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Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter moving into newly renovated space
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is moving back into its emergency house following expansion. The Phoenix Safe House originally opened in 1998, and has seen an increase in demand for services since, which eventually exceeded the footprint of the building, requiring more space. Construction on the safe house began in November of 2023, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education, support and love fill the air during honouring of those lost to drug poisoning
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library courtyard was a scene of support and remembrance Thursday evening, as residents gathered to honour those lost to the drug toxicity crisis. The event featured resources for those affected by addiction, be it themselves or a loved one, from free naloxone training to information on how to deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smaller Living: City touts backyard suites as cost-of-living saver
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Small dwellings and suites built in Medicine Hat backyards are part of the city’s plan to offer more affordable living options to residents without overburdening infrastructure. A backyard suite is essentially a conventional home but smaller, typically 600 to 700 square feet, built in a homeowner’s backyard, to code, with separate hookups to water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newest council hopeful looks to bring global experience
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Yusuf Mohammed hopes to bring not just experiences from within the city with his bid to become a city councillor, but from around the world. Having lived in the city for more than 20 years and raised his children here, Mohammed has a deep love for the vibrant, diverse community he calls home. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters remind motorists students are back in class
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Today marks the first day back to school for several Medicine Hat students, and the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is reminding motorists to expect extra traffic, and school buses, on the roads and to give yourself extra time to commute safely. Motorists should also expect more pedestrian and cycling traffic on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City puts forward new special transit policy
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City staff are recommending changes to special transit services that offer specialized, shared-ride and curb-to-curb transportation service for people who live with disabilities. On Monday, staff presented committee members an updated policy which aims to improve the quality of service, safety and efficiency of the current Accessible Special Transit for Persons Who Quality policy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful says more incentives needed to attract business
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com It might be difficult to find a major board that Chris Hellman hasn’t been on; now, he seeks to add Medicine Hat city council to the list. Hellman has served on several board of directors over the course of a decade-plus, including the Chamber of Commerce, Medicine Hat Health Foundation, Root Cellar, the Kinsmen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local AUPE employees rally in solidarity of negotiating members
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As workers wait for word on final mediations, local members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees took to the downtown sidewalks on Wednesday afternoon. The rally took place outside the Provincial Building on Wednesday, as workers from various provincial sectors came together to chant, march and enjoy some pizza together despite the heat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP seek suspect in assault at local bar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 28th, 2025
Redcliff RCMP are investigating an assault with a weapon at the local bar ‘Who’s on Third’. RCMP say an investigation has been opened into an assault that occurred on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m. The victim was seen speaking to a group of people at the bar when she appears to have been told to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk will observe and discuss Ross Creek Coulee flora
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is taking a deep look at the flora of Ross Creek Coulee, and hopes residents will come along. The latest guided nature walk offering, “Plants of Ross Creek Coulee,” will take place Sept. 7, beginning at 10:30a.m. Starting in East Glen, a park interpreter will highlight some of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Drug Coal Coalition hosting two events to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In honour of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition is hosting a pair of events to bring people together for support and solidarity. Today in the library courtyard starting at 4 p.m., there will be space for support and reflection, as well as an open mic and a series of information ... Read More »
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