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Women’s shelter seeks city advocacy on gov’t funding asks
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 19th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Throughout 2024 and 2025 the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society helped 565 adults and 185 kids impacted by family violence despite ongoing renovations to the new Phoenix Safe House, which officially reopened its doors in September. Executive director Natasha Carvalho told city councillors Monday that the MHWSS will continue to advocate for funding from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City finances unsustainable, council told
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 18th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is spending more than it is making. City staff say the reserve budget, or its ‘saving account,’ could be completely depleted within eight years if current trends continue and council maintains a 5.6 per cent property tax increase. “This is not sustainable, This is absolutely not sustainable,” said Coun. Stewart Young as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noticing Nests walk will offer close-up glimpse of the region’s many feathered friends
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2025
Residents are invited out to a neighbourhood tour of the homes of their feathered fellow Hatters, with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s “Noticing Nests” nature walk. “We have so many interesting and different bird nests all around Police Point Park,” said park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy. “On this walk, we’ll go for a leisurely walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midnight Madness descends upon downtown Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With just a few days to Midnight Madness, residents are encouraged to get ready for some of the best shopping of the year. Traditionally held one week prior to Black Friday every year, this year’s event kicks off at 4 p.m. downtown on Friday. This year is going to be bigger than previous years, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!Alberta government collecting feedback before next upcoming provincial budget
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities in 2026 as the province opened a public consultations website on Friday. Until Jan. 15, 2026 residents can participate in the survey, which collects financial implications on previous budget decisions comparable to personal situations, and asks Albertans how much they support or oppose several areas of ... 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!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!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!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 »
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