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CUPE says no to provincial pension idea, as do most Albertans, it turns out
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees says she was not surprised that only 10 per cent of Albertans support the Alberta Pension Plan, an idea proposed and promoted by the UCP since Premier Danielle Smith took over. On Thursday, Ray Uppal shared results of a survey conducted by the provincial government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students share dance skills after graduating Alberta Ballet program
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 20th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Grade 1-4 students at George Davison School put their best foot forward Thursday afternoon as they performed dance and movement routines they’ve learned for their parents and guardians. Over the past six weeks the students participated in an outreach program provided by Alberta Ballet Canada, established to provide access to high quality dance programs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River warnings likely with incoming rain
By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Up to four inches of rain across southern Alberta, and double that amount in the southern foothills, are expected this weekend in the first major widespread rainfall of the spring, which could give a boost to reservoirs and river levels across the south. It has also led to high-stream flow advisories issued Thursday afternoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valedictorians of 2025: Eagle Butte’s Deacon Martin says balance helped him succeed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For Eagle Butte High School’s graduating class, their story is just beginning as they prepare to enter post-secondary, the workforce and adult life – and 2025 valedictorian Deacon Martin is no exception. This year saw a few possible candidates for valedictorian, says Martin, so finding out he would be the one to take the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede keeps this year’s parade route same as 2024
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Parade will mimic last year’s downtown route after receiving positive feedback from the community. The parade will start at the Medicine Hat Police Service station and turn onto Maple Avenue before a left turn onto First Street SE. It will then flow toward city hall before making a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindergarten teacher, students go viral, make late-night TV in the U.S.
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A heartwarming viral video of a local kindergarten teacher connecting with her students has been seen by more than 86 million people on Instagram, with more than three million likes, and has now made an appearance on the on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show, used as part of his opening monologue Tuesday. “Summer is almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Hard to believe it’s been 12 years since the flood
By Medicine Hat News on June 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Floods and worry, Medicine Hat has seen its share over the years and the News has been there along the way. The Medicine Hat News is reprinting coverage of major events from the city and region as its 140th anniversary nears this fall. Major floods in 1995 and 2013 are still top of mind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat wants own provincial riding, while Brooks seems happy as is
By Collin Gallant on June 19th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hatters have told a commission examining provincial election boundaries that the city should be central to a two-riding setup in the far southeast of the province, but submissions from Brooks suggest officials see the current setup working well. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission held public meetings in the two cities last week, and heard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RIP, John Parry, it was much too long
By Collin Gallant on June 19th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Curt Tugnum’s quest brought him to the shade of a huge spruce tree in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, to the foot of an unmarked grave and the almost forgotten resting place of his great-grandfather. “One year ago, I never thought I’d be here,” Tugnum said during brief remarks at a ceremony at Hillside Cemetery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction – Free weekend activities to be held at Strathcona Park, not Kiwanis
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A story titled “Free family activities Saturday as Energy in Motion celebration continues,” that ran in Tuesday’s edition of the News includes incorrect location information. The free weekend event this Saturday will be held at Strathcona Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., not Kiwanis Central Park as reported. A full list of activities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duet wheelchair biking program begins at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Over the next two months the Unison at Veiner Centre is offering a “Duet Wheelchair Biking” program that uses a specially engineered dual-bike that combines a wheelchair and bicycle to allow adults with mobility issues the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing ride. The program, offered by Alberta South Zone’s Therapeutic Recreation department, will train ... Read More »
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