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Medicine Hat

IN THE COMMUNITY
House adorned with Roughrider memorabilia in Medicine Hat receives mysterious gift
A local resident recently received a box on the doorstep to her home from an anonymous gift-giver.Her's isn't any regular home, however. Many know it as the 'Rider House', characterized by its pronounced decorating with Saskatchewan Roughriders furnishings.The house represents the team inside and out, and has brought j...
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CRIME
RCMP investigate after hit and run kills dogs in Bindloss
Oyen RCMP are investigating after a vehicle collided with and killed two dogs in Bindloss on Sunday morning.The hit and run is reported to have taken place at approximately 10 a.m. on Railway Avenue.A white sedan travelling westbound, was observed accelerating and swerving off of the road intentionally striking, and ki...
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CITY HALL
'State of the City' in Medicine Hat to address 2024 and ahead
The annual State of the City Address on Tuesday will be aimed at informing the community about what's in store for Medicine Hat in 2025. It invites attendees to be the first to hear what the city has planned for the year including new projects, opportunities for development, and vision for the future. It's purpose is a...
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HEALTH CARE
Medicine Hat mother among many waiting years for Alberta family disability support
Rebekah Klassen is the mother of a child who has disabilities. She said that if her son is not receiving provincial support, he's not receiving a community aid support worker.-READ: Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization-"He's not being included as much as he can be in society," K...
Jan 26, 2025
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SPORTS
Redcliff's Ross takes home silver representing Canada at 2025 Winter World University Games
Redcliff's Kaitlyn Ross has returned back from Italy with a silver medal from the 2025 International University Sports Federation Winter World Games.-READ: Redcliff's Ross representing Canada at 2025 FISU Winter World University Games-23 year old Ross was a goaltender for Canada in women's hockey at the games.She playe...
Jan 26, 2025
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SMILE SUNDAYS
Habitat for Humanity looking for families to help in Medicine Hat
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta, which helps provide stable housing for families, is looking for families to take on home ownership through their program in Medicine Hat. Land is in place for a new build in the Southlands area of Medicine Hat with a targeted completion in 2026. - Chair of the local group Annette ...
Jan 26, 2025
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HEALTH CARE
Medicine Hat nurses, among other unions, rally for safe staffing and patient care
Alberta nurses rallied at Day of Action events in Medicine Hat and across the province on Jan. 25 to show their support for health care workers.United Nurses of Alberta members held information pickets to advocate for safe staffing, safe patient care and public health care.Tracy Jackson, president of a local UNA union,...
Jan 25, 2025
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Third annual Coutts border convoy rolls in commemoration of pandemic lockdowns
The third anniversary of the Coutts, Alberta border convoy protest rolls out the morning of Jan. 25, starting in Lethbridge.-READ: Two Alberta men sentenced for roles in 2022 Coutts border protest-In a Facebook group, supporters of the 2022 protest can be seen travelling from various areas to celebrate the anniversary....
Jan 25, 2025
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EDUCATION
PowerSchool releases info on their data breach impacting Medicine Hat Public School Division
The Medicine Hat Public School Division has had information shared with them regarding a data breach that happened through the software program PowerSchool.The public school division put out a notice to those effected on Friday.Globally the data breach that was identified by PowerSchool in late December and secured sho...
Jan 24, 2025
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WHAT'S ON
Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Jan. 24-26
It's a busy weekend of events in Medicine Hat and area this weekend.-🎸Country Music ConcertThe Country Night in Canada Tour has a stop Friday night at Ralph's Texas Bar & Steak House. Performers include Steven Lee Olsen and Jojo Mason.The show starts at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are on sale at stevenleeolsen.com-🎸Sloa...
Jan 24, 2025
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EDUCATION
Medicine Hat College receives largest donation in its history
The Medicine Hat College received the biggest donation in its history on Jan. 24 from the Yuill Family Foundation.Five million dollars was pledged to support healthcare education in southeast Alberta, along with a vision for future capital growth.---The MHC said that the donation will inspire new ways to engage in heal...
Jan 24, 2025
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ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures southeast of Elkwater
Cypress County announced Thursday road closures on a number of roadways southeast of Elkwater due to poor road conditions.The roads are all east of Highway 41 and include Township Roads 74A, 74, and 73, as well as Range Roads 22, 20A and 14.The Cypress County website has a full listing of current road closures.
