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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 responseTactical teams, forensic members among various units on display at MHPS open house
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Residents will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to Medicine Hat Police Service’s armoured vehicle, drones, various police vehicles and members of the service during the annual MHPS open house Saturday. Various units, including tactical team and forensic identification team members will be on hand to interact with members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Once again, issue of mayor’s legal bills pushed back
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Council’s discussion on reimbursing Mayor Linnsie Clark $76,000 in legal bills, incurred while challenging a council ruling, was postponed again Monday. Clark, who put the item on the agenda in early April, told council this week she is preparing a clarification requested by other councillors and that should be available later this month. When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior 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 »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Clubs of MH help city kids hit the ranch
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A joint effort between the Kiwanis Clubs of Medicine Hat and environmental organizations from across southern Alberta, students had the chance to leave the city for a unique ranch experience. Paul von Heune, vice president of the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat, hosts the event at his home out in Cypress County, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lunch-hour information session Friday centres on city’s utility business future
By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Hatters with questions about a potential incorporation of the city’s utility businesses can ask them in person this Friday at a noon-hour event, or take in an online Q&A session next week. A 2024 third-party report suggests that focused, apolitical management under a corporate board could improve financial performance and the unit better navigate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City will operate pound services while finding new animal welfare group
By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The city is prepared to take over operations of pound services as it explores the interest in another group taking over the services. The contract with current provider APARC will end June 8, at which time, the city says, municipal staff will take over operation of the city-owned facility located near Gershaw Drive. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of high school students ace diploma exams
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat High School students have scored a perfect 100 per cent on their Math 30 diploma exams this year. “We are incredibly proud of Medicine Hat School students Fatema Riaz and Brandon Lee,” reads a release from the Medicine Hat Public School Division. The division says both Riaz and Lee are heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You’ve heard of coats on the bridge, now meet shoes on the trail
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The same minds that are determined to make sure everyone in the city is warm during the winter are hoping to keep everyone walking comfortably with their newest initiative. Helen Snortland and Kym Porter, organizers of the annual “Coats on Finlay” winter clothing exchange, are taking on a new event with the same concept, ... Read More »
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