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Free student orientation event for first-time bus riders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division released details on this summer’s My First Ride Program, which prepares first-time school bus riders for the upcoming year. This is a free event and open to kindergarten students and all other first-time bus riders, giving them a chance to experience riding a school bus before the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province’s new $7.5M support for care givers triples its current investment
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta says it is working to better care for the mental wellbeing of those who care for others, with a $7.5-million investment for continuing care workers. “Continuing care staff show up day after day to support Albertans in some of their most vulnerable moments. With this investment, we’re making sure continuing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of C seeking cattle producers for research study
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are looking to conduct interviews with cattle producers to gain a better understanding of which veterinary services are valued most, and how accessible those services are. The Alberta Beef Producers says Dr. John Remant and doctor of veterinary medicine student Reillee Duperron are looking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for July 2025
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
Friday, July 4 North/South 1. Marnie Burry – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Lorena Kelly – Betty Biffard East/West 1. Rita Langford – Lloyd Fowlie 2. Terry Lynn Noble – James Van Dam Tuesday, July 8 Howell Movement 1. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford 2. Maggie Burrows – James Van Dam 3. Leslie Tomczyk – Pat Hannay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre results for June 2025
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
Monday, June 2 1. George Marsall 2. Dennis Smith 3. Loretta Donahue, Janet Squires, Lloyd Fowlie, George Evans, Kathy King, Butch Hiltz > tie 4. Mike Alcock 5. Marie Couch, Mike Beaton Thursday, June 5 1. Terry Young 2. Philip Conroy 3. Shirley Brooks 4. Lloyd Fowlie 5. Al Carruthers Monday, June 9 1. Frankie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tickets on sale for movie night youth-centre fundraiser at Redcliff pool
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Aquatic Centre is teaming up with the Redcliff Youth Centre to host a movie night fundraiser at the swimming pool with a screening of Jurassic World. Tickets are now on sale for the Neon Lights $ Movie Night Fundraiser, which will include glow-in-the-dark games and competitions with prizes, foam cannons and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: The original ‘gate’
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
In June of 1972 five men were caught breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel and Office Building in Washington, D.C. The goal was to wiretap phones and steal documents and information that could help ensure re-election for Richard Nixon that November. The president then used government agencies as part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local chef running for council says social issues can’t be forgotten
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Taking his first steps into the world of politics, local restaurateur Adam Koch has announced his intent to run for Medicine Hat city council. Koch was born and raised within the city, and is the owner of Hometown Culinary. While he is not a traditional politician, he believes that will allow him to offer ... 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!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 »
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