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Mounties arrest mischievous dinosaur
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the early morning hours of Nov 1, RCMP responded to a report from the Brooks Hotel of a male wearing a green dinosaur costume who had climbed up the back wall of the building and broken a window. According to Mounties, the “Dinosaur Capture Unit” responded to the call and located the male ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Data not dogma’: Town hall provides outlet for frustrated Hatters amid health-care changes
By ZOE MASON on November 6th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com More than a hundred people turned out to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” Friends of Medicare has partnered with local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks to tour the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program workshop will teach participants to transform beeswax into food wrap
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program seeks to help residents bring an eco-friendly splash of colour to their lunchboxes with a beeswax wrap workshop. On Nov. 18 from 2-4 p.m., participants will learn how to transform fabric and natural wax into a functional alternative to plastic wrap. Those attending will be provided with the tools, supplies ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Fire service history under spotlight in new 125th anniversary video
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In celebration of the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service’s 125th anniversary, the service premiered a video to honour the past, pay tribute to firefighters and provide the community a look behind the scenes. The video, approximately 12 minutes in length, premiered during the Firefighter Gala held Oct. 25, and was shared over social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students seek ideal land for agricultural through program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Second-year environmental biology and reclamation students have been highlighted by Medicine Hat College for their studies assessing soil health and collecting data on plant species to determine ideal plots of land for agricultural use. Ongoing studies and data collected by students will be assembled into a final report to be used to numerically evaluate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cows, Crops & Calculators: Local students participate in ag-focused accounting competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local high school and college students teamed up Tuesday to participate in the Cows, Crops & Calculators accounting and agriculture-focused competition. Business administration students at Medicine Hat College partnered with high school students from Prairie Rose Public Schools to solve a business scenario by creating a case and presenting their solution to a panel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers association snaps back after province proposes new diagnostic testing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association says its members do not need further testing to know which students require extra help in the classroom – but they do need more resources to help them. The announcement follows a proposal by the Education Ministry on Monday to conduct reading and math diagnostic assessment testing and screening for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO back with improved operations, CEO says
By ZOE MASON on November 5th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com HALO air ambulance released a statement Tuesday confirming the official return to full operational service. HALO says its has been working closely with Emergency Health Services to review and strengthen operational processes following an undisclosed safety incident in September. Operational changes include new measures emphasizing structured pre-flight briefings, enhanced documentation and increased in-flight communications ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber’s business forum and advisory meeting discusses major issues like energy transition, MCC
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly business forum and advisory meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, open to all members of the chamber, offers the opportunity for members to shape the policies and initiatives that affect the local business community. Executive director Lisa Dressler and past president Steve Heid answered questions and ... Read More »
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