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Rail worker from the region wins top award within CPKC
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A track maintenance foreman on the Maple Creek subdivision has been named the CPKC “Railroader of the Year.” The railroad announced the internal company distinction on Friday, naming Swift Current-based Brett Reynolds. Reynolds has 36 years of service with CPKC working on the Maple Creek subdivision, which comprises track between Swift Current and Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBC podcast heading to the Hat for live taping
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters can now reserve free tickets to attend a live taping of CBC’s West of Centre hosted by Kathleen Petty who will speak with local officials about the election later this month. The live taping of the political podcast is scheduled for April 16 for two hours beginning at 7 p.m. at the Esplanade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local jobless rate falls by half a point in March
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Unemployment in southern Alberta fell by half a percentage point in March, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada, which puts the rate in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region at 6.7 per cent. That was also half a point less than the provincial figure as the Alberta jobless rate rose year-over-year. Compared to March 2024, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy officials seek $675K for Saamis Solar planning; Smith says industrial carbon pricing needed
By Collin Gallant on April 5th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city’s energy division will seek $675,000 from council to advance planning work and analysis for the Saamis Solar Park project, but that work won’t be complete until the fall when other key factors in a final analysis on approving the project may be more clear. That includes the future of industrial carbon pricing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coin and Stamp show returns this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The all-day annual spring Coin & Stamp Show returns Saturday at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds, showcasing a variety of circulated and un-circulated coins, stamps in mint condition and many other collectibles available for purchase. Vendors at the show, held by the Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club, will be selling and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seek missing female, concern for her safety
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP are asking the public for any information surrounding the whereabouts of 20-year-old Yasmine Agostino, who was last seen approximately one week ago in Brooks. Police say there is a concern for her safety and believe she may be somewhere in the Red Deer area. Agostino has a dark complexion with black hair and ... Read More »
2 responsesFirst-time musical director says sold-out ‘9 to 5’ a true team effort
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Breaking previous ticket sale records, Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s upcoming offering, 9 to 5, promises a fresh retelling of the classic 1980 film. Directed by Travis Boser, who previously directed MHMT’s Mambo Italiano, this will be his first time taking the reins on a musical, seeking to expand his skills. “I’ve had to learn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business fees went up for some, down for others
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Changes to city licensing fees earlier this year raised costs for about 1,500 business owners, but fees fell for 1,900 others, while the licensing department still requires the general tax base to cover its costs, a city committee heard Thursday. The development and infrastructure committee heard that despite changes that saw general commercial licences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional funding earmarked for pre-planning stage of new schools
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As the province ramps up construction of new schools across the province to address rising student enrolment, more money has been announced to help divisions during the pre-planning phase of construction. On Friday the government said it will spend an additional $1.1 million to help school boards develop plans for new facilities. Last fall, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat firefighters set for annual rooftop campout for charity
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local firefighters are once again preparing to spend two nights and three days camping on the roof of Fire Station No. 2 to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. This year firefighters across the country are celebrating a 70-year partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada for the ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign that raises money to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yard waste collection starts Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city will resume yard waste collection Monday. This means green bins for organic waste will be collected on the same day as regular garbage collection until November. Acceptable yard materials include grass clippings, leaves, plant trimmings, weeds, cut flowers, twigs as well as branches and limbs up to one metre in length and ... Read More »
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