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No talks scheduled as time ticks down to Monday deadline in Alberta teachers strike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com With time running out before Alberta’s striking teachers get legislated back to work, the province and the union say they’re ready to negotiate but want the other side to make the first move. Premier Danielle Smith said with the strike deep into its third week, the hardship facing students and families is intolerable, forcing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formal Firefighter Gala sold out on Saturday; Service celebrates 125th anniversary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services will be dressed to impress Saturday night wearing their class one uniforms as they join their families, retired firefighters and members of the community to celebrate the service’s 125th anniversary at the sold-out Firefighter’s Gala at Co-op Place. The gala also wraps up 125 anniversary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Ratepayers Association president Sou Boss steps down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sou Boss, former president and founding member Medicine Hat United Ratepayers Association, announced she would be stepping down from her role in a social media post Thursday. Boss has chosen to step down from the MHURA board to focus on her family and health. “Over the past two years, I have been incredibly proud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-new council has veterans and rookies
By ZOE MASON & ANNA SMITH on October 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com With final council results rolling in late Wednesday night, the face of city governance for the next four years has been decided. Bill Cocks, Cheryl Phaff, Dan Reynish and Brian Varga will fill the final four council seats. They will join Yusuf Mohammed, Ted Clugston, Stuart Young and Chris Hellman to form council. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican Hat owners thank community for seven great years
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After nearly seven years, the Mexican Hat restaurant is closing its doors. The idea for the restaurant had first come to mind when owners Mario Padilla and Yazmin Padilla first moved to Medicine Hat 12 years ago, the small pun a clear choice when they moved to share their culinary skills with the city. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increase in thefts prompts public warning from RCMP
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP are reminding residents in Brooks and the County of Newell area to remain vigilant following an increase in attempted vehicle thefts and petty thefts. Police are reminding residents to lock vehicles and homes at all times, remove any valuables, tools and keys from vehicles and report any suspicious activity to police immediately. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to host five-part series on volunteering
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A free five-part workshop series aimed to inspire Hatters to become an active part of improving community well being by volunteering kicks off in November and registration is now open. Teaming up with Volunteer Alberta, the city is hosting a free volunteerism learning series called “Rooted in Action – volunteerism learning series,” through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare blasts private screening plans, minister says public needs will still come first
By ZOE MASON on October 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The province announced Wednesday plans for a set of new reforms designed to enhance access to private, elective medical screenings and diagnostic services. The new legislative reforms will expand access to privately purchase medical services like MRIs, CT scans, full-body scans and blood work. Under the new regulations, if a privately purchased test reveals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two new faces will join Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Unofficial final vote counts are in as of Wednesday night, with two new faces joining the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education. The finished count points to Chuck Hellman (921), Kathy Glasgo (857), Richard Mastel (683), Bernard Kinch (508) and Raymond West (481) making up the board, with Glasgo, Mastel and Kinch returning as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oath of Office will be public Nov. 3 after procedural confusion
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News After an email to city council candidates discussing a private swearing-in ceremony for winners this week was leaked to local media, confusion has been clarified and, in the end, the public won’t have to miss out. The issue came to light Thursday over an email from acting city manager and city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public returns three trustees, welcomes two new faces
By ZOE MASON on October 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The votes are in, and the Medicine Hat Public Division has a new board of trustees. The division will be represented by two incumbents and three new faces. Catherine Wilson is entering her 13th year in the position and Pat Grisonich is heading into his second term. Quinn Skelton, Gwendoline Dirk and Megan Hilgendorf ... Read More »
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