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Election results trickle in after long lines
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 21st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com What began as a chaotic day for voters – long lines, big stakes and more candidates than ever before – ended quietly as hand-counting rules led to little known by way of results. Some Hatters reported waiting over an hour to cast their vote on Monday at 10 polling stations across the city as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall session of legislature kicks off this week; Long ballot controls, challenges to gender-affirming care on the agenda
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The fall session of legislature opens Thursday. Government House Leader and Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow outlined the Alberta government’s priorities heading into the second session of the 31st provincial legislature in a media availability Monday. Minister Schow highlighted a few priority pieces of legislation, including the Justice Statutes Amendment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Status quo in Cypress County as unofficial results have eight of eight incumbents returning
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Initial results from the Cypress County municipal election suggest largely a return to form, with one new face joining council. After polls closed yesterday at 8 p.m., the largest delay in counting was bringing all the boxes from throughout the region to a central location at the County Office in Dunmore. Unofficial results were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Czember wins mayoral race in Redcliff
By ZOE MASON on October 21st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Chris Czember has been elected mayor of Redcliff. According to unofficial results released by the Town of Redcliff on Monday night, Czember beat his opponent Don McRobb handily to win his first term as mayor. This will be Czember’s first term as mayor after previously serving two terms on the town’s council. “It’s obviously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Callum Miller claims PBR victory in Medicine Hat
By ZOE MASON on October 21st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A record-setting crowd looked on at Co-op Place as Australian bull rider Callum Miller won the Medicine Hat Classic in an electrifying event in the final weeks of the Professional Bull Riders Canada Cup Series. Miller won both rounds of the event, posting the top score of 86.5 points atop Black Mamba in round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek pickup truck involved in BB gun shooting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police are looking for a navy-blue Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck believed to be involved in a shooting downtown toward people using a BB gun. Earlier in the month on Oct. 2 video surveillance captured images of the suspect vehicle in the 400 block of Third Street SE, where witnesses reported ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County 2025 Municipal Election updates: unofficial results are in
By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025
Medicine Hat News Cypress County Unofficial results as of 10:02 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 Ward 2 Blaine Brost: 146 Michael Teliske: 46 Ward 4 Robin Kurpjuweit: 102 Bill Thompson: 71 Ward 5 Dan Hamilton: 178 Della Burkitt: 110 Ward 7 Garry Proctor: 181 Ana McFadyen: 124 Ward 8 Shane Hok: 55 Les Woodrow: 39 Acclaimed Ward 1 (Michelle McKenzie), Ward 3 (Lloyd Want), Ward 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff 2025 Municipal Election updates: Chris Czember wins Redcliff mayoral race
By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025
Medicine Hat News Redcliff Unofficial results as of 11:55 pm. Monday, Oct. 20 Mayoral Chris Czember: 735 Don McRobb: 343 Council Bernie Bakker: 684 Matthew St. Pierre: 548 Bradie Burns: 497 Larry Leipert: 481 Eric Solberg: 446 Dwight Kilpatrick: 439 ——————————— James Allen: 438 Cathy Crozier: 385 Korey Lindberg: 372 Shawna Gale: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final council numbers are in; municipal election decided
By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025
Medicine Hat News The next version of Medicine Hat city council has been decided following a late-evening update which included unofficial final results for the Medicine Hat municipal election. Eight new councillors will join mayor re-elect Linnsie Clark with former CHAT News anchor Dan Reynish (3,969) and former councillor Brian Varga (3,870) picking up the ... Read More »
12 responsesMHC announces open house dates at both campuses
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College announced dates for its annual open house events held in November at the local and Brooks campuses, allowing potential students a glimpse into student life. Prospective students and their parents looking to attend the Medicine Hat campus can check out all programs and speak to representatives about apprenticeships, certificates, diploma and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News election night coverage live online, as it happens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Saturday’s paper marked the last issue before election day, and the News has you covered as you wait for results. The News will be publishing hourly updates online starting at 10 p.m. Monday and continuing until 2 a.m. Live up-to-date coverage from the News will begin again first thing Tuesday morning and continue until ... Read More »
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