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Man arrested in stolen vehicle found to have warrants from Calgary, Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hayden Nester, 23, is facing several charges after he was arrested in a stolen vehicle with drugs and additional stolen items Tuesday night in Brooks. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Mounties received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked idling on Third Street E, and the driver was reportedly seen slumped over. When officers attended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show Review: MHMT does right by legendary tale of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer captures all the charm of the original alongside the Playhouse’s personal touch. The show follows the classic 1964 stop-motion television special very faithfully, from the script to the musical numbers, but brings with it an aura of warmth and enthusiasm that can only ... 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!Castle Mountain set to open Friday with high-speed lift and 21 new runs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com One of Medicine Hat’s nearest ski getaways, Castle Mountain Resort, is opening for its landmark 60th season Friday. Skiers and snowboarders attending on opening day will have access to Green Chair and Buckaroo Carpet, and snowmaking efforts are well underway to open Huckleberry Chair as soon as possible. This season, Castle Mountain will be ... 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!Vigil to honour victims of gender-based violence goes Saturday at MHC
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society will host on Saturday the annual Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, honouring those lost to gender-based violence. Held at Medicine Hat College, the vigil will take place from 4:30-6:30pm. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this event, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ongoing development plans will include public feedback
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city’s new development and infrastructure committee met for its first meeting of the new term Thursday. City staff briefed the committee on projects in the works and initiatives to come on subjects like water, waste and transportation. Couns. Yusuf Mohammad, Cheryl Pfaff and Dan Reynish sit on the development and infrastructure committee. Mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta contests federal firearm buyback program; precedent shows guns are federal domain
By ZOE MASON on December 4th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government announced Tuesday it is instructing provincial entities not to enforce the federal gun buyback program, using its Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act. The act is designed to address federal legislation that the province regards as interfering with provincial constitutional rights. Provincial entities like municipalities, local law enforcement and RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspected car prowler arrested with drone assistance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A 36-year-old man, whose name has not been released by police due to charges not yet sworn in, was arrested after Medicine Hat police responded to a report of a person prowling vehicles in the 300 block of 20th Street NE. on Monday at approximately 10:40 p.m. The man had already fled the scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: An attack on women
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2025
One of the darkest days in Canada’s history continues to be a spotlight for the fight against gender-based violence. On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered in an anti-feminist attack at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in what is still the second deadliest mass shooting in Canada. Another 10 women and four men were ... Read More »
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