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‘Data not dogma’: Town hall provides outlet for frustrated Hatters amid health-care changes
By ZOE MASON on November 6th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com More than a hundred people turned out to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” Friends of Medicare has partnered with local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks to tour the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Lest We Forget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
For 105 years Canadians have held November 11 as a moment to pause in silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. The first Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth, originally called “Armistice Day” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATED: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair in December, Farmers’ Market Christmas this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters have a number of opportunities to get ahead on Christmas, starting this Friday at the Medicine Hat Farmers’ Market annual Christmas Market. Hatters are invited to check a variety of homemade treats and unique crafts from local vendors. Children will also be able to drop off their letters to Santa, and the market ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber’s business forum and advisory meeting discusses major issues like energy transition, MCC
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly business forum and advisory meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, open to all members of the chamber, offers the opportunity for members to shape the policies and initiatives that affect the local business community. Executive director Lisa Dressler and past president Steve Heid answered questions and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students seek ideal land for agricultural through program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Second-year environmental biology and reclamation students have been highlighted by Medicine Hat College for their studies assessing soil health and collecting data on plant species to determine ideal plots of land for agricultural use. Ongoing studies and data collected by students will be assembled into a final report to be used to numerically evaluate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO back with improved operations, CEO says
By ZOE MASON on November 5th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com HALO air ambulance released a statement Tuesday confirming the official return to full operational service. HALO says its has been working closely with Emergency Health Services to review and strengthen operational processes following an undisclosed safety incident in September. Operational changes include new measures emphasizing structured pre-flight briefings, enhanced documentation and increased in-flight communications ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Mary’s choir students to perform with Foreigner
By ZOE MASON on November 5th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Grade 9 students in the Fine Arts Academy at St. Mary’s School will take the stage at Co-op Place alongside legendary rock and roll band Foreigner on Wednesday night. Twenty-five students taking part in the St. Mary’s choir will perform the hit song “I Want To Know What Love Is” with the band. “They’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes made to early council schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City councillors will sit for their first public meeting Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers following a motion to make changes to the provisional consolidated meeting schedules. Council is expected to run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for budget discussions, and a confirmed closed committee of the whole meeting will run on the evening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show Review: Firehall’s Christmas on the Air immerses audience in back-in-time adventure
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com No matter how soon one feels is too soon to start celebrating Christmas, Firehall Theatre’s latest production is sure to get the audience in the spirit. Lucia Frangione’s Christmas on the Air is achingly human, in a way the local cast brings to the fore. The entire story is set through the idea of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire service history under spotlight in new 125th anniversary video
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In celebration of the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service’s 125th anniversary, the service premiered a video to honour the past, pay tribute to firefighters and provide the community a look behind the scenes. The video, approximately 12 minutes in length, premiered during the Firefighter Gala held Oct. 25, and was shared over social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cows, Crops & Calculators: Local students participate in ag-focused accounting competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local high school and college students teamed up Tuesday to participate in the Cows, Crops & Calculators accounting and agriculture-focused competition. Business administration students at Medicine Hat College partnered with high school students from Prairie Rose Public Schools to solve a business scenario by creating a case and presenting their solution to a panel ... Read More »
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