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‘Steady stream’ of voters turnout for first advance poll
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 800 voters cast ballots during the first advance polls in Medicine Hat on Saturday – some waiting up to an hour in line – as election officials reported a constant flow of voters once polls opened. Chief Electoral Officer Cardona Arias says 358 voters turned up to cast a ballot at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Best Western hotel wins major industry award
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
The Best Western Premier and Executive Residency Medicine Hat has been awarded the 2025 M.K. Guertin Award. The award is considered to be one of the hospitality industry’s most coveted distinctions and is Best Western’s highest honour, recognizing hotels that have demonstrated exceptional levels of service, quality, guest satisfaction and unwavering commitment to the brand. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tickets on sale for Cypress County’s upcoming Connections Business Luncheon
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
Tickets are now available for the return of Cypress County’s Connections Business Luncheon. A bi-annual event for several years running, the luncheon is the result of feedback from Cypress County businesses expressing a desire for more opportunities to network and form partnerships within the region. The event is now hosted at the Safety Buzz Campus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final Farmer’s Market at Stampede grounds is Saturday, free admission
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is calling residents to come out to the Farmer’s Market this weekend before the season comes to a close. The final market of the season runs today at the Cypress Centre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no cost for admission. Residents can expect a variety of fresh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flood prevention funding available for Alberta communities this fall
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta municipalities have until the end of November to apply for a portion of $25 million made available as part of a five-year, $125-million Drought and Flood Protection Program, which funded shoreline protection for the Medicine Hat Waste Water Treatment plant early this year. The province announced Friday it will make the budgeted funding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of teacher strike, local businesses announce daytime programming for kids
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Alberta teachers are set to strike starting Monday, several businesses in Medicine Hat are offering daytime programs for children. Medalta, the Whiskey District and the Esplanade are all putting on programming to tide over families affected by the strike. Medalta will host a full-day camp featuring scavenger hunts, science experiments, outdoor play and, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Center getting ready to host pair of candidate forums
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre will host a mayoral candidate forum Tuesday to allow candidates to share views for city policies and plans with members of the public, specifically what is planned to support seniors. The two-hour mayoral candidate forum will be held Oct. 7 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Veiner Centre’s Craft Room. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local divisions ready for teacher strike
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Schools in Medicine Hat and across the province are closing their doors as educators prepare to walk off the job Monday morning, barring an 11th-hour deal between the Alberta Teachers Association and province. The strike action follows a nearly 90-per-cent rejection of a tentative agreement on Sept. 29. Communications from all local school divisions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands body-cam initiative to new branches of law enforcement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new program will see more law enforcement officers equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincial initiative to improve public safety and accountability. The pilot program, running until Dec. 15, will see more than 30 officers from Sheriff Highway Patrol, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services and Court and Security Services across central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full day of advance polls available Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
Medicine Hat residents have their first chance to vote this weekend with advance polling. Polls are open today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre at 39 10th Street NE, and Holy Family Parish at 1451 Strachan Rd. Further opportunities to vote will be at the same locations from Oct. 14-18, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks public feedback on shelter location
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com After the Mustard Seed withdrew its application to rezone 2055 Saamis Drive NW for use as a permanent emergency shelter following numerous concerns about its location on the outskirts of town, the city is seeking input from residents. In an article published Thursday, city staff are encouraging residents to visit its “Community Shelters” webpage ... Read More »
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