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Seven Persons gets chance to show off community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday saw a pair of festivities in Seven Persons, showcasing people and possibilities from the region. Cars both from everyday travel and for display were visible from Highway 3, lining the streets as residents gathered for a celebration of the greater community. The event surrounded Premium Sausage’s 35th anniversary sale, and the people of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daily measles case tracker for southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2025
An additional case of measles has been found in southern Alberta and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Those who present with measles symptoms are asked to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider. Individuals who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says post-secondary workers ‘insulted’ by low-ball offer, likely to take next steps
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, cuts to public funding have led to significant staff reductions at Red Deer Polytechnic, the South Alberta Institute of Technology and Olds College. The union said Monday that provincial universities, colleges and other post-secondary institutions are being “gutted” by deep cuts to funding and services. “Students ... Read More »
1 responseNature walk planned for May 24 at Red Rock Coulee
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to experience the natural beauty of Red Rock Coulee. “The Red Rock Coulee Natural Area is an historic and modern-day wonder. Join an interpreter as we discuss the unique creatures and features of this natural area over time,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. “We will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in Havre murder case
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Police in Havre, Mont. charged a man with murder on Friday, two days after police in the city said they were investigating a suspicious death. The alleged victim’s vehicle was discovered in Couer d’Alene, Idaho on Thursday, and arrest warrants and a search was conducted Friday to put Cody Rencurel, 35, in custody in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest returns in June with award-winning lineup
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The smooth sounds of the saxophone will fill the roadways and sidewalks downtown as Medicine Hat is ready to welcome a variety of local, Canadian and international artists during the 29th anniversary of JazzFest. The six-day music festival kicks off June 17 and wraps up on June 22, and includes performances at the Esplanade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City decides not to renew APARC contract
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has announced it will not be renewing its contract with the Alberta Pound And Rescue Centre for pound services, and will be assembling a request for proposal for potential third-party operators. It has been confirmed that the city will operate the Animal Pound Services facility on an interim basis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHSA seeks volunteers, vendors and sponsors for two days of celebrating Canada Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association and the Connection Intercultural Association are seeking the support of Medicine Hat residents to truly bring Canada Day back to Kin Coulee. After the success of last year’s two-day festival in the park, they’re hoping to continue to build on the momentum and make this year’s event even bigger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional jobless rate jumps in April, second highest in province
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Unemployment in southern Alberta rose to 7.3 per cent in April, the second highest among economic regions in the province, according to Statistics Canada. Alberta’s provincewide jobless rate also came in at 7.3 per cent according the workforce study, about half a point higher than 12 months ago. In the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Old News’ coming throughout the year, so stay tuned
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat News will mark its 140th anniversary later this year, and as a lead-up to that occasion we will reprint important items of historical and local interest as a service to readers. This began last month (“Watch our Smoke!” the News declared on Nov. 1, 1911, of the opportunities natural gas would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daily tracker of regional measles cases
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2025
Additional cases of measles has been found in southern Alberta and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were at the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 28 JBS Canada Centre – EID Aquatic Centre ... Read More »
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