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Council delays Stampede funding decision while it awaits provincial report, budget
By Collin Gallant on February 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council has paused a decision on multi-million-dollar request from the Medicine Hat Stampede until later this winter – after a report on provincial support for major agriculture societies is due, as well as the provincial budget. Approval at that time could see the city offer to pay half of a $40-million grandstand renovation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s gas rate drops about 10 cents for February
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Default gas rates will remain about even on average in the rest of Alberta in February, but fall in the City of Medicine Hat. The fuel for home heating will be charged at $1.88 per gigagoule this month, about 10 cents, or five per cent, less than in January, according to new rates posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta optometrists blast UCP’s decision to cut eye care supports
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Association of Optometrists is stressing the importance of eye health in the face of changes made to vision care coverage by Alberta Health. “Despite efforts from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, Alberta Health has moved forward with changes to optometry coverage announced in its Opto 35 Bulletin,” says AAO. The coverage changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to more than 20 motor vehicle collisions in January
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To begin the 125th year of emergency service provided to residents of Medicine Hat, local firefighters responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions as well as two structure fires throughout January. Notably, firefighters were able to douse a garage fire on Hull Crescent that occurred in the early morning hours on Jan. 18. No injuries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hone your navigation skills with map walk at Police Point Park
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those who can’t navigate their way out of a box, to amateur explorers, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to teach residents the basics of maps. “This free program is for those who are complete novices to map reading. No compass or GPS unit needed – only your eyes,” said Mhairi Donnelly, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program giving kids a chance to discover trees
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new offering for some of the smallest park explorers, the latest Discovery Tree Program from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program aims to show children the wonder of trees. Aimed at children aged 2-5, this imaginative program will have a whimsical and fun approach with a hands-on nature experience for all the preschoolers involved, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP engage with motorists throughout Operation Cold Start campaign
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in Brooks say they discovered more than a dozen unlocked vehicles left idling with keys in the ignition while taking part in a province-wide auto theft prevention campaign. Alberta RCMP partnered with law enforcement agencies across the province to conduct its annual Operation Cold Start campaign from Jan. 20-24, designed to add awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passenger airlifted to hospital after serious highway collision near Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com One vehicle passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital via HALO, and two drivers are being treated for minor injuries at Bid County Hospital following a collision between two vehicles that occurred around noon Thursday. Police say a motor vehicle was travelling eastbound on Highway 570 when it ... Read More »
1 responseLocal trade-reliant industries not panicking over tariffs
By Collin Gallant on February 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Major manufacturers based in Medicine Hat, and others who do business in the United States, are closely watching potential trade action between Canada and its North American neighbour. Tariffs were set to take effect today, though two companies with local facilities and major operations in the U.S., said their logistics networks could absorb some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seize ‘significant’ quantity of meth, coke and opioids
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP in Brooks have charged two suspects with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking after seizing more than $35,000 of illicit drugs after executing two search warrants Thursday. RCMP say they executed search warrants as a result of a drug investigation involving the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deputy minister becomes head honcho after AHS board dissolved again
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative The government of Alberta provided an update on the ongoing restructuring of the health-care system on Friday, and a transition of the organization to a hospital-based service provider. Recovery Alberta became fully operational last September. Today, Primary Care Alberta will become fully operational and Acute Care Alberta is ... Read More »
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