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Pop-up exhibit at MHPL honours Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library’s newest pop-up exhibit is a blast from the far flung past in honour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th Anniversary. This is one of many pop-up exhibits being placed in public libraries throughout Alberta, says MHIP, starting this September. Here in Medicine Hat, MHPL is pleased to unveil its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crozier’s vision for Redcliff balances sustainable growth, small-town charm
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Cathy Crozier wants to see Redcliff grow, while still protecting its small town charm. Crozier has served three terms as town councillor, and in her fourth election she believes she has the experience to deliver on that mandate. Crozier has lived in Redcliff for 15 years. She’s worked in the insurance industry for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council challenger Bakker aims to bring infrastructure expertise to the chamber
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Bernie Bakker spent 37 years working for the Town of Redcliff in the public works department. After retiring from there, he started working for the Bow Island public works department, where he still works today. “I just like what I do,” he said. Bakker describes himself as an expert on the town’s infrastructure, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful promises to be strong voice for all Hatters
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Coming off a 2021 mayoral campaign and years in the community as none other than Santa Claus, council hopeful Micheal Starner believes it’s time for some change in Medicine Hat. Starner has seen first hand what is on the minds of residents from all backgrounds while committed to Holiday cheer. From that, he feels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal election candidate forum, Q&A to be held Wednesday and Friday this week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is holding two municipal election forums in Medicine Hat this week. The forums will be held from 5-9 p.m. at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre on Wednesday and Friday this week. The first forum will only feature council candidates. Friday’s forum will consist of one session for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fisher puts rec, taxation at top of priorities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While he may not be a traditional politician, Mark Fisher still feels he can do some serious good as Medicine Hat’s potential next mayor. Fisher is a third generation Hatter and says municipal politics is something he’s always been interested in. While he was initially planning to run for city council, he felt he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search ongoing for 5-year-old boy missing from Crowsnest Pass
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A search continues for five-year-old Darius Macdougall, who was last seen walking with his family approximately 2.5 miles south of Crowsnest Pass near Island Lake Campground on Sunday at approximately 11:30 a.m. Numerous resources, including search helicopters, drones, RCMP dogs and 60-plus ground searchers with Southwest Alberta Region Search and Rescue have been actively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chieftainship Ceremony honours past MLA and First Nations attorney
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com During a prestigious Kainai Chieftainship Ceremony held at Medicine Hat College on Monday, former MLA Bob Wanner and First Nation lawyer Joanna Crook were each inducted as new Blood Tribe Honorary Chiefs, a tradition dating back to 1919. The Kainai Chieftainship Ceremony began with vibrant traditional dances like Jingle and Chicken, followed by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former local youth hockey manager charged with fraud
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-six-year-old Nola Besplug, former manager of the SE Selects hockey team, is facing fraud and theft charges from an investigation that was initiated back in January. Police allege the offences occurred between April 2024 and March 2025 when Besplug was the team’s manager and concerns were raised about funds for the hockey season collected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP provides safety message following collisions between vehicles and bicycles
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are reminding both cyclists and drivers of some important road safety steps following “incidents” where cyclists were struck by vehicles over the past week. Mounties say none of the collisions resulted in life-threatening injuries, however they want to remind cyclists to always stop, look and ensure drivers see you before entering crosswalks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime local business owner running for fourth term on Redcliff council
By ZOE MASON on September 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Larry Leipert has spent more than 50 years in Redcliff. He’s an expert in the business of the town in more ways than one. As a business owner, he’s helmed several longstanding enterprises, including a liquor store, a storage facility and a corner store. Leipert Plumbing and Heating, the principal Leipert family business, has ... Read More »
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