November 23rd, 2025

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Wright asked to address hospital leadership system, wait times in new mandate letter

By ZOE MASON on October 30th, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com The UCP government issued a new set of mandate letters to a number of ministers and parliamentary secretaries this week, including Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright. Wright serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (South). Wright’s mandate letter from Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones outlines a new set of objectives ... Read More »

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MH Duplicate Bridge results for September 2025

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday, Sept. 2 Howell Movement 1. Bob Storrs – Ruthmary Hollis 2. Cliff Bryanton – Terry Lynn Noble 3. Lynn Fowlie – Mona Girling Friday, Sept. 5 North/South 1. John Weatherhead – Bob Storrs 2. Mona Girling – Cliff Bryanton East/West 1. Rita Langford – Lloyd Fowlie 2. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk Tuesday, ... Read More »

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Methanex third quarter sees drop in profits, increase in production in Medicine Hat

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The third quarter saw a decrease in profits for Methanex, as prices for methanol fell from $374 USD per tonne to $345. Despite the downturn in profits, the Medicine Hat plant saw higher production in the third quarter. “”This quarter marked a significant milestone as we successfully completed the first full quarter of operations ... Read More »

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HALO resumes air ambulance service, mum so far on details

By ZOE MASON on October 30th, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com HALO has been cleared to resume air ambulance patient transfer, according to CEO Paul Carolan. HALO is the only dedicated helicopter emergency medical service program in southern Alberta. HALO was ordered to temporarily cease air ambulance services by Emergency Health Services after an incident in September. Service was suspended while EHS conducted a review ... Read More »

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Ticket sales for Cypress County Ag Connections close Friday

By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2025

The window to secure a space within the Cypress County Ag Connections conference is almost closed, with ticket sales ending Friday. The one-day conference offers an opportunity for cattle and crop producers, agri-businesses and industry experts from across southeast Alberta to meet for a day of learning, networking and inspiration. This year’s event features keynote ... Read More »

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New trees planted in ongoing replacement program

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A total of 90 new trees of a variety of species have been planted in four locations around the city to replace those removed due to drought conditions or reaching the end of their life cycle. The saplings have been planted with protective fencing at Gas City Campground, Celebration Park, Cypress Way median and ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre Euchre scores for September 2025

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Thursday, Sept. 4 1. Rita Myson 2. Mike Alcock, Susan Nicoll > tie 3. George Evans, Judy Love > tie 4. Al Guscott, Lena Dumoulin,Mike Beaton 5. Marie Couch Monday, Sept. 8 1. Gerri Roseberry 2. George Evans 3. Al Guscott 4. Sharon Wutch 5. Shirley Brooks, Terry Young> tie Thursday, Sept. 11 1. ... Read More »

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Dominic Strong charity gaming marathon nears start line

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 30th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com This weekend, the Dominic Strong team is inviting the public to take part in a portion of their annual 25-hour game day. The day is put on through Extra Life, a charity which focuses on video game enthusiasts to support Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. The group within Medicine Hat specifically, says event organizer Sean ... Read More »

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RCMP offers safety tips for Halloween

By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The RCMP is hoping to help keep little ghosts and ghouls safe this Friday with a few Halloween safety tips. “Whether trick-or-treating, giving out candy yourself, attending a ghostly dinner party, or staying inside, we can all do our part to help ensure everyone’s safety,” said the RCMP. The RCMP recommends brightly coloured costumes ... Read More »

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Annual public meeting about provincial savings fund invites online participation

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 30th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is hosting its annual public meeting today to discuss investment activities and performance. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. “This public meeting is an opportunity for Albertans to participate in an in-depth conversation with Members of the Legislative Assembly and ... Read More »

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It’s Old News: The Times, they are a changin’

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sixteen years before confederation and three years after the district of Alberta was created, the budding settlement of Medicine Hat, N.W.T. saw the inaugural edition of its first newspaper. Known then as the Medicine Hat Times and said to be produced in a boxcar, the first edition was released Oct. 29, 1885. The second ... Read More »

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