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McBride’s Bakery targeted by bad reviews online for hosting Smith recall petition
By Zoe Mason on December 18th, 2025
The recall petition against Premier Danielle Smith is in its second week of collecting signatures. With winter weather here to stay in southern Alberta, local businesses have opened their doors to canvassers to set up shop. McBride’s Bakery on Dunmore Road is one of them. Since McBride’s owner Brendan Hillson posted on social media he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces new program to assist Albertan’s facing domestic abuse
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province announced a new support program for survivors of family violence who are going through the court process as it announced the launch of the Family Violence Court Liaison program. These new family violence court liaisons will provide dedicated case management services to families in an attempt to improve communication and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter weather returning for the weekend
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The brief respite from winter weather turned yesterday, causing potentially dangerous road conditions. Two weather alerts were issued yesterday by Environment Canada, one for wind and one for an incoming winter storm. Wind gusts were expected to reach 120 km/h, risking overturning high-sided vehicles and potentially causing utility outages. Warnings were also issued for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPKC Holiday Train rolls into Medicine Hat on Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The CPKC Holiday Train is anticipated to come through town this Sunday, bringing with it lights, music and general seasonal cheer. The Train is about 1,000 feet in length, sporting various led light displays across the 14 cars, as well as a modified box car that is used as a stage for performers. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar receives $50,000 donation from LDS church
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Root Cellar received a generous donation, ensuring more security over the winter months. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gave $50,000 to the Root Cellar on Tuesday, coming in on top of other donations made by other members of the community. “Our partnership with the Root Cellar goes back many years,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter day camps for children begin Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre is hosting a series of winter day-long camps for children during their Holiday break which begins Friday morning. The camps are designed for children aged 4-12 and run on Dec. 19, 22, 23, 30 and Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are filled with activities like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New CBSA data shows asylum seekers down in Alberta; Travellers down, tax revenues up nationwide
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Border Services Agency released its data for Jan. 1 to 0ct. 31 2025, painting a picture of this year’s changing trends in border security. More than 4.1 million travellers were welcomed to Alberta in the first three quarters of 2025. Notably, by Nov. 30, CBSA processed 471 applications for asylum. By the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Respiratory outbreak declared at CHHS by Primary Care Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A respiratory illness outbreak has been declared at Crescent Heights High School. A letter sent out Tuesday by Primary Care Alberta states that based on a cluster of students being ill with respiratory symptoms, parents have been notified and asked to keep their sick children home. Students should be kept home until symptoms improve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to start highway speed trials
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following feedback from Albertans, the province plans to move forward with increased highway speed trials in the new year. With roughly 59,400 responses, results showed that 68 per cent of respondents were in favor of higher speed limits on rural divided highways, according to a statement from Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas bird counts take flight tomorrow
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Starting tomorrow, bird enthusiasts have the chance to take part in one of the largest citizen science initiatives in the country. This year marks the 126th year of the Christmas Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society in partnership with Birds Canada. Participants will register to head out to sites across the country ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Carter Morris Legacy Project wants to start a conversation about youth mental health in sports, and keep it going
By ZOE MASON on December 17th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com After her 14-year-old son passed away in April, Terri Morris launched the Carter Morris Legacy Project in his memory, seeking to raise awareness for youth mental health in the community. Carter, an avid athlete, played both football and basketball. In her initiatives with the Carter Morris Legacy Project, Morris wants to combine his passion ... Read More »
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