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Smith in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates to attend international petroleum conference
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith is in Saudi Arabia promoting the province’s responsible energy production before travelling to the United Arab Emirates to attend the Adu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, which begins next Monday. Smith was notably absent as members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta met for session this week, as she had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose Public Schools has named its chair and vice-chair for the new term
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools held its first meeting as a board Tuesday, ready to take on the responsibility of students’ learning with a new chair and vice-chair. Ward 5 trustee Patty Rooks will take on the role of chair following the meeting, with Ward 3 trustee Pam Cursons by her side as vice-chair. Rooks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: The Times, they are a changin’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sixteen years before confederation and three years after the district of Alberta was created, the budding settlement of Medicine Hat, N.W.T. saw the inaugural edition of its first newspaper. Known then as the Medicine Hat Times and said to be produced in a boxcar, the first edition was released Oct. 29, 1885. The second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forever Canadian petition soars past quota
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local canvassers are ecstatic with the news of the Forever Canadian petition finishing with a total of 456,365 signatures. Canvasser Shelley Ewing told the News they had last heard signature estimates when petition organizer Thomas Lukaszuk visited Medicine Hat earlier this month. Those who volunteered within the city were surprised but thrilled to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike helmet prevented serious injuries after 12-year-old boy hit by vehicle: RCMP
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP say a collision between an SUV and a 12-year-old cyclist could have had a much more serious outcome had the young boy not been wearing his bicycle helmet at the time. Mounties say the young cyclist was not seriously injured after they responded to a 911 call shortly before 5 p.m. on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta uses the notwithstanding clause to order teachers back to work: What you need to know
By ZOE MASON on October 29th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Legislation passed early Tuesday morning ordering teachers back to work is invoking the notwithstanding clause. This will mark the second time the province has used the clause to push through legislation that could otherwise be challenged on the grounds it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Alberta first used the clause in 2000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News celebrates 140 and counting
By ZOE MASON on October 29th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com On Oct. 29, the Medicine Hat News marks its 140th anniversary. The News is the longest-standing media outlet in Medicine Hat, continuing to grow and change with the city it serves. In honour of the anniversary, longtime subscribers, current employees and News alumni reminisced about the paper’s storied past and undeniable impact. Legend has ... Read More »
1 responseHalloween fun for kids to adults available this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com There are plenty of festive Halloween activities to for Hatters of all ages to enjoy some spooky fun this week. Halloween comes early at the Co-op Kids Club Halloween Party on Wednesday. The Halloween bash will be held at Medicine Hat food store on 13th Avenue from 3-7 p.m. and will include a caramel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County committees
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com With the coming year for Cypress County taking shape, councillors have taken on their respective committees, commissions and boards. The seats taken by respective members of council and the public as of the organizational meeting on Monday are as follows: Agricultural Service Board – Shane Hok (chair) – Keith Ritz and Blaine Brost (council) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat schools start up again today after teachers forced back
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com All classes resume today at all Medicine Hat Public School Division, Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose Public Schools after Premier Danielle Smith’s government passed legislation ordering 51,000 teachers back to work. On Tuesday the MHPSD sent a letter to parents and guardians written by Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides informing class ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women sports pioneer’s story shared during MHC’s 60th
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is shining the spotlight on a former graduate who championed the creation of many house leagues, including badminton, basketball and volleyball during the 1960s when the new Medicine Hat Junior College first opened its doors. Janet Ganzer, joined the Faculty of Education in 1965 in the early days of the college ... Read More »
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