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MCC questions mount as public hearing looms
By Collin Gallant on June 21st, 2025
@@CollinGallant The public will have a say next week on whether one of the last public utilities in Alberta should be managed by an arm’s length corporation owned by the City of Medicine Hat. That was suggested by a business consultant last fall when KPMG argued that balancing political considerations in business decisions could hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAPE School founder retiring after 30 years
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 21st, 2025
@CollinGallant Thirty years after founding CAPE School, Teresa Di Ninno’s 30-year-career was celebrated as she prepares to retire as the charter school’s superintendent. A student assembly and performances in her honour were held in the morning prior to a staff luncheon and an afternoon tea for former students, parents and well-wishers. She has been an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police make three arrests linked to prevalent phone scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Criminal Investigation section have charged three individuals with fraud and theft after a complex investigation following a grandparent scam attempt. According to officers a local senior couple was contacted by the individuals who attempted a widespread phone scam known as the “grandparent scam” by requesting a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County straddle plants part of $5.15B assets purchase by Keyera
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 21st, 2025
@CollinGallant Canadian company Keyera will acquire domestic natural gas handling assets of Plains All-American Pipeline, including two large straddle plants in Cypress County, the companies announced June 17. The Empress straddle and fractionation plants handle liquid natural gas exports from the province to Eastern Canada, and combining with Plains’ other storage and handling facilities, alongside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valedictorians of 2025: Hat High’s top student looks to make mark in biomedical research
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 21st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year’s class valedictorian from Medicine Hat High School has made headlines recently for her research on how to possibly treat bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics, and says she plans to continue pursuing her passion in clinical research. Fatema Riaz was notified in May she was the this year’s valedictorian, scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CNRL to sell gas stake to ease competition concerns over Palliser Block
By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews CNRL has agreed to sell controlling interest in a Drumheller-area natural gas processing plant to allay regulator’s concerns that its purchase of the Schlumberger’s share in Palliser Block would create an unfair advantage. The Competition Bureau of Canada announced Friday that Canadian Natural Resources will consent to sell a majority stake in the Seiu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRTC takes action to help bring high-speed Internet to County of Forty Mile
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on June 20th, 2025
The CRTC is taking action to help bring high-speed fibre Internet to 18 rural communities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Through its Broadband Fund, the CRTC is committing over $17 million to these projects including the County of Forty Mile. The Commission approved the County of Forty Mile’s funding application for up to $3,250,751 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual MHPS auction of unclaimed property items goes Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews “Rain or Shine” the annual Medicine Hat police auction will proceed on Saturday morning to dispose of seized or recovered property collected by MHPS this winter. About 100 bicycles are among a large number of tools being handled by Gateway Auction Services during bidding in the parking lot located across from MHPS headquarters at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City partners with YMCA for $50 ‘Rec and Ride’ youth passes
By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat and YMCA are offering a youth pass that will allow unlimited transit rides and free entry to pools and gyms over the summer school holidays, the two groups announced Thursday. Sales of the $50 “Rec and Ride Youth Pass” begin Monday on the city’s website, allowing teenagers aged 13-17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA concerned with province’s new paid COVID vaccine plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the province decides most Albertans will have to pay for COVID-19 vaccines beginning this fall, the government is facing backlash from several organizations, including the Alberta Teachers Association. President Jason Schilling sent a letter Thursday to Adriana LaGrange, one of three health ministers, highlighting the important role of vaccines in keeping schools a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman arrested for assaulting police officer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-six-year-old Flora Mona is facing several charges after confronting officers armed with a knife following a dispute that took place at a residence in Brooks on Wednesday afternoon. RCMP attended the home shortly after 3:15 p.m. to locate Mona, who was wanted on warrants related to an assault and failure to attend court. Upon ... Read More »
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