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Dual-credit applications open for MHPSD high school students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat public high school students have until Dec. 1 to file their applications for next semester’s dual-credit courses to earn post-secondary credits and allow students to explore possible career interests. The Medicine Hat Public School Division collaborates with Olds College, SAIT and Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer a variety of dual-credit programs for students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP government votes down Opposition bill to raise minimum wage
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2025
Alberta’s NDP released a statement Monday criticizing the UCP government for voting down a bill to increase the minimum wage. Bill 201, the Protect Workers’ Pay Act, would have brought in an increase to the minimum wage, eliminated the youth wage differential and protected tips for service workers across the province, says the NDP. “Today ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis flag flies at city hall in honour of Louis Riel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Métis flag was raised during a small ceremony Monday to honour the date Louis Riel, a prominent Métis leader, politician and advocate for the rights of Métis and francophone communities, who was sentenced to death on Nov. 16, 1885. Louis Riel Day is recognized during Métis week, which includes the day of remembrance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools fundraising gala Thursday evening
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board of Education is hosting a fundraising gala Thursday evening as it recognizes serving the city for 115 years. Tickets are still on sale for the gala held at the Medalta in the Historic Clay District, and will include museum tours, live music from Rob Hudec, a deluxe buffet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!While Medicine Hat is affordable by comparison, it also has more low-wage earners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Living Wage Network released its latest figures this week, and the numbers paint a picture of Medicine Hat as the least expensive of Alberta’s 21 most populous cities. ALWN uses a variety of factors to calculate a minimum living wage, including the local cost of essentials like housing, food, transportation and childcare. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Music Week celebration at MHPL will honour local musicians, composers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library and the local Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association chapter have partnered for a celebration of Canadian music and talent this Saturday. This year marks the 65th year of Canada Music Week, which aims to highlight the works of artists and composers from around the country. “With all of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHMT presenting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre is making a rare foray into family programming with the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The hour-long production follows the script and story of the iconic 1964 TV special, bringing the story to the stage in a way that is suitable and accessible for viewers of all ages, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and rec staff prepping for new trees next year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Parks and recreation crews have been busy proactively preparing for next spring’s tree planting by digging holes for saplings before the cold weather settles in. Crews have been preparing holes for new trees in 10 parks across the city, including Southridge Crescent Park SW. The proactive work will help save time and effort next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund’s Holiday Season gauntlet begins
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund is kicking off its 39th year, with all sorts of festive fun planned to raise money for local families this Holiday Season. The Santa Claus Fund raises money each year to provide toys and meals to low-income families in the community. Each child receives two gifts, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TSB will not send investigators following small aircraft crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has told the News they are currently collecting information after a small private aircraft landed short of the Medicine Hat Regional Airport’s runway on Wednesday afternoon, however investigators will not be dispatched to the city. “The TBS is aware of the accident. There were no reported injuries. We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six-part series at Police Point will take kids aged 6-12 on a watershed adventure
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2025
Medicine Hat’s youth are invited to the start of a new series with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program, Watershed Explorers. The first offering in this series, “Discovering Our Watershed,” will take place Nov. 23, starting at 2 p.m. Aimed at children aged 6-12, the series will cover a different aspect of the watershed every first ... Read More »
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