Medicine Hat
SPORTS
Medicine Hat Tigers in Prince Albert taking on a familiar Raider
The Medicine Hat Tigers are back in action Wednesday night in Prince Albert to face former teammate Tomas Mrsic and the Raiders.Mrsic took WHL player of the week honour for last week with five goals and two assists in two games. This will also be the return to Prince Albert for current Tigers forward Ryder Ritchie who ...
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AGRICULTURE
'Connections is a main focus': Producers gather in Medicine Hat for agriculture conference
Hundreds of beef and crop producers heard from speakers, checked out vendors and networked at an agriculture-themed conference Wednesday in Medicine Hat.Cypress County's annual Ag Connections Conference, now in its second year, is about building bridges, organizer Beth Cash said. "Connections is a main focus for u...
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CITY HALL
Municipal minister says Medicine Hat audit should be completed before 2025 election
A provincial audit of the City of Medicine Hat that councillors hope will find any deep-rooted problems and re-establish public trust will be completed before the next local election, municipal affairs minister Ric McIver says. - READ: McGrogan plans to request municipal inspection - "I'm hopeful that the inspecto...
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WHAT'S ON
Medicine Hat pride group holding Trans Day of Remembrance event tonight
The Prairie Guild of Medicine Hat and District is holding a tea, candlelight vigil and presentation tonight for Transgender Day of Remembrance.It's a day that was founded in 1999 as a chance to reflect, honour, and take meaningful steps in support of transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse colleagues, as well as al...
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Medicine Hat
FIRE
Medicine Hat firefighters running high-rise training at Mayfair Manor
Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services will be conducting high-rise training at Mayfair Manor starting at 1:30 p.m., officials say. This training is part of the fire department's regular efforts to make sure firefighters are prepared for various emergency incidents. Emergency services has requested the public to avoi...
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LIVE UPDATES
Road construction, detours and traffic in Medicine Hat
Construction season is winding down. - READ: Third Street Southeast reopens to traffic, free parking to end - Here's the latest on Nov. 20: - 🚧 Southview and Simpson Parks Construction is ongoing at Southview and Simpson Parks until fall 2024. The project aims to rehabilitate the irrigation system and enhance the tr...
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WHAT'S ON
Medicine Hat Public Library hosting second annual local authors meet and greet on Saturday
Medicine Hat Public Library will host five local authors at its second annual Local Authors Meet and Greet on Saturday.Everyone is welcome to attend the event, even if they aren't previously familiar with the authors.The meet and greet will present an opportunity, for those who may want to get into authorship, to meet ...
Nov 20, 2024
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Veterinary clinic hosting 'try-it-treadmill' day for pets on Thursday
The cold weather has arrived and pet owners are sure to be in search of ways to keep their furry friends active.Not everyone has to subject themselves to the climate, especially if their dogs shouldn't physically do so.Cypress View Veterinary Clinic has offered what they refer to as the "try-it-treadmill", a ...
Nov 20, 2024
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ENTERTAINMENT
Medicine Hat aims to fight ticket scalpers by tracking 'suspicious transactions'
A Medicine Hat official says the city-owned box office aims to pro-actively prevent ticket scalping by flagging "suspicious transactions", an approach made possible by its small size.Scalpers buy event tickets in bulk with the intention to resell at a higher price.Tickets will be sold out before most will eve...
Nov 20, 2024
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TRAFFIC
Medicine Hat's Third Street Southeast reopens to traffic, free parking to end
Third Street Southeast has reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as of Tuesday, the City of Medicine Hat says. - READ: Third Street SE construction shifts to final stage of 2024 - It marks the completion of the utility and surface upgrades project, with minor residual work - including top lift paving, landscaping,...
Nov 19, 2024
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WHAT TO KNOW
Will a south-end recreation centre finally happen? Medicine Hat councillor says 'yes'
It's a quarter century in the making. Discussion about building a recreation centre in Medicine Hat's south end has been going on for years. A resident group called the Southridge Community Association was advocating for amenities as early as 1999, in an area of the city still growing at the time. Last year, council le...
Nov 19, 2024
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POLICE
Redcliff man killed in highway crash
A multi-vehicle pile up on the Trans Canada Highway near Cluny claimed the life of a Redcliff man.Mounties say the 51 year old was alone in his vehicle and was the only person injured in the mishap, which happened shortly before 10:30 yesterday morning in the westbound lanes near Cluny.It took about six hours to tow al...
Nov 19, 2024
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city hall
Medicine Hat city council approves removal of downtown sea cans
Medicine Hat will soon remove the eight colourful sea cans that have helped to define Towne Square after city council approval Monday, marking a new era for the downtown space designed to create vibrancy for the community. The so-called market pods are arranged in a pair of parallel rows that has attracted vulnerable a...
Nov 19, 2024
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CITY HALL
Medicine Hat council approves action plan for goals shortlist, mayor sole vote against
Medicine Hat will develop a road map to build a south-end recreation centre, start working on a "social disorder" task force and begin creating a regional development blueprint after approving an action plan for council's strategic goals shortlist. Mayor Linnsie Clark was the sole vote against the action plan...
Nov 19, 2024
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DEVELOPING
'I am Nicole Frey': Residents turn out to support transparency advocate at Medicine Hat city council
Several Medicine Hat residents attended Monday's council meeting in support of self-proclaimed transparency advocate Nicole Frey, a contentious figure the city recently hired a lawyer to communicate with. At least two dozen people in the public gallery held signs reading "I am Nicole Frey" in support of the r...
