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Fifth Avenue Memorial’s annual community turkey supper set for Oct. 4
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church is inviting residents to come experience community over a meal with their annual turkey supper. The event is a longstanding tradition, says office administrator Piehl Wiedemann, who estimates the first iteration of the dinner was as far back as the 1950s. “It’s really good for first of all fellowship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen wants to fight stagnation, make smart investments for Redcliff
By Zoe Mason on September 26th, 2025
James Allen first decided to run for town council when he was hit with a bylaw infraction. When Allen’s family exceeded the limit of dogs allowed to one property, he tried to work with the township to have the bylaw altered. He was ultimately defeated. But at the end of the process, the protective services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Big Ben falls, from world records to tarnished legacy, in 9.79 seconds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was atop the sporting world in 1988. He was fresh off breaking his own 100m world record at the Olympics, capturing his first Olympic gold after taking first at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, Goodwill Games and Commonwealth games within a 12-month span. There was no one faster than Johnson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suffield will begin controlled burning in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
CFB Suffield will conduct controlled burns at the start of next month. The Canadian Forces Base in Suffield will run prescribed burns within the Suffield Range Training Area starting Oct. 1. Those controlled burns will run through the fall season, as conditions permit. Nearby residents may observe smoke as a result, while any fires seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber’s first council forum hits numerous topics
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-three council candidates had an opportunity to share platforms with members of the community during back-to-back public forums held by the Southeastern Alberta Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night. Due to the record number (39) of council candidates in the upcoming election, the Chamber held two separate forums Wednesday to allow time for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP’s upcoming nature walk is strictly for the birds
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program would love to get a move on talking about migration with its latest nature walk. “Our city is located within one of the four major flyways in North America, which means we are fortunate to see a wide variety of bird species at different times of the year,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pop-up exhibit at MHPL honours Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library’s newest pop-up exhibit is a blast from the far flung past in honour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th Anniversary. This is one of many pop-up exhibits being placed in public libraries throughout Alberta, says MHIP, starting this September. Here in Medicine Hat, MHPL is pleased to unveil its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crozier’s vision for Redcliff balances sustainable growth, small-town charm
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Cathy Crozier wants to see Redcliff grow, while still protecting its small town charm. Crozier has served three terms as town councillor, and in her fourth election she believes she has the experience to deliver on that mandate. Crozier has lived in Redcliff for 15 years. She’s worked in the insurance industry for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council challenger Bakker aims to bring infrastructure expertise to the chamber
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Bernie Bakker spent 37 years working for the Town of Redcliff in the public works department. After retiring from there, he started working for the Bow Island public works department, where he still works today. “I just like what I do,” he said. Bakker describes himself as an expert on the town’s infrastructure, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful promises to be strong voice for all Hatters
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Coming off a 2021 mayoral campaign and years in the community as none other than Santa Claus, council hopeful Micheal Starner believes it’s time for some change in Medicine Hat. Starner has seen first hand what is on the minds of residents from all backgrounds while committed to Holiday cheer. From that, he feels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP provides safety message following collisions between vehicles and bicycles
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are reminding both cyclists and drivers of some important road safety steps following “incidents” where cyclists were struck by vehicles over the past week. Mounties say none of the collisions resulted in life-threatening injuries, however they want to remind cyclists to always stop, look and ensure drivers see you before entering crosswalks, ... Read More »
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