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Backyard hen advocates want simple bylaw wording change
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 17th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Advocates seeking to raise hens in their backyards are not asking the city for a long drawn-out process that could potentially include lengthy pilot projects and studies, they just want council to change the wording of an existing animal bylaw to include chickens. During open council Monday, Krsiten Mann delivered a presentation to councillors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharps says she showed, fought for transparency, wants another shot
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Coun. Shila Sharps has put her name back in the pot, determined to continue what council started in this last term. In the past four years, Sharps says she feels she has shown the reality of transparency; that while good governance requires that level of openness, it can sometimes be uncomfortable to see the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County requests meeting with minister over policing numbers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Facing increased policing costs and ongoing issues with service, Cypress County moved Tuesday to send a letter requesting discussion with Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis. There have been several reports of a lack of officers available in the region when required, such as after the county’s peace officer had attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council is being asked to rezone land near Medalta for proposed campground
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 17th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A public hearing was held Monday at council over a proposed campsite development that would be located east of the Medalta Museum, with 70 full- and limited-service sites. The proposed campground is split into three land zones and would require a re-designation of the land located at 620 Porcelain Avenue. At this time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County approves budget for 2026 ahead of municipal election
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County council approved the 2026 budget at its regular meeting Tuesday, setting the stage for the new council ahead of the election. The new budget reported increased income, reaching $51.9 million through a higher tax base. Because of this, council chose to set aside $8.6 million into reserves, to be used when needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillors to now make $60K while mayor’s salary unchanged
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 17th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors will make more next term, but the mayor’s salary will stand pat. During the final hour of a lengthy meeting Monday, council approved an increase of $7,259 to the annual base salary, beginning next term. City councillors currently make $52,977 annually, moving to $60,236 when the next eight members are sworn in. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seek sexual assault suspect, release composite sketch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties have released a composite sketch which resembles a man who reportedly grabbed and kissed a female walking in the Lake Stafford walking path on Sept. 5. Police received the report from a female who was walking and approached by a male who began asking her numerous intensive and personal questions. At one point, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting nature walk for preschoolers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In its latest public programming, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is putting on a children’s nature walk next week. The Discovery Tree Children’s Nature Walk will take place Friday, Sept. 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Police Point Park. Next week’s event aims to teach children about the types of wildlife that can be found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO air ambulance grounded for EHS investigation
By James Tubb on September 16th, 2025
ZOE MASON zmason@medicinehatnews.com Emergency Health Services Alberta has temporarily suspended the use of the southeastern Alberta’s air ambulance service. CEO Paul Carolan told the News in a statement Tuesday that HALO received notice of the suspension from EHS on Sept. 11. HALO is required to submit a corrective action plan by Sept. 19. “Emergency Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art in Motion activates the downtown core
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Art in Motion event on Saturday was a vivid demonstration of how art permeates every aspect of the city. From artists demonstrating their talent on billboards next to young Hatters trying their hand at graffiti, Art in Motion filled First Street with music, colour and laughter all afternoon. The day featured various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS clothing giveaway allowed any and all to spruce up their wardrobes, grab gently used items for fall and winter
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was temporarily transformed into a fashion hub Saturday for the annual city-wide clothing giveaway. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the church gymnasium was filled with gently used toys, household goods and clothing of every size and style, as residents were able to pick up essentials ... Read More »
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