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Correction: Industry group misidentified in story on tariffs
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A March 5 article in the News incorrectly identified an industry association which commented on the U.S. tariff issue. The report, titled “Local industry readies for tariff war,” quoted Enserva president Gurpreet Lail. That group, formerly known the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, represents members in the petroleum services industry, not exploration and drilling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding cuts for local mental health service organization force service cuts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Our Collective Journey, a local organization that provides resilience coaching and recovery programs, has reported that operations to help individuals and families in Calgary and other parts of Alberta will cease at the end of March due to funding cuts. The organization, which hosts the annual local Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, will ... Read More »
1 responseFitness, entertainment activities planned at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting a series of fitness sessions aimed to improve strength, cardio and mobility, kicking off next week at the Strathcona Centre. The first All Level Fitness class begins Tuesday and will be instructed by Marla Howard, who has more than 40 years experience as a fitness coach. “I ... Read More »
1 responseCalgary high school students walk out to support striking education workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students attending a Calgary high school located in the city’s southwest walked out of class Wednesday afternoon to support approximately 800 custodial and maintenance staff from CUPE local 40 who have been on strike since Feb. 24. As Lord Beaverbrook students walked out of their afternoon classes, union representatives said ongoing strikes have impacted ... Read More »
1 responseHigh-collision intersection to be reconfigured, though two downtown parking spots will go
By Collin Gallant on March 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Reworking a busy intersection downtown will eliminate two parking spaces in the city’s core this spring, but administrators say nine have been added recently though reconfiguration, while a larger parking review is promised for when construction wraps up. Third Street and Sixth Avenue marks the meeting of two cross-town routes, but is constrained to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax assessment notices now posted on database
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city assessment department posted a searchable assessment database last week, but officially posted notices on Thursday. Those should begin arriving with Hat property owners ahead of tax rate adjustment by city council in May that will finalize tax bills. City council last December approved a 5.6 per cent municipal property tax increase as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council candidate from 2021 becomes first to register for municipal election
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The first candidate for city council elections is officially registered – 2021 council candidate and web-journalist Kelly Allard. Her name appears on the city’s 2025 election list of candidates, which until now has been blank since the official nomination period opened on Jan. 1. This year all municipal and school board voters in Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT says drug bust included man who served prison term for manslaughter
By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Organized crime investigators in Medicine Hat allege that a man released from prison on a manslaughter conviction in 2022 soon began working in the drug trade between Calgary and Medicine Hat. Abdullah Mela, 28, was arrested in Brooks on Feb. 28 by RCMP officers, and investigators say they seized more than a kilogram on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters battle two structure fires; responded to more than 200 calls for service in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the year’s shortest month, local firefighters report responding to two structure fires and 10 outside fires, as well as 28 motor vehicles accidents in the more than 200 calls for service they received in February. The Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services also responded to 36 medical calls, 59 fire alarm calls and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!175+ vendors to showcase SE Alberta Home and Leisure show
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Home and Leisure Trade Show is right around the corner, and this year aims to be bigger and better than ever. Over 175 vendors signing up has resulted in a completely packed Cypress Centre, says events manager Brad Tajiri. “We have businesses from the city, from Cypress County, the Brooks-Newell region, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP upcoming nature walk won’t stink as it covers the elusive skunk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The latest nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program invites those curious to get to know one of their more elusive neighbours, the skunk. “Quiet, intriguing and occasionally smelly,” as MHIP describes them, this walk will allow residents to learn more about these curious beats, who share traits with both cats and dogs. ... Read More »
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