Jan 24, 2025
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ROADWAYS
Crews are working to address pothole and rutting issues in Medicine Hat
The winter weather has created an abundance of issues for motorists on the roadways in Medicine Hat.Potholes are starting to pop up more frequently, and ruts are forming on the side streets that have frozen up.---Trevor Funk, manager of operations with municipal works, City of Medicine Hat, said they have crews out loo...
Jan 24, 2025
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TARIFFS
Concern in cattle industry over potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports
The threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods heading to the United States from President Donald Trump's administration has those in a variety of exporting industries across Canada concerned.With a potential start date of Feb. 1 for tariffs, Bradley Betcker, a Cypress County rancher and grain farmer said the most...
Jan 23, 2025
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MISSING PERSON
Redcliff RCMP search for missing Cypress County man
Mounties are requesting the publics assistance to help find a Cypress County man missing for over a week. Redcliff RCMP responded to a missing person report for 38-year old Clayton Albert Peter Martens, from the Redcliff area on Saturday at approximately 1 p.m.Martens was last seen on Jan. 14 around 10 p.m. at a reside...
Jan 22, 2025
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SPORTS
International competitors taking part in Gas City Pro/Am Squash Tournament in Medicine Hat
The Gas City Pro/Am Squash Tournament is back again for year 11 in Medicine Hat at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta Downtown Gym.There are 21 competitors representing eight different countries on the pro side of the tournament.Alex Stewart, a Grade 12 at Medicine Hat High School, is ready to compete with some of the be...
Jan 22, 2025
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CRIME
Medicine Hat man charged after robbery with imitation firearm
A 38-year old Medicine Hat man has been charged with robbery and use of an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence.The patrol section of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a reported robbery involving a firearm early Tuesday morning in the 400 block of Fifth Avenue Southeast in Medicine Hat.At appro...
Jan 22, 2025
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Series focusing on raising children during the 'digital age' in Medicine Hat
Navigating the Online World is an upcoming discussion series in Medicine Hat on how screens have shaped the new generation.---It will be focused on how parents can reset the mold that social media has set for their children.It will empower parents to feel more confident in raising children during this digital age.The f...
Jan 21, 2025
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ONE ON ONE
Noon Interview: Mayor Linnsie Clark
Mayor Linnsie Clark joined anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Tuesday to talk about Monday's city council meeting. - READ MORE: Medicine Hat city council to review new business license fees
Jan 21, 2025
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WEATHER WARNING
Snowfall warning for Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park area
A snowfall warning in effect for areas of Cypress County and near Maple Creek. Heavy snow will fall over the Cypress Hills tonight into Wednesday, tapering off Wednesday evening.Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected in areas mainly south east of Medicine Hat, that stretches across both provincial areas...
Jan 21, 2025
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CITY HALL
Medicine Hat city council to review new business license fees
Medicine Hat city council made notice on Jan. 20 of a motion regarding the approval of business licenses and change of fees.---Councillor Shila Sharps said that increased fees for business owners has caused "inadvertent fallout within the community".Council received notification from several business owners f...
Jan 21, 2025
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VIDEO
Travelling with Dan: Lorraine Motel
Welcome to Travelling with Dan. Hitting the road to explore sites on and off the beaten path is a passion of mine and I'd like to share some of my experiences with you. In this episode, I visit Lorraine Motel - or, the National Civil Rights Museum. Travelling with Dan is presented by South Country Co-op. -
Jan 20, 2025
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LIFESTYLE
'Blue Monday' recognized as most depressing time of year - but there's hope in Medicine Hat
Jan. 20 is Blue Monday, observed by many as the most depressing day of the year.This takes into account weather conditions and the time of year, being one month into winter.Jeremy Fonteyne, provisional psychologist at Keys to Hope Counselling Services, said that winter can be seen as a time one must "get through&q...
Jan 20, 2025
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ONE ON ONE
Noon Interview: Hudson - Jan. 20
Hudson, host of MyMornings on MY96 radio, joined anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Jan. 20 for an interview on "Blue Monday". -
Jan 20, 2025
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