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Students risk losing school spots under Alberta’s stop-gap home learning plan
By ZOE MASON on October 7th, 2025
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include comments from the minister of education zmason@medicinehatnews.com The government of Alberta outlined a number of measures intended to support families impacted by the teacher strike that began Monday. Among those measures is a home education incentive, which provides a grant of up to $450.50 per eligible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Procedure changes include council meeting start times
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City councillors voted unanimously to adopt an updated “Procedure Bylaw” during an open meeting Monday evening that includes 12 amendments which, among other changes, would give them, not the mayor, ability to make committee appointments by vote. New procedures were also outlined as part of an overall remake, including moving public council meetings to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to more than 20 outdoor fires in September
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to 23 outdoor fires as well as two structure fires last month, including assisting in battling a large wildfire east of Dunmore near the Cavan Lake regional campground. The wildfire broke out in the early afternoon Sunday, Sept. 21, and threatened 12 residential homes and the campground before it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-risk offender in Medicine Hat identified by police
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service has released a public notice, photo and warning regarding the release of 30-year-old Brady Deering, who has completed his provincial sentence for sexual assault, unlawful confinement and assault. Deering is described as white male, 5-foot-3, 143 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and currently having a facial beard. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘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!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 »
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