Nov 19, 2024
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ONE ON ONE
Noon Interview: Brad Tajiri - Nov. 18
Brad Tajiri, event manager of the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce, joined anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Monday.
Nov 18, 2024
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HEALTH CARE
'Man Van' making stop in Medicine Hat for free physical and mental health checks
One in six men in Alberta will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.Oftentimes men have a hard time being vulnerable and admitting that they need help.This could apply to physical struggles, but also mental health as well.Getting assistance has never been more convenient now with the Man Van making its w...
Nov 18, 2024
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BUSINESS
'Where's the beef?': Wendy's across western Canada to be supplied by Brooks' own JBS
JBS Foods Canada invested $90 million into its meat processing plant located in Brooks, Alta., in July of this year.The Alberta government has since provided a $10.7 million tax credit towards the expansion of the new processing line at the plant.---All of this expansion wasn't for nothing, as the plant in Brooks is no...
Nov 18, 2024
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MUSIC
Quonset Days 2025 lineup announced
The lineup for the 2025 edition of Quonset Days has been announced, lead by Medicine Hat's own Mackenzie Porter.Quonset Days has been going strong for fifteen years.In addition to Mackenzie Porter, the lineup on Friday, July 18 features Jess Moskaluke, Morgan Klaiber and Phoenix.On Saturday, July 19 has Matt Lang as th...
Nov 18, 2024
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Multi vehicle pile up near Cluny
Winter weather causing havoc on Trans Canada Highway
Mounties from Brooks, Bassano and Gleichen responded to a multi vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada highway this morning.It happened between Highway 842 and Highway 56, with initial reports that over 12 vehicles are involved in the pile up, which is in the westbound lanes.The highway is closed in the Cluny area and motor...
Nov 18, 2024
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CITY HALL
Medicine Hat city council will consider removing the Towne Square sea cans
The Towne Square sea cans, a defining element of the downtown space, may be removed in the near future should Medicine Hat city council approve a staff proposal coming forward at Monday evening's public meeting. -READ: Medicine Hat's downtown sea cans may soon be gone-The city's manager of cultural experiences and even...
Nov 18, 2024
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CITY HALL
Medicine Hat council to hear proposed action plan for south-end rec centre, other goals
Medicine Hat city council will on Monday consider an action plan for its new strategic goals shortlist that includes a roadmap to build a south-end recreation centre, a list of objectives for a social disorder task force and a regional economic development plan. - READ: Council narrows goals with a year left before nex...
Nov 18, 2024
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SMILE SUNDAYS
Medicine Hat's Salvation Army kicks off annual Kettle Campaign
Medicine Hat Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign - one of the most recognizable charity efforts - has begun. The charity effort collects money to feed and get toys for vulnerable families during the holidays. "Funds raised through donations made at Christmas kettles, together with other sources of funds, help provide...
Nov 17, 2024
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SPORTS
SEAC Tigers in championship game at 51st Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds Tournament
It's been 25 years since a Medicine Hat team has won the annual Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds U15 AAA tournament, with an opportunity for that to happen on Sunday.The South East Athletic Club Tigers will look to go down in history as only the second team to win the tournament with the Medicine Hat Hounds squad of 1999.Sta...
Nov 17, 2024
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SPORTS
Medicine Hat Tigers host Victoria Royals for only meeting of season
The Medicine Hat Tigers are back at Co-op Place tonight taking on the Victoria Royals for only meeting of the Western Hockey League regular season.The Tigers and Royals have both won back to back games heading into the contest as the Royals start the first of a five games Alberta road trip.Tigers play-by-play voice Wil...
Nov 16, 2024
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SPORTS
'A huge deal for Medicine Hat': Disc golf course opens up at Riverview Golf Club
Riverview Golf Club in Redcliff will stay busy during the winter months this year with their new 18-hole disc golf setup on the back nine of the course.---The course opened up in late October to be utilized during the off season.The is no cost for daily use at this point, but could be a small user fee in future years w...
Nov 15, 2024
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Crime
Medicine Hat package theft more common than reported, police say
Package theft seems an issue perhaps more common in bigger cities, where other instances of robbery would also be more common as compared to a smaller jurisdiction.However, following a police arrest of a suspect last Friday, the Medicine Hat Police Service issued warnings for the public regarding how to avoid theft of ...
Nov 15, 2024
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RECAP
Canada Post strike: Alberta unveils contingency plan for crucial mail
Our live coverage has concluded for now. Here is a recap of what we covered. - Here's the latest: - Alberta activates contingency mail delivery plan - Medicine Hat union says workers aren't being heard - Medicine Hat says residents still need to pay bills - Here's how Canada Post service is disrupted - Canada Post work...
Nov 15, 2024
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Our Community
WHAT'S ON
Medicine Hat pride group holding Trans Day of Remembrance event tonight
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LIVE UPDATES
Road construction, detours and traffic in Medicine Hat
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WHAT'S ON
Medicine Hat Public Library hosting second annual local authors meet and greet on Saturday
Nov 20, 2024
WHAT'S ON
Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Nov. 15-17
Nov 15, 2024
In the community
Medicine Hat public library screening movie to open discussion on addiction and recovery
Nov 14, 2024