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Questions, answer about city’s PowerCo. plan
By Collin Gallant on June 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant How would a city energy corporation improve profits, maintain franchise area or be held responsible and responsive to the public when operating a publicly owned power company? Those were some of the questions Hatters had Friday during a Q&A session with city electricity officials at city hall. Staffers and some elected officials say a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big hearts on bikes rise money for local sick child
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Next weekend marks the Ridin’ For Kids Foundations’ annual charity bike run, inviting all those with motorcycles to take a ride throughout southeastern Alberta to support a sick child and her family. This year’s ride will support nine-year-old Myah Litowsky, who has been diagnosed with multiple rare autoimmune diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, ... Read More »
1 responseIcy Mountain Water Co. hosting anniversary party for 33 years of service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Icy Mountain Water Company is celebrating 33 years of service in a cool way. The locally owned water company has served Medicine Hat and area since 1992 and will celebrate their service with a drop-in party on June 13hosted at the business at 1001 Foundry St. SE. They will be serving hot dogs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unemployment falls slightly but remains higher than 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local unemployment fell slightly in May but sits at levels much higher than last spring. The jobless rate in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region sat at 7.2 per cent last month, down one-tenth of a percentage point compared to April, according to figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. That level sits 1.6 points higher than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loss of local television station will have long-lasting impact on community
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The loss of noon and supper hour newscasts, as well as up to 14 jobs, due to the closure of CHAT-TV, will continue to reverberate in the community for years to come, according to Medicine Hat’s mayor and other observers int he city. The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announced Tuesday television production in the ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic school director nominated for educator of the year honour
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Colin Desnoyers, who serves as the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s director of curriculum, has been nominated for this year’s French Immersion/French Second Language Education Professional of the Year Award that is presented annually by Canadian Parents for French and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium. The French education award recognizes educators who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program nature walk will delve into South Saskatchewan’s summer residents
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Enthusiasm, expertise, or both in regards to the South Saskatchewan River are all that’s required for the latest guided nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. The walk, which will focus on the various species of summering fishes in the river, will be hosted June 18, starting in the Nature Centre. Participants will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former MLA Michaela Frey named to the board of directors for Medicine Hat College
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city’s former MLA is now a board member at Medicine Hat College. Michaela Frey was named to the board of governors in an order of cabinet issued by the province on June 4. “It’s very exciting,” Frey told the News on Thursday. “With my experience in both Medicine Hat and Brooks, I think ... Read More »
1 responseSenior week celebrated with growing rock snake outside Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Seniors Week, officially proclaimed in Medicine Hat and throughout the province, wraps up Sunday, a growing rock painting project outside the Unison at Veiner Centre continues to grow. Residents are encouraged to bring their painted rocks to the Veiner Centre and add them to “Victor the Viper of Veiner” to celebrate seniors week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two arrested after police seize more than a kilogram of cocaine
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service ALERT team and Redcliff RCMP took more than an estimated $125,000 of cocaine off local streets after two homes and one vehicle were searched, leading to the arrest of two alleged dealers from Medicine Hat. Melissa Gertner, 46, and 24-year-old Konnor Smith-Boutler have both been charged with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City taking another look at food waste strategy
By Collin Gallant on June 6th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A major stumbling block in budget discussions last fall could soon be put back on the agenda, though a city councillor proposing staffers seek an alternative says a regional plan still may be possible. A food waste composting facility and city-wide program to collect and keep organic material from entering the land fill was ... Read More »
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