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Alberta jobs trend upwards for third straight month; regional unemployment stays higher than provincial average
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com According to Stats Canada’s latest employment numbers, Alberta is faring the best among Canadian provinces in terms of job growth. Unemployment in the province dropped to its lowest rate since March 2024 at 6.5 per cent, a significant improvement from October’s rate of 7.8 per cent. Employment in Alberta grew by 28,700 jobs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pound services re-opened after parvovirus risk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Animal Pound Services are once again open after closing due to confirmation of feline parvovirus. The facility was placed in a 10-day isolation period after a weak-positive result was found on an admitted kitten. During this period, staff isolated and monitored any cats who may have been exposed to the kitten to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local agencies take part in evacuation response exercise
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Several local agencies took part in an evacuation response exercise at Medicine Hat College this week. The exercise, which simulated the arrival of evacuees from a northern First Nations community who had been displaced by a wildfire, was held on Tuesday at Medicine Hat College. The day’s drill involved city staff, MHC staff and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe takes stage over Christmas
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While perhaps not considered a Christmas story, C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is taking the stage in Medicine Hat later this month to inspire new love for the classic story. The Paperback stage is returning from something of a hiatus says artistic director Richard Grafton. The theatre group was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteerism learning series continues in-person on Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A free workshops series aimed to inspire Hatters to become an active part of improving community wellbeing continues Monday in-person at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre and will focus on screening volunteers. Teaming up with Volunteer Alberta, the city is hosting a free volunteerism learning series called “Rooted in Action – volunteerism learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province kicks off public engagement on nuclear energy with webinars next week
By ZOE MASON on December 6th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The province is moving ahead with its plans to explore nuclear energy, and it has scheduled several public engagement sessions in December and January to gauge public support. The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel is looking to gather feedback from people across the province, including the public, municipalities and industry. Virtual public information ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive run Saturday in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP will be in front of Canadian Tire on Saturday collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys that will be delivered to local children and families in need this holiday season. Mounties will be filling their police cruiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Canadian Tire Parking Lot. Last year Brooks RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snow Angel program returns to provide snow-clearing aid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city announced Thursday it is bringing back its Snow Angel campaign for the first time since 2020. The Snow Angels campaign encourages Hatters to help neighbours in need with their snow removal. The initiative is designed to help those with disabilities, illnesses and age-related mobility issues to keep their properties shovelled, ice-free and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early-bird tickets on sale for Our Collective Journey’s upcoming recovery conference
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2025
Our Collective Journey has announced dates for its 2026 Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference. SARRCon brings together professionals, community organizations, educators, service providers and individuals with lived experience to strengthen recovery networks. The theme for the 2026 event will be “Strength in Community, Recovery Through Connection,” says Our Collective Journey. The conference will run Mar. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed reaction from parents at Webster Niblock School closure meeting
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 5th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 70 parents and guardians of students who attend Webster Niblock School heard Thursday from Medicine Hat Public School Division staff, as two local elementaries are scheduled for closure. The meeting was the second in as many nights and is part of the division’s engagement process with parents as it looks to close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airport activity jumps 48% year over year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com It has been a year of growth for Medicine Hat Regional Airport, thanks in no small part to Prairie Rose Public Schools. At a meeting of the city’s infrastructure and development committee Thursday, airport manager Logan Boyd provided an update on air traffic activity that showcased significant growth. The year-to-date trend for takeoffs and ... Read More »
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