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MHIP plans discovery walk of Southeast Hill Trail

By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 2025

Whether the Southeast Hill Trail is a longtime favourite or a new discovery, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hoping to bring residents out to fall in love with it, possibly all over again. “Join an interpreter on Friday, April 25 as we explore one of the scenic views in Medicine Hat! This area overlooks ... Read More »

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Rooftop Campout raises more than $13K for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

By BRENDAN MILLER on April 15th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Despite blowing snow flurries and temperatures dipping below freezing at night, four local firefighters braved the elements on the roof of Station No. 2 to raise $13,348.16 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada over the weekend. Every year local crews support the charity through the “Fill the Boot” or “Rooftop Campout” campaign that has become the ... Read More »

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Province makes plea for added support to local economy

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 15th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to ongoing uncertainty regarding the global economy, Alberta’s Government has launched a campaign to help enable residents to support their fellow Albertans. “It’s time to let these hard-working Albertans know we have their back. Now, more than ever, we need to shop local and buy made-in-Alberta products,” said RJ Sigurdson, Minister of ... Read More »

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Three people charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 12th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Friday morning Medicine Hat police conducted a vehicle stop on the Trans-Canada Highway after observing that a licence plate on a vehicle did not match the registration. Once the officer approached the vehicle and began interacting with the driver and passengers, they noticed contraband cigarettes and drug paraphernalia in plain view. This resulted in ... Read More »

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Heritage Trail section on River Road renamed after Kiwanis Club

By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews A section of the city’s Heritage Trail Network will be renamed to honour a local service club after council endorsed the move. The Devonian Trail, which runs along River Road to Lions Park, will become “Kiwanis Centennial Trail” to honour the 1924 formation of the local group. It comes after two years of discussions ... Read More »

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Community invited to celebrate Holy Week with a non-denominational Easter celebration

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 12th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the whole community to celebrate Holy Week with them, with a non-denominational Easter celebration on Saturday. While many are familiar with Easter as a holiday, says Bruce Hill, communications director for the Church here in Medicine Hat, they are hoping to bring people together ... Read More »

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