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Council hopeful says city can do more to support downtown
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Attributing his campaign to a deep drive to help in struggling situations, Ron Fedoruk hopes to become part of the next city council. He says he feels the city has been struggling for some time now and that his experience could be part of a solution. Fedoruk has extensive experience within social work including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Foods president and Brooks resident Fritche recognized with Alberta Immigrant Impact Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Celio Fritche, president of JBS Foods Canada, was one of 26 Albertans recognized with a 2025 Alberta Immigrant Impact Award yesterday. Originally from Brazil, Fritche has worked for JBS Foods for 20-plus years in several countries before assuming the role of president of the Canadian division. He and his family now reside in Brooks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obstetrical service gap a symptom of dysfunction in health care system: ER doc
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com For three days in September, there was no obstetrical services available at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. According to local emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks, the disruption is a troubling indicator of more widespread dysfunction as the province transitions to a new health-care system. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital services a catchment area stretching all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$100K awarded through Community Vibrancy Grants
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A dozen local community services, non-profits and clubs will receive a portion of more than $100,000 distributed through the 2025 Community Vibrancy Grant program after recommendations from the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board were approved at a recent council meeting. The annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, held by Our Collective Journey, received $29,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health workers rally for better deal with AHS
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Health Sciences Association of Alberta held a series of provincewide rallies Thursday to advocate for a new deal in negotiations with Alberta Health Services. Rallies were held outside health-care centres across the province, including Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. HSAA represents specialized health-care professionals, including paramedics, diagnostic imaging specialists, pharmacists and more than 200 ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff council hopeful Lindberg says it’s time for new voices
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Korey Lindberg believes he has a new perspective that Redcliff council needs. A Redcliff resident for more than 20 years, Lindberg says he has always harboured an interest in politics. “Since a young age, I was interested in politics. Probably more on a federal level, but over time, I learned that more political influence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 600 youth purchased “Rec and Ride” passes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city says more than 600 teenagers aged 13-17 purchased a low-cost transit and recreation pass providing unlimited access to rec facilities throughout the summer months. The new Rec and Ride Youth Pass was introduced in June and could be purchased for $50. The pass acted as a transit pass and provided admission for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta farmer wins contest, donates $5,000 to local agricultural education
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local farmer Louise Virostek was selected as one of the winners of the annual Lallemand Hometown Roots Contest. She has chosen to donate the prize money to the Fundraising Society of the Rolling Hills School. Virostek owns a farm in the small community of Rolling Hills, south of Brooks. She said she chose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firehall Theatre welcomes new director for upcoming show, Christmas on the Air
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Firehall Theatre is making a bold return with its upcoming show, Christmas on the Air. The show’s director Mahara Sinclaire is new on the scene in Medicine Hat, having only moved here in the last year. Sinclaire has a long history of work in theatre and is excited to be taking on this holiday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance polls open Saturday; video explains Kangaroo Board
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The first opportunity for voters in Medicine Hat to cast their ballots will be this Saturday at two advance poll locations. Polls open at 9 a.m. at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre, located at 39 10th Street NE, and the Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road. Saturday’s advance polls will be open until 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins Western Max lottery
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat resident William Whaley is the winner of $100,000 thanks to a lucky ticket. Whaley said that he was left shocked after checking the ticket himself and found himself double checking the amount several times. “I was shocked,” said Whaley. “There were a lot of zeroes, so I had to go back and ... Read More »
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