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Unofficial Redcliff results show Bakker leading in votes for council; outgoing Mayor Kilpatrick hangs onto council seat by one vote
By ZOE MASON on October 22nd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The unofficial results are in, and the Town of Redcliff is looking at a significant shakeup on its town council. Newcomer Bernie Bakker, a longtime employee in the Redcliff public works department, led in votes among councillors by a significant margin. Bakker won his seat with 684 votes, 136 more than the councillor with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax credit gives boost to $30-million mustard milling project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A $30-million project to a mustard milling facility in Bow Island received support from the province to the tune of a $3.1-million Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit. G.S. Dunn Limited expects the project to add 34 new jobs, access markets in Japan and South Korea and increase purchase of raw mustard seed from $13 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teens takeover Big Marble this Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre is hosting a teenage themed event this upcoming Saturday night including several free activities, including an “epic” Nerf Rival battle. The first monthly Teen Takeover night is planned 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 25 and is free for all Big Marble members aged 13-17. Participants will be able to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public health advocate calls for further investigation after Wyant report release
By ZOE MASON on October 22nd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta government released the report resulting from the independent investigation into Alberta Health Service’s procurement of children’s pain medication and chartered surgical facility contracts on Oct. 17. The 43-page report, conducted by former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba Raymond E. Wyant, found that AHS did not abide by its policies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark won’t be caught in mayoral race
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2025
While no official updates to the mayoral vote count were provided Tuesday, a report from the city in the evening offered some clarity into where municipal election races sit. With an estimated total of 90 per cent of polls reported in the mayoral race, roughly 2,000 more votes are expected to be unveiled today. Linnsie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beautiful day for Coats on Finlay to prepare Hatters for the cold
By medicinehatnews on October 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The eighth annual Coats on Finlay event saw tremendous success, with an estimated 2,000 coats distributed throughout the community. Organizers Helen Snortland and Kym Porter expressed deep gratitude to the community for its generous spirit in ensuring so many pieces of winter clothing would make their way to those who need them. Special mention ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Olympics immerses youth with hands-on experiences
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 21st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Science enthusiasts of all ages made their way to Medicine Hat College on Saturday to take part in the Science Olympics, putting prospective new teachers to the test. The event, a partnership between the Mount Royal-Medicine Hat College Elementary Education program and Praxis Science Outreach, is an incredible opportunity for the students to acquire ... Read More »
1 responseElection 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!‘Sign, sign, everywhere a sign’ – Free recycling open for candidates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com All those election signs ‘blocking out the scenery’ can be disposed of free of charge at the city’s bulk recycling depot along Kipling Street. A designated bin will be placed on site marked “Election Signs Only” and will be in place until Oct. 30. All signs made of corrugated plastic, plastic film or paperboard ... 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 »
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