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College hosts gathering to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than one-hundred residents gathered at Medicine Hat College on Monday evening to participate in a public gathering, prayer and awareness walk on the National Day of Awareness for Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Also known as Red Dress Day, each year on May 5 during the national day of remembrance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City managerial pay scale system up for review
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The system of determining compensation for city hall managers and non-union positions will likely be revamped this spring, but figures weren’t made public Monday and won’t be voted upon until council can see the numbers in a closed session later this month. Administrators state that eventually the figures will be accessible by the public, ... Read More »
1 responseWeek-long comprehensive Indigenous learning kicks off at Medicine Hat College
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This week students at public schools in the Hat will be participating in an immersive learning experience exploring the traditions of the Blackfoot, Cree and MĂ©tis cultures during the return of Kiskihkeyimowin, meaning “sharing good teachings” in Plains Cree. The educational events began Monday morning with an opening ceremony that included a grand entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex sees profits soar in first quarter, despite lower production
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Profits were higher for Methanex to start 2025, as higher prices for methanol were recorded and the Canadian company reported separately it has restarted its new production plant at Geismar, La. First-quarter financial reports released Wednesday stated net income in the first three months at US$111 million, double that of the same period in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids in ICU now, province pleads for more vaccinations
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With 265 cases of measles confirmed within the province to date – 55 on Monday alone – and three children in ICU, Alberta’s government is asking citizens to do their part to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe by getting immunized. The Health Ministry would not provide ages of the kids in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre Poilievre makes first visit to Battle River-Crowfoot riding
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited the Battle River-Crowfoot riding in eastern Alberta ahead of a caucus meeting today in Ottawa. The CPC head is expected to run in a byelection there to rejoin Parliament after losing his seat in last week’s general election. “It will be an honour to work for their support to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More measles cases tracked in Lethbridge-Taber region
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles have been found in Southern Alberta, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 20 Coaldale Health Centre Ambulatory Clinic 2100 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta highway community cleanup Saturday, travellers take caution
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Volunteers will be working to keep Alberta’s highways clean today, and as such, the province is asking drivers to be on the lookout during their travels. Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m, volunteers wearing bright safety vests will collect trash along Alberta highways to raise funds for community organizations. “On May 3, let’s come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program event to explore wetlands of Kin Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Wetlands are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to introduce residents to one living right in our backyard. On May 13 starting at 1 p.m, join a park interpreter to learn about the local wetland in Kin Coulee park for a talk and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic Jubilee events continue as students volunteer at food bank
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout 2025, Catholic students have been participating in themed activities led by school faith leaders and staff that includes an act of service within the community as the Church celebrates its Jubilee Year that occurs every 25 years. Throughout April, students on the St. Mary’s School Grade 7-9 Faith Leadership Team volunteered their time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre gets byelection shot in riding next door
By Collin Gallant on May 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow party leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding, just next door to Medicine Hat’s electoral district. The CPC boosted its total votes and seats during the General Election that concluded Monday, but failed to prevent a Liberal ... Read More »
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