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MH Interpretive Program hosting Summer Plant Walk on Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Calling all aspiring botanists, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program hopes to introduce residents to its greener neighbours with the Summer Plant Walk. “Have you ever been enjoying one of the many excellent trails here in MedicineHat and wondered, ‘What are these plants?'” asks park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu. “Then this program is perfect for you!” ... Read More »
1 responseKids invited to Police Point for a Colour Quest nature walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An adventure awaits for young children, as the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program dares them to find their favourite colour in Police Point Park. This “Colour Quest” children’s nature walk is part of the Discovery Tree program series, aimed at kids aged 2-5 years. “Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we explore the wonderful ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity sew event will support warmth of Project Linus
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Few things can be more comforting for a child experiencing hardship than the embrace of a blanket, and Project Linus is looking to kickstart the spirit of charity with a community sew. Tracie Brushett, Medicine Hat chapter chair for Project Linus and owner of Thimbles & Thread Sewing Studio, explains that this Saturday is ... Read More »
1 responseEMS-811 Shared Response Line surpasses 50,000 calls, health organizations report
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Primary Care Alberta and Alberta Health Services are boasting the successes of the EMS-811 Shared Response Line, as the 50,000-call milestone has been reached. The line, a provincewide service, connects callers with a registered nurse at Health Link 811 if they are assessed to not be in need of an ambulance, helping avoid unnecessary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uptick in fire service calls typical in summer
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb An uptick in calls for service for the Medicine Hat Fire Service in July follows a year over year trend. The Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to 234 incidents in July, the highest total calls in one month this year. The total has risen throughout the year, but it’s a not-unusual trend according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council candidate would make low taxes top priority
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Gordon Cowan has put his hat in the ring to become a member of the city’s next council, citing affordability as his flagship issue. While born in Swift Current, Cowan has become an active member of the community and has served on several boards and committees, including the Medicine Hat Food ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County of Newell carbon monitoring pilot project receives $3.8 million
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government has announced it will provide Carbon Management Canada with $3.8 million to test a new system designed for monitoring, measurement and verification of carbon dioxide geological storage. The new funding, announced Tuesday, is part of a $12.7-million investment to support three new technology innovation and emissions reduction projects in the province that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff town council receives review of 2024’s financials
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff Corporate Services Department recently presented Redcliff councillors the town’s 2024 annual financial report outlining the town’s performance and financial status, as well as reviews of important projects from 2024. According to the report the more important infrastructure project last year was upgrades to Fifth Street SE that included a water, sewer and storm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organ donation in Alberta continues to rise, organization reports
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Give Life Alberta reported a record number of donors last year, resulting in 423 organs transplanted, saving hundred of lives. In total, there were 317 deceased organ or tissue donors, making these procedures possible. This is the third consecutive year for increasing deceased donation rates in the province, with 273 donors in 2023 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Club seeking to sponsor family public swimming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club is looking to enter into a new three-year agreement to sponsor a family public swimming program at the Redcliff Aquatic Centre. The club proposal went before town council for consideration at the end of July, stating the club is willing to make a $3,000 donation annually until the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coun. McGrogan will challenge for mayor
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Coun. Andy McGrogan will seek re-election in Medicine Hat this fall, albeit for a different chair this time. The first-term city councillor and former Medicine Hat police chief has filed his candidacy for mayor ahead of the 2025 municipal election, submitting his nomination package on Tuesday. McGrogan is the first member of the current ... Read More »
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