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Local postal workers back on strike as sweeping changes announced
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Approximately 120 local union workers from Medicine Hat, Brooks, Redcliff and surrounding communities have walked off the job after the government announced major reforms to Canada Post on Thursday morning. According to the Minister of Public Works and Procurement, Joël Lightbound, Canada Post will be ceasing its door-to-door mail delivery operations within the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, college, local schools set to observe Truth and Reconciliation Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the community are invited to walk on the path of truth and reconciliation on Tuesday evening during the fourth annual event to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families and communities. The day, recognized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seasonal border crossing to close next week down thousands of travellers year over year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season. The port of entry at Chief Mountain, located along Alberta’s Highway 6 on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park, will close for the winter on Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will reopen in the spring, running only from May to September due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Church youth to gather for community service projects
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Youth between the ages of 3 and 11, as well as their family and friends, who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Medicine Hat will gather Saturday to make crafts, toys and food to be donated to charity. During the annual Medicine Hat Stake Primary Service Project local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary man killed in highway collision near Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 62-year-old man from Calgary passed away in hospital after being struck Tuesday morning by a semi-truck at the intersection of the Trans-Canada and Highway 36, near Brooks. Mounties were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision shortly after 8 a.m. and discovered a semi-truck travelling northbound on Highway 36 had proceeded through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council hopeful Burns wants to be voice for youth in local government
By Zoe Mason on September 26th, 2025
Bradie Burns, 27, wants to be the person he needed as a youth in Redcliff. Born and raised in Redcliff, Burns has endeavoured to be a mentor to youth in town. Burns worked at the Mustard Seed in Medicine Hat for two years before transferring to Recovery Alberta. For the last four years, he’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autumn closure of city public washrooms, facilities begins today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
As temperatures start to dip and leaves turn colours, the city is preparing the winterization of outdoor washrooms and facilities. Starting today, the city will begin winterization of 14 outdoor washrooms and facilities. The Optimist Park ball diamond washroom and the Moose Ball Complex washroom/facilities will be closed today as part of the winterization process. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic diversity key to city’s future, council candidate says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com From the Kinsmen Club to the Chamber of Commerce, working within the community is a habit for council candidate Steven Pudwell. Pudwell believes in serving the community’s greatest needs above all else, something the said makes choosing to run for council his logical next step. “I have been part of the business community and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth Avenue Memorial’s annual community turkey supper set for Oct. 4
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church is inviting residents to come experience community over a meal with their annual turkey supper. The event is a longstanding tradition, says office administrator Piehl Wiedemann, who estimates the first iteration of the dinner was as far back as the 1950s. “It’s really good for first of all fellowship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen wants to fight stagnation, make smart investments for Redcliff
By Zoe Mason on September 26th, 2025
James Allen first decided to run for town council when he was hit with a bylaw infraction. When Allen’s family exceeded the limit of dogs allowed to one property, he tried to work with the township to have the bylaw altered. He was ultimately defeated. But at the end of the process, the protective services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Big Ben falls, from world records to tarnished legacy, in 9.79 seconds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was atop the sporting world in 1988. He was fresh off breaking his own 100m world record at the Olympics, capturing his first Olympic gold after taking first at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, Goodwill Games and Commonwealth games within a 12-month span. There was no one faster than Johnson, ... Read More »
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