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Province outlines school zone safety, bus etiquette as kids get back into routine
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With back to school in full swing, the government of Alberta seeks to remind residents of school bus etiquette. “Kids are excited to be back and may be distracted or move unpredictably as they head to and from school,” said the province. “Afternoon traffic adds to the risk. It’s important for drivers to slow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottle collection will help 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy thrice in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2025
The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is reaching out to the community to help fund its continued advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies with a bottle drive. Those who have spare bottles and cans they would be interested in donating are asked to bring them to the Big Marble Go Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS Church hosting annual clothing drive, donations and volunteers welcome
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Medicine Hat is hosting a clothing drive next weekend, keeping an annual tradition alive. The event will collect gently used articles of clothing of all styles and sizes from members of the community on Sept. 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the church, located at 7 Sierra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletic Park parking lot construction underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Construction has begun to replace the deteriorating parking lot at Athletic Park as crews perform structural and surface repairs to fill in cracking and potholes. Construction was scheduled to begin later in the year to reduce impact on facility programming and is expected to conclude in early October. Once complete, the parking lot will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter heading to study at famous University of Cambridge
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Later this month, Hatter Gareth Campbell is heading to England to pursue his research on how plastics bond at a molecular level at the prestigious University of Cambridge, which includes notable alumni like Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin and Issac Newton. Campbell grew up in Medicine Hat and attended River Heights Elementary, Alexandra Middle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community concerns delay adoption of Transportation Master Plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Council has decided to postpone a decision on the Transportation Master Plan, the Active Transportation Strategy and the Transportation Safety Strategy until the first quarter of 2026 due to concerns and questions brought up by members of the community. The postponement is intended to provide an opportunity for further public engagement related to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed in desperate need of clothing donations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed is reaching out to residents in Medicine Hat seeking donations for clothing. The non-profit says it is running out of clothes that help support vulnerable people in the community. “We are quite low,” reads a post on the Mustard Seed Facebook account. “We’ve been so fortunate to have your support, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grow the tax base, keep taxes down, council hopeful says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Dave Toth says he has watched the city stagnate for a decade, and is ready to get things back on track. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Toth has always believed that if you desire a change, you need to be the one to put in the work to see it happen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches labour market portal as tool for workers, employers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government has launched a new Labour Market Information portal to assist Albertans and employers alike with labour-related data, indicators and trends. “Alberta’s economy is strong, diverse and full of opportunity, and we want to ensure Albertans have every tool available to seize it,” said Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Editorial: Time for a new challenge
By Scott Schmidt on September 6th, 2025
Early this November will mark my 15th year as part of the Medicine Hat News team, and in that time I have seen a number of newsroom variations along the way. As it did for so many, the COVID pandemic took an obvious toll on the business side of what we do, but no matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking public assistance in vehicle collision; armed robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service reached out to the community Friday seeking help in two separate incidents. Officers are requesting help identifying a man involved in an armed robbery on Monday evening. The man, wearing a specific baseball hat covered with NFL team logo decals, a face mask, dark coloured T-shirt and blue jeans, ... Read More »
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