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Lifelong Hatter wants to bring positive collaboration to council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A force for positivity may be what Medicine Hat needs, says council candidate Kevin Monson, and he hopes to be that force. His decision to run for city council comes from a longstanding interest in municipal politics, having lived in the city his entire life and seeing everything it has to offer. A manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On tap: Council asked to schedule two more meetings; Stampede funding, homeless shelter among busy agenda tonight
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Several key issues will be discussed tonight during this council’s third-to-last general meeting before October’s election, however two extra public meetings may be approved over the timeline of two directives issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Council, as well as the CAO, need to complete respectful workplace training by Oct. 1, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Possible teachers strike looms, but all as normal for now
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As students get ready to return to class following the Labour Day long weekend, negotiations between the province and Alberta Teachers Association are crumbling, and concerns about teachers taking strike action continue to grow. “We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the Alberta Teachers Association to break off negotiations with so ... Read More »
1 responseTheatrical bus trips highlight Veiner Centre’s upcoming events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting two additional day trips to the Rosebud Theatre, planned in October and December. The first trip will take passengers to a performance of “The Green House” on Oct. 8. That includes a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation and a ticket to the play, which touches on family, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour Day BBQ for workers Monday at Kin Coulee
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2025
For those looking for a reason to get together this Labour Day, the Medicine Hat District Labour Council is hosting its annual barbecue for workers. Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinette Kitchen in Kin Coulee Park, hosts will serve hot dogs and hamburgers for those attending in the spirit of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police look to quell ‘erroneous’ rumours as investigation continues into death of young Brooks woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com While Brooks RCMP and members of the Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit continue their investigation into the death of Fatima Ahmed, whose remains were discovered Wednesday evening, Mounties are reminding the public there is no indication of an ongoing risk to the public. RCMP say they are aware of several social media posts providing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fellow in Yellow stops in Hat along inspirational cross-country trek
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dressing is all yellow and on a mission to inspire and reach as many Canadians as possible, Trevor Redmond, known as the ‘Fellow in Yellow’, visited Medicine Hat this week and will be in Brooks on Sunday as he continues his solo journey across Canada on foot to promote health and recovery, and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups its feeder loan guarantee pot to $225 million
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta says it is supporting the rural economy by increasing the overall limit for the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program to $225 million. As demand for Alberta beef continues to grow internationally, the province recognizes that part of the hard earned reputation for top-quality beef production is owed to hard work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bolstering business, sheltering most vulnerable among candidate’s priorities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Believing Medicine Hat to be one of the best places in the world to live, council hopeful Christien Ellis wants to make sure that remains true for generations to come. Ellis has worked in nearly every kind of job one can think of, he says, and with that experience comes a wide view of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FoM slams province’s addictions strategy as International Overdose Awareness Day is Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For Friends of Medicare, International Overdose Awareness Day takes an additional somber tone as they look at recent changes to recovery care. “We recognize International Overdose Awareness Day this year knowing that every single day, more Albertans are dying from drug poisoning,” said executive director Chris Gallaway. “This is a heartbreaking crisis, made more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual trail rehabilitation work begins Tuesday, starting on north side
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Two lengthy sections of the city’s trail network, Viterra Trail and South Ridge Trail, will close Tuesday as annual rehabilitation work is set to begin. Crews will remove existing asphalt and repave sections on Viterra Trail then moving onto South Ridge Trail to resurface approximately 5.6 kilometres of the Heritage Trail Network this year. ... Read More »
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