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Obstetrical service gap a symptom of dysfunction in health care system: ER doc
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com For three days in September, there was no obstetrical services available at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. According to local emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks, the disruption is a troubling indicator of more widespread dysfunction as the province transitions to a new health-care system. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital services a catchment area stretching all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$100K awarded through Community Vibrancy Grants
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A dozen local community services, non-profits and clubs will receive a portion of more than $100,000 distributed through the 2025 Community Vibrancy Grant program after recommendations from the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board were approved at a recent council meeting. The annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, held by Our Collective Journey, received $29,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firehall Theatre welcomes new director for upcoming show, Christmas on the Air
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Firehall Theatre is making a bold return with its upcoming show, Christmas on the Air. The show’s director Mahara Sinclaire is new on the scene in Medicine Hat, having only moved here in the last year. Sinclaire has a long history of work in theatre and is excited to be taking on this holiday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council hopeful Lindberg says it’s time for new voices
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Korey Lindberg believes he has a new perspective that Redcliff council needs. A Redcliff resident for more than 20 years, Lindberg says he has always harboured an interest in politics. “Since a young age, I was interested in politics. Probably more on a federal level, but over time, I learned that more political influence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance polls open Saturday; video explains Kangaroo Board
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The first opportunity for voters in Medicine Hat to cast their ballots will be this Saturday at two advance poll locations. Polls open at 9 a.m. at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre, located at 39 10th Street NE, and the Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road. Saturday’s advance polls will be open until 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 600 youth purchased “Rec and Ride” passes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city says more than 600 teenagers aged 13-17 purchased a low-cost transit and recreation pass providing unlimited access to rec facilities throughout the summer months. The new Rec and Ride Youth Pass was introduced in June and could be purchased for $50. The pass acted as a transit pass and provided admission for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta farmer wins contest, donates $5,000 to local agricultural education
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local farmer Louise Virostek was selected as one of the winners of the annual Lallemand Hometown Roots Contest. She has chosen to donate the prize money to the Fundraising Society of the Rolling Hills School. Virostek owns a farm in the small community of Rolling Hills, south of Brooks. She said she chose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins Western Max lottery
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat resident William Whaley is the winner of $100,000 thanks to a lucky ticket. Whaley said that he was left shocked after checking the ticket himself and found himself double checking the amount several times. “I was shocked,” said Whaley. “There were a lot of zeroes, so I had to go back and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful promises analytical view, focus on city growth
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Dana Christensen is ready to take the plunge and treat his potential term as a full-time job. He has spent his time in business and in travelling all of Western Canada. Looking at Medicine Hat compared to some other places he’s been, his concern there may not be any reason for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Bringing Canada to new heights and atmospheres
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A little over 100 years after becoming a country, Canada reached space. Canadian Marc Garneau became the nation’s first astronaut on Oct. 4, 1984 when he soared into space alongside six other astronauts aboard the U.S. shuttle Columbia. The shuttle left the Kennedy Space Center 43 milliseconds before the scheduled liftoff time of 5:03 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!October natural gas prices climb; amendment passed for medium commercial rates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The October natural gas default rate has climbed by more than $0.20 in October at $1.004 per GJ, up from the previous month of $0.791 per GJ. This rate is based on the weighted average cost of the City’s natural gas purchases for the month of consumption with the added cost of $0.07 per ... Read More »
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