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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!Tactical 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!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!Firefighters urge safety after lithium-ion batteries cause of two fires last month
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries that can be found in smart devices, scooters, electric cars, electronic vapes, power tools and scooters are becoming more frequent calls local firefighters are responding to after reporting two fires caused by unsafe battery use and storage in May. Last month Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A gun seized in a Calgary bust last month had been stolen from Redcliff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 5th, 2025
Two handguns previously stolen from Redcliff and Pincher Creek were part of an ALERT Calgary bust on May 22. The provincial crime team seized those two hand guns, an additional hand gun, an estimated $320,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and $51,000 cash at an apartment in the southeast Calgary ... 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!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!MHC education student recognized by Alberta Teachers Association
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hailey Hoffart has been chosen as the recipient of the Alberta Teachers Association Gold Medal Award for the Bachelor of Education program for demonstrating the highest overall general proficiency in her degree program. The news was released by Medicine Hat College on Tuesday. The annual awards recognize 13 graduating bachelor of education students from ... Read More »
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