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Calls for police service drop throughout October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the month of October the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to 2,729 calls for service, down from 3,139 calls in September. Crime rates in October were down in nearly every category compared to September, as well as in numbers reporting property crime year over year. Police responded to 13 thefts from motor vehicles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge doctor says trans legislation will only do harm
By ZOE MASON on November 22nd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Almost a year ago, Premier Danielle Smith told listeners on her call-in radio show that she was prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to override charter challenges to a suite of three bills affecting transgender youth. “Because I feel so strongly about protecting kids’ right to preserve their fertility until they’re adults, we would, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AwareMHAB plans protest outside local MLA office
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2025
A protest is planned Saturday outside Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright’s office in opposition of the government’s usage of the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work and then push through laws on transgender kids. A post circulating on Facebook originating from the group AwareMHAB states that organizers seek “100 people in Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another recall petition goes through, 90 days to collect signatures on Grande Prairie MLA
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A recall petition has been issued for Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck. The petition was received by Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure and it has been determined to meet the requirements. The petition has been issued and the Notice of Recall Petition was published on Elections Alberta’s website. Submitted by applicant Casey Klein, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Explore medicinal, edible plants through Interpretive Program’s latest offering
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2025
Those curious about Medicine Hat’s potentially medicinal or edible plants are invited out for the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s newest offering, “Where the Wild Things Grow.” While this free public program, set for 2-3:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, will not include any harvesting or foraging, it will introduce attendees to the concept through the use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Flagrant disregard for basic human rights’: ATA denounces Bill 9
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling says the province’s second, third and fourth uses of the notwithstanding clause in less than a month is a “flagrant disregard for basic human rights,” and says forcing Bill 9 into legislation will harm students instead of providing protection. “Normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festive roadside light installation continues on major routes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City crews have been busy installing a total of 354 festive light fixtures along 10 high-traffic roads to help celebrate the Holiday Season. Crews are working on the annual light installations along Eighth Street NE, Trans-Canada Way, Carry Drive, Dunmore Road, 13th Avenue SE and Division Avenue N. Additionally, crews are installing lights in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School board chair says city, trustees need to do better at engaging voters in the community
By ZOE MASON on November 22nd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Amid the chaos of last month’s municipal election, Catherine Wilson was quietly elected to her fourth term as a public division trustee. After dismal voter turnout, Wilson feels like the election highlighted places where both the school board and the city needs to make improvements in order to boost civic engagement with what is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classroom complexity report released, new provincial committee to implement recommendations
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2025
The province of Alberta has released the final report addressing complexity in classrooms. The committee to create the report was formed last summer to “help create recommendations that will help guide the province’s response to classroom complexity,” said the province. The report identifies key challenge areas and has put forward seven recommendations aimed at addressing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff seeking participants for Santa Clause Parade
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff has released a public announcement seeking participants to join Santa Claus during the annual parade, which runs Dec. 5. The town is accepting float entries until Dec. 1, which can be registered by contacting staff at cps@redcliff.ca. The annual Santa Clause Parade and Christmas Tree Lightning ceremony runs from 4-8 p.m. on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juno winner Good Lovelies retuning to Medicine Hat on Dec. 4 after nearly a decade away from Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2025
After an eight-year absence, the Juno Award-winning trio Good Lovelies are coming back to Medicine Hat. Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Susan Passmore have not been in Alberta since 2017 but are making a stop on their tour at the Monarch Theatre on Dec. 4, accompanied by Robbie Grunwald on keys, Steve Zsirai on bass ... Read More »
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