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Modernized parks bylaw passed by council
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 2nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Driven by the growing popularity of the city’s extensive parks and trails system and the need to modernize the wording of a nearly four-decade old bylaw to include technologies including drones and e-scooters, city councillors approved an updated parks bylaw city staffers have worked on since 2022. The city’s previous Parks Bylaw was passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bomb threat determined to be not of risk to public
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A suspicious package was discovered in a garbage bin on Tuesday afternoon wrapped in bags, tied with cords and had audible ticking sounds in the 300 block of South Railway Street SE. Immediately the area was cordoned off by responding police around 4:30 p.m. and the Medicine Hat Police Service Explosive Disposal Unit was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Blue Cross opens nominations for Faces of Wellness program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Blue Cross is looking for nominations for this years’ Faces of Wellness program. “Everyone knows someone in their community who is a face of wellness, whether that’s making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a chronic condition, advocating for wellness in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual antiques, collectibles and guns sale arrives in Medicine Hat this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual Antique and Collectible show is returning to Medicine Hat for the 21st time this weekend. It will run concurrently with the Gun and Hobby show and sale, now entering its 17th year. The show will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College renames program to honour local philanthropist
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Last week Medicine Hat College honoured a significant donation with the official name of the Yuill School of Health & Community Services. At the beginning of the year in January, the Yuill Family Foundation generously donated $5 million, the largest single donation in MHC history, to be used primarily for expanding and enhancing health-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council addresses remaining recommendations at 11th hour
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Councillors worked into the late evening Monday to formally consider and vote on 53 remaining recommendations from a municipal inspection report covering topics like strategic planning, council onboarding, training and improved communication between city staff and council. Members were directed by a ministerial order to discuss and review in open session a total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AISH rollback kicks in, recipients left pinched
By ZOE MASON on October 1st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Recipients of Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped may receive lower personal benefits this month. The Alberta government’s clawback of $200 off personal disability benefits will begin affecting AISH recipients this month, whether they receive the $200 federal top-up or not. In March, the federal government announced that the Canada Disability Benefit would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residential school survivors honoured on Orange Shirt Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Emphasizing the community’s recognition of their journey and struggles, local survivors of the residential school system were honoured during a blanket ceremony held Tuesday evening at Medicine Hat College in front of hundreds from the community who gathered to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Marcia Naziel is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local piper plays in ‘Super Bowl’ of bagpipe world
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Mark Burden represented all of Alberta this summer as he took part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The tattoo, explains Burden, is akin to a large-scale concert consisting of 26 performances over several weeks. It is based in a longstanding tradition that has evolved over several centuries. “It’s based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming Interpretive Program walk will look at biology of beavers
By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2025
The newest nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program explores one of Canada’s most iconic animals as they delve into beaver biology. “This walk will take us on a fun exploration of beavers – checking out their anatomy, understanding why they do what they do, and discovering what makes them so fascinating,” said park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor elects to run for council, eyes big builds
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former mayor Ted Clugston is seeking a return to municipal politics, this time as a councillor. When initially putting his name forward, Clugston admitted he filled out both the council and mayoral paperwork, initially unsure of which he wanted to run for. However, after introspection and discussion ultimately decided he would be best able ... Read More »
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