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Male charged after business robbed on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 18th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Police Service has laid charges following a robbery earlier in the week. The Police said Friday they have changed a 33-year-old Medicine Hat man with multiple offences related to a robbery in the 900 block of 16 Street SW on Tuesday. MHPS says patrols responded to a robbery with violence at a ... Read More »
1 responseNDP’s Rakhi Pancholi to address Sunday’s AMG in the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Southeast Alberta New Democrat constituency association will host deputy party leader Rakhi Pancholi at its annual general meeting this Sunday in Medicine Hat. The event takes place at 2 p,m. on January 19 at the Elks Club in Riverside. All party supporters are welcome to hear an address from Pancholi, the MLA for ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection: misleading headline in yesterday’s edition
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Readers were likely left with an incorrect impression from a headline in the January 17 edition of the News. An article regarding the governance of the Alberta Special Forces Pension Plan suggested that a former City of Lethbridge administrator was now enrolled in the pension plan for municipal police officers. That is not correct. ... Read More »
1 responseCity urges caution during weekend cold snap
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With temperatures expected to plummet over the weekend, the City of Medicine Hat reminds residents of their commitment to aid those left out in the cold. “With demands for local shelter access expected to meet or exceed capacity, a plan is in place to offer immediate support to augment local community services if needed,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long standing Redcliff smokestacks to be demolished
By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The last of two iconic “Dominion Glass” smokestacks in Redcliff will soon be taken down. Fibre-glass insulation maker Certainteed has received a permit to remove the 175-foot brick chimney and water tank at its facility in the west end of the town, according to agenda of the an upcoming agenda of the Redcliff municipal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa okay’s some defence spending
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Department of National Defence has awarded contract to design a new a $98-million facility to house Canada’s Electronic Warfare Regiment at CFB Kingston. Area MP Mark Gerretsen made the announcement Monday at the location in eastern Ontario. The proposed two-storey, 72,000 square-foot facility would amalgamate existing facilities, classrooms and planning facilities of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors eligible for new camping discount
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is helping seniors enjoy the province’s beauty with a camping fee discount. “Starting May 1, Alberta seniors aged 65 and older will enjoy a 25 per cent discount on camping fees at select campgrounds, opening the door to more high-quality and low-cost outdoor adventures and opportunities to foster a deeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wintering Fishes walk returns to MHIP
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following the success of their previous offering, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is pleased to be bringing back their Wintering Fishes Walk for a second tour. Participants will meet at Police Point Park in the Nature Center at 2:30 p.m, on Jan. 31, for an hour long walk along the river “as we discuss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration open for 60th Jam Pail bonspiel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2025
Registration has opened for Medicine Hat’s Jam Pail bonspiel as it hits a milestone year. The free community event is entering its 60th season and those interested in participating at the two-day event are able to register their teams of four. The Jam Pail bonspiel is meant to teach the basic concept of curling, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home prices climbed in 2024 due to low listings
By Collin Gallant on January 17th, 2025
@@CollinGallant House prices in Medicine Hat climbed 8 per cent in 2024 driven by a lack of listings, a situation expected to persist in year ahead, according to the incoming president of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board. Consistent demand hampered by limited listings also resulted in fewer sales while pushing up prices. “The increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allowance Ave Mustard Seed location to shut down after commission decision
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed must halt operations at their Allowance Avenue location following the decision at the Wednesday Municipal Planning Commission meeting, said the City of Medicine Hat. The reasoning behind this lies in a permit deemed invalid last October, said the City, after a review of the file. The change of use application was ... Read More »
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