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Hundreds pay their respects at Remembrance Day ceremony in Redcliff
By ZOE MASON on November 12th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Several hundred Redcliff residents filled Parkside Jr. High School and Redcliff Memorial Park on Tuesday to observe Remembrance Day, commemorating the lives lost and changed by military service across Canada. The Redcliff ceremony consisted of a parade through town from the Legion to Parkside School, where the service featured commentary and prayer from Rev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters honour the lost, the fallen, the heroes
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 12th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A bugle horn played the gallant sounds of “The Last Post” as hundreds of Hatters gathered Monday at Riverside Veterans Memorial Park in silence to honour those who have fought and died in battle during the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Beginning with the procession of flags and followed by the singing of the ... Read More »
1 responseRemembrance Day services today in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city will host its annual Remembrance Day service at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre this morning with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. and the ceremony at 9:25 a.m. Following the ceremony, veterans, service members, cadets and members of the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Medicine Hat Branch No. 17 will participate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County reeve says issue is not with RCMP after MLA Wright shares inaccurate story in legislature
By ZOE MASON on November 11th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County Reeve Dan Hamilton says he is concerned about a lack of RCMP resources in his county after a letter he wrote to MLA Justin Wright was raised in legislature last week. The RCMP says the account Wright and Hamilton provided of a July incident was false. Following the News’ article Saturday, Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget will need smart planning to sustain service levels, manage debt
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 11th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Addressing a gap in the budget and recognizing a need to manage city reserves were two topics emphasized by staff toward newly elected members and Mayor Linnsie Clark in council’s first public meeting since taking their oaths of office. Jaret Dickie, manager of corporate planning and performance, provided council a presentation on how municipal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northside medical clinic announces permanent closure next spring
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights Medical Clinic is closing March 31, 2026, as the clinic has failed to find replacements for several departing family physicians. A letter from one of the physicians based at the clinic obtained by the News informed patients of the impending closure. “For over 21 years my professional career was intrinsically linked to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties in search of missing Brooks woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta RCMP is seeking the whereabouts of 25-year-old Adrianna McSaveny, who was last seen in Brooks on Nov. 5. McSaveny is described as having fair complexion, standing 5-foot07, 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes Police say McSaveny has tattoos over her right eyebrow, her knuckles and in her neck. Anyone with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Stone Left Alone: Annual program gives students hands-on lesson in Remembrance
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights High School students ensured no soldier was forgotten this Remembrance Day through the No Stone Left Alone program. Monday saw students at Hillside Cemetery to leave poppies on the graves of soldiers and veterans following a brief ceremony. MC Marco Jansen expressed that this ceremony was part of an effort both across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kettle Campaign kicks off Thursday, volunteers still needed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Helping hands are needed to kickstart the Salvation Army’s iconic fundraiser this year. The Kettle Campaign kickoff is set for Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with speeches from the mayor and fire chief at the 13th Avenue Co-op. “We will have kettles at several locations throughout Medicine Hat, and you’ll be able to identify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island emergency department hours extended, though shortage of staff continues
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Bow Island Health Centre emergency department is re-extending its hours, though AHS says a staff shortage remains. Effective immediately the emergency department will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Monday. Non-urgent walk-in patients are welcome from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright responds to criticisms of urgent care centre proposal at Friends of Medicare town hall
By ZOE MASON on November 8th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this week, Hatters came out in droves to a Friends of Medicare town hall featuring Dr. Paul Parks. The town hall was part of a series travelling the province to engage Albertans about the changes the UCP government has made to health care. At the event Tuesday, Parks responded to a question about ... Read More »
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