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AUPE averts strike with tentative agreement; voting period to ratify ends today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com After issuing a strike notice last Wednesday morning, the Alberta Union of Public Employees called its employees back to work Saturday just minutes before the strike was scheduled to begin. AUPE, which represents 16,000 nursing care workers including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, reached a tentative agreement with Alberta Health Services Saturday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watershed Explorers return Dec. 7 for second instalment of Nature Centre program
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2025
The second session in the Watershed Explorers series is right around the corner, looking into what animals do during the winter. The six free programs, aimed at children aged 6-12, explore different aspects of the local watershed. Participants will earn a different badge for attending each program and will win a prize for collecting all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Christmas Market begins today with more than 55 vendors
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2025
Medalta is hosting its biggest ever Heritage Christmas Market this weekend in the latest in a lineup of festive events leading up to the holiday in the Hat. The market will take place today from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medalta in the Historic Clay District. The museum spaces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tech showcase wraps semester for AgPro CTF
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools celebrated the end of its AgPro CTF semester with a tech showcase Thursday, highlighting what may lay in store for students with a passion for agriculture. “This was our first ever ag pro machinery and technology showcase as a celebration at the end of our career and technology foundations, also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No injuries after train collides with vehicle in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties say no one was injured after a vehicle parked on the railway tracks behind city hall in Brooks was struck by a train last Thursday evening. The incident occurred during the “Christmas in the Park” event, and Mounties say the unoccupied vehicle was hit by the train shortly before 7:50 p.m. The driver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters remind residents to check certifications while shopping online
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters are reminding Black Friday shoppers to make sure any electronics purchased online have the proper safety certification to ensure they have been tested in Canada. In a public announcement Thursday, firefighters say any electronics purchased online, or products with batteries, should include safety certification logos including CSA, UL or ETL. These ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student-led career fair showcases local opportunities in STEM fields
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat High School SPARK club (supporting passions and advancing real knowledge) held a career fair for fellow students in the school’s main foyer Wednesday morning, hoping to inspire and share insights on careers available within the STEM fields. Grade 12 student and founder of the SPARK Club, Zainab Riaz, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discover the region’s altered landscape on upcoming nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to celebrate the less-than-natural landscape of the city with its latest nature walk. “Our landscape is natural, right? Everything is native, natural and belonging to our ecosystem which has looked like this forever? Well, things may not be as they appear,” said Mhairi Donnelly. “Join this guided walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showing of Mary Poppins a preview of upcoming McCoy production
By ZOE MASON on November 27th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A student-led fundraiser is taking over the silver screen at the historic Monarch Theatre this Saturday. This weekend’s screening of Mary Poppins was organized by Madison Mauch, a Grade 12 student at Monsignor McCoy High School, to fundraise for her school’s production arts program and promote their upcoming production of the 1964 classic. Mauch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASIRT investigating mounties use of force in Gleichen arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team are investigating RCMP’s use of force of a female who was in custody at its detachment in October. According to a press release, Mounties in Gleichen arrested a female for mischief during the evening of Oct. 30 at 9:50 p.m. On being arrested the female suspect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS working on dual-credit opportunities
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2025
Prairie Rose Public Schools held its public board meeting Tuesday, looking toward the future of education for rural youth in the region. Work has begun preparing the land for the new Yuill School of Agriculture building, says assistant superintendent Boyd Craven. Discussions are also underway with Medicine Hat College and SAIT to develop dual credit ... Read More »
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