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Cypress County removes non-council members from its MPC
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County council made major changes Tuesday to the municipal planning commission, removing non-council members. This has been in process since the Nov. 10 public meeting and discussed for longer, says Mayor Dan Hamilton. The Subdivision and Development Authority bylaw was moved on Nov. 10, with the public hearing for the Land Use Bylaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall petition OK’d for Smith, organizer says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A recall petition for Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith has been approved by Elections Alberta, organizers are telling reporters. Applicant Heather VanSnick says she does not see this as a partisan issue, but more so addressing Smith’s lack of presence and meaningful engagement with this community. “I’ve tried to stop by her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas with the Tartones promises spirited night of Holiday cheer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local singing group The Tartones are extending an invitation to Medicine Hat to spend an evening with them full of song and community. Christmas with the Tartones will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Dec. 15, starting at 7p.m. Director Sheryl Schnare advises those interested to expect a collection of Christmas songs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ramp up roadside check stops as holidays approach
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To help ensure the streets stay safe this Christmas season members of the Medicine Hat Police Traffic Unit will be increasing check stops throughout December. Police say motorists can expect to see an increased officer presence this month and have plans to announce check stops publicly that are scheduled to run between Dec. 13-21. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff tree lighting and festivities to be held Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Town of Redcliff is kicking off the Holiday Season with a tree lighting and parade this Friday. In collaboration with Redcliff FCSS, the Redcliff Youth Centre and White Dragon Karate, the town will have their Santa Claus Parade and ceremony that evening. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Broadway Street at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beetlejuice Jr. a masterclass in morbid comedy
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Last week, director Jennifer Davies told the News that she was proud of the performers for Beetlejuice Jr. She absolutely should be. The cast at Crescent Heights High School is clearly both talented and passionate about the one-hour production, which shows in every scene regardless of who is on stage. The atmosphere is overwhelmingly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public elementary school closure town halls run tonight, tomorrow
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Parents and guardians of students who attend Southview Community School will have their opportunity to address the school division and share feedback and concerns during a public consultation meeting tonight, and Webster Niblock parents tomorrow night, as the division is considering permanently closing both schools to save resources. In November, the school division reached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP seeks budding bird fans for Christmas count
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A tradition over a century old, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is looking for young citizen scientists for their annual Christmas Bird Count. “The tradition of the annual Christmas Bird Count dates back to 1900 and is the longest-standing citizen science project in North America. Now, even budding bird enthusiasts can participate in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat stylist and salon owner takes home Alberta Hairstylist award at national competition
By ZOE MASON on December 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Jenna Engel wasn’t going to apply to Salon Magazine’s Contessa Awards this year. The annual competition recognizes the nation’s best hair stylists, nail technicians and makeup artists. After over a dozen tries, Engel had been named as a finalist more than once – including last year, when her salon was named as a finalist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillors receive information on city surveys during brief committee meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To help recently elected councillors Cheryl Phaff, Yusuf Mohammed and Brian Varga moving forward with strategic planning, city staff provided information on how scientific community surveys are conducted in Medicine Hat during an Audit Committee meeting Tuesday. Since 2022 the city has conducted two community surveys by Ipsos, a market research company that claims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans’ privacy
By ZOE MASON on December 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com In a letter to Ministers Adriana LaGrange and Matt Jones, Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod raised concerns about amendments to the Health Information Act under Bill 11. McLeod identifies gaps in the legislation regarding information sharing, records maintenance and the proposed changes to the health card that she says do not adequately ... Read More »
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