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Two Canadian universities ranked most beautiful college campuses in the world
Studying at university is hard work, which is why it’s important to schedule in breaks from the books while you’re on campus. For those attending two Canadian universities on a new list of the most stunning college campuses in the world, you’ll find plenty of beautiful spaces to recharge. The ran...
Hike along a creek on this Alberta trail to get to a gorgeous waterfall
This Alberta hike has the best reward: a gorgeous waterfall. Ribbon Falls is located in Kananaskis, Alta., and it’s home to one of the best hiking trails in the province. With gorgeous views and a stunning waterfall, valleys dipping for a beautiful view and sight, it’s just one of the most reward...
This $4M home for sale near Calgary sits above Fish Creek with unreal views
If you’re looking for a private estate near Calgary, a remarkable home perched above Fish Creek is on the market for a whopping $4 million. Located at 226003 Priddis Valley Rd. W. in Priddis, this 7,222 sq. ft. home offers privacy, spectacular resort-style amenities, and sweeping views of the cre...
New rules governing municipalities are on the way. Would they have helped with conflict in Medicine Hat?
The Alberta government is preparing to institute a new code of conduct for local elected officials. A former councillor in Medicine Hat says it will help to avoid or settle disputes like those seen in the southern Alberta city since 2023.
Canadian goes golfing right after learning he's a new multimillionaire
Some people may go on a shopping spree or book a trip right after learning they won the lottery, but one Canadian decided to hit the links after becoming a multimillionaire. Calgary, Alta., resident Ray Born is $2 million richer after winning the March 28 Western 649 jackpot, and he learned of hi...
Canadian goes golfing right after learning he's a new multimillionaire
Some people may go on a shopping spree or book a trip right after learning they won the lottery, but one Canadian decided to hit the links after becoming a multimillionaire. Calgary, Alta., resident Ray Born is $2 million richer after winning the March 28 Western 649 jackpot, and he learned of hi...
Two charged in connection to an alleged Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation shooting
Two males from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation have been arrested in connection to a shots fired complaint. The post Two charged in connection to an alleged Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation shooting appeared first on My Grande Prairie Now .
Drones could change avalanche control in Canada. Here’s how
Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control.
Regional job numbers lagging behind province’s upward trend
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Although Alberta leads the country in year-over-year employment growth, the Medicine Hat area continues to post sluggish employment numbers. According to the most recent Statistics Canada figures, employment has grown by about 4 per cent in the province since March 20...
Government imposition on library content management takes choice from public, parents: MHPL
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library is calling on Alberta’s government to reconsider proposed legislation that would allow the province to control access to certain materials in public libraries. “We want parents to make decisions about how their children use the library and wh...
Man found deceased by RCMP following collision
Gleichen RCMP is investigating following a single motor vehicle collision that resulted in one death. Officers responded to a request for a wellbeing check regarding a person observed in a rural ditch along Range Road 233, south of Township Road 232, shortly before 5 p.m. on April 5. The individu...
Ridin’ For Kids Foundation set to raise funds for Emerson Wikkerink this June
The sixth annual Ridin’ For Kids takes place June 20, starting at the Irvine Hotel. This motorcycle charity ride raises funds to support local children financially and emotionally in the Medicine Hat region. This year’s ride is for a little boy named Emerson Wikkerink. Emerson is a happy four-yea...
Council keeps commercial utility rate classes as is
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Council approved a motion this week to keep the city’s rate class design the same, ending a two-year debate about commercial classifications. Director of energy marketing and business analysis Travis Tuchscherer gave a presentation to council Tuesday summarizing the c...
Canadian lottery winners pick lump sum over $1,000 weekly payments
A Canadian couple who recently won the lottery had to choose between steady weekly payments or a six-figure payout. Lottery players Cynthia and Stephen Duggan are a couple who live in the suburbs of Waverly in Nova Scotia. One day, they purchased Atlantic Lottery’s Set for Life game, a Scratch’N ...
First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive
The argument lawyers are making: since treaties are between Indigenous people and Canada, a province trying to leave would be ripping up treaties.
Top 3 takeaways from the Artemis II mission and what's next
While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues.
Brazen overnight break-in targets beloved sausage store in town east of Edmonton
A man who helps run a store that’s a beloved staple of a town some people call Alberta’s “sausage capital” is speaking out after a brazen overnight break-in left thousands of dollars in damage to the storefront earlier this week.
City of Edmonton lost $45K from fraudulent transactions at Arc machine, city auditor says
Edmonton city council's audit committee will get a confidential memo from administration to detail what steps they took to mitigate the impact of $65,000 lost in fraudulent transactions from a faulty transit machine. Over 300 suspicious Arc cards were identified and blocked with about $20,000 rem...
Judge orders pause on signature validation process for Alberta independence petition
A judge has granted a month-long stay preventing Alberta’s chief electoral officer from certifying the results of a petition to force a referendum on a proposal for Alberta to separate from Canada.
Judge orders temporary pause on Alberta separation referendum petition process
The move effectively steps Elections Alberta from verifying signatures collected by Stay Free Alberta until an overall decision on an the associated First Nations' court challenge.