Nearly $200K handed out through Community Grants Program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta gave out $568,052 to charities and organizations through its Fall 2025 granting cycle, celebrated at the annual Chair’s Reception. A total of $199,877 was awarded through CFSEA’s Community Grants program, $118,156 of which was directed to charities in Medicine Hat and Redcliff. “Community Grants reflect the generosity of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP remind residents ’tis the season of ‘porch pirates’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following a busy online shopping weekend and with Christmas quickly approaching, police are warning residents of a higher volume of package thefts, commonly known as ‘porch piracy.’ To help residents keep gifts and online purchases secure this season, the RCMP has offered practical tips to reduce the risk of stolen deliveries. Mounties say it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP will feature badgers for its annual Christmas ornament-making event
By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is returning for a third year in a row to feature a local animal made festive with their ornament making workshop. This year’s animal to be brought to life is a badger, which participants will create as a felt ornament. Previous years have included a snowy owl and a beaver. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to three structure fires, more than 200 calls for service in November
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services responded to three structure fires and two ice investigations in November for a total of 218 calls for service. Additionally, fire crews attended 39 medical scenes, responded to 10 outdoor fires and 75 alarm calls. Firefighters were also on scene at 20 motor vehicle collisions and attended 29 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nurses, health-care aides represented by AUPE ratify new collective agreement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Roughly 16,000 nursing care workers represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees voted Friday to ratify a new agreement with Alberta Health Services. The new collective agreement will expire March 31, 2028. A tentative agreement was reached Nov. 22, narrowly averting a strike that would have included licensed practical nurses and health-care aides. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Critics say regulatory bodies handcuffed by bill
By ZOE MASON on December 2nd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com On Nov. 20, six provincial Ministries introduced Bill 13. If passed, the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act will alter the ability of regulatory bodies and colleges to sanction members, assign mandatory trainings, or use affirmative action to pursue workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. “Every Albertan must be able to express their opinions and beliefs freely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas prices continue to climb in December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The price for natural gas is set to climb again, while power prices remain at the minimum mandated rate. Updated pricing from the municipal utility department shows December’s natural gas default rate is rising to $3.293 per gigajoule, up from October’s $2.647. The natural gas rate is based on the weighted average cost of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monetary donations doubled as Mustard Seed seeks support on Giving Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed is seeking aid from the community to help provide meals to those in need on Giving Tuesday, which follows Cyber Monday and is touted as a ‘generosity movement’ to support non-profits and other organizations. For Giving Tuesday and with the support of the Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation, eligible monetary donations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forever Canadian petition signatures officially verified by Elections Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Elections Alberta completed verification for the Forever Canadian citizen initiative petition Monday. The petition smashed through the threshold required for the petition to advance. The initiative required 293,976 signatures, or 10 per cent of the electors from the provincial general election. It collected 438,568 signatures. With results now verified, the UCP government will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winners announced from WIB’s pitch competition
By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2025
Women in Business Medicine Hat has announced winners from the Business Expo, Market and Tradeshow and Pitch Competition. The event was held Oct. 25 at the Stampede auditorium and was adjudicated by APEX Regional Innovation Network of Southeast Alberta’s Tracy Stroud, executive director of the Root Cellar Melissa Mullis and Root Cellar board member Pam. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Armed man arrested following police stand off
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Kaiden Smith, 19, of Medicine Hat faces three charges following a stand-off with police after officers responded to a report of a dispute with a weapon at a home in the 600 block of Eighth Street SW. Upon arrival on Nov. 27 at 10:30 p.m., officers were able to confirm that Smith was alone ... Read More »
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