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Parkland Inst. study digs into ripple effects of drug crisis
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A recent study released by the Parkland Institute lays out repercussions of the drug crisis for health-care workers and potentially every Albertan needing health care. Researcher and author of “Ripple Effects: The Drug Toxicity Crisis and its Impact on Frontline Health Workers”, Jennifer Jackson, says the report shows that not only is the crisis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA files for injunction on Bill 2
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The dispute between Alberta teachers and the provincial government has escalated and Medicine Hat teachers could legally enter strike action again pending a decision from the province’s highest court. Jason Schilling, head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, announced Thursday the union has filed an application for injunction asking for a judge to immediately pause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair and Market in December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News would like to issue a correction to an article published in the Nov. 6 edition titled “Olde Tyme Christmas launches Holiday spirited weekend.” The article incorrectly informed readers the event occurred last night on Nov. 6. The annual free Christmas event held by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Primary Care offers advice, awareness for Fall Prevention Month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com November is Fall Prevention Month and Primary Care Alberta is sharing advice to keep Albertans safe all year. In 2024, there were roughly 15,500 fall-related urgent care visits in those aged five and under, and 41,500 fall-related visits in those 65 years and older. To help protect small children, it recommends sturdy, wall-mounted gates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police search for missing Lethbridge youth believed to be in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking the public for help finding 14-year-old Garry “Junior” Cote, from Lethbridge, who police have confirmed to have been in the Medicine Hat area within the past 36 hours. Police have released photos of the missing teen, who is described as Indigenous, approximately 100 pounds, 5-foot-2 with black ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two elementary schools face likely closure
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is considering permanently closing both Southview and Webster Niblock schools, but want to hear from the community before any decisions are made final. Families of students of the two elementary schools were informed of the proposed school closures through a letter sent out Wednesday, which also extended an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction of new hotel begins next summer, company’s GM says local need for rooms on the rise
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Construction on a new 100-unit long-stay hotel on the city’s south side is slated to begin next August and will include a waterslide and pool, wellness amenities, large meeting spaces for conventions and will be designed with the environment in mind. Sun City Hotels Ltd., the company which developed the Best Western Premier and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HSAA hoping to gain public support ahead of contract talks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Health Sciences Association of Alberta is launching a new public campaign ahead of a return to contract negotiations Nov. 12. HSAA represents 30,000 specialized health-care professionals, including paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, diagnostic imaging technologists and 200 other professionals across the province. About 20,000 HSAA members are covered under collective agreements with Alberta Health Services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park Meadows lights display always free, but donations needed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As preparations for the Park Meadows Estates Christmas display are underway, those at work to bring Holiday cheer are seeking support from the community. The popular Christmas decorations are the result of roughly a month of volunteer work from residents of Park Meadows, says organizer Cal Niebergall. The tradition has been ongoing for roughly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Lest We Forget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
For 105 years Canadians have held November 11 as a moment to pause in silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. The first Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth, originally called “Armistice Day” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATED: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair in December, Farmers’ Market Christmas this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters have a number of opportunities to get ahead on Christmas, starting this Friday at the Medicine Hat Farmers’ Market annual Christmas Market. Hatters are invited to check a variety of homemade treats and unique crafts from local vendors. Children will also be able to drop off their letters to Santa, and the market ... Read More »
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