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Polling station maps now available online
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat released maps Monday showing residents where they can cast their ballots for advance polls and on election day. The polling station maps are available on the city website. Residents can cast a vote at any voting station throughout the city from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All stations will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen property discovered on traffic stop, charges laid against local man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com David Messervey, 51, from the Hat faces several charges after police conducted a traffic stop where police received stolen property. During the early morning hours on Saturday, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section conducted a vehicle stop on Messervey which resulted in his arrest. Police say he is a suspect in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist struck by semi truck, rushed to hospital
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A cyclist was transported to hospital with serious but nonlife-threatening injuries after being hit by a semi-truck on the Trans-Canada Highway last Thursday evening. Mounties were called to the scene just before 9 p.m. after a semi truck had struck the cyclist in the eastbound lane of Highway 1. According to witness statements, police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City manager Ann Mitchell fired
By James Tubb on September 29th, 2025
City council announced the official termination of city manager Ann Mitchell, though the former CAO will remain on paid leave for now. During new business at Monday’s council meeting, Coun. Andy McGrogan raised a motion that notice of termination in writing be presented to Mitchell, who was placed on temporary leave July 28. Council met ... Read More »
1 responseHealthLink celebrates 25 years of service in Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This month, HealthLink 811 turns 25 years old and celebrates a quarter century of health information and advice. Health Link launched Sept. 19, 2000, with 40 employees serving those in the Edmonton area. It has since expanded to Albertans across the province, and in 2015 adopted the easy-to-remember 811 number. “Many things have changed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wanted Lethbridge man charged in Medicine Hat found carrying replica firearm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Adam Massini, 40, from Lethbridge faces several charges after he was arrested by local police following a report of a shoplifting complaint on Thursday morning. Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section identified and arrested Massini, who had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of a concealed replica semi-automatic pistol, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North-side homeless shelter location scrapped after pushback
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 27th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A public hearing in regards to rezoning for a potential emergency shelter has been cancelled. After “numerous inquiries and concerns related to the appropriateness of this site,” says a City of Medicine Hat statement, the Mustard Seed has withdrawn the application to rezone 2055 Saamis Drive NW for use as a shelter. Parties involved, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re frustrated’: Local postal workers fighting for jobs, Canada Post’s future
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Holding signs reading “Save Door-To-Door” and “CUPW on Strike,” dozens of local postal workers are visible picketing in front of the postal office along Spencer Street, nearly a year after those same workers went on strike trying to reach a new collective agreement back on Nov. 15, 2024. That strike was suspended Dec. 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Academy of Music and Performance celebrates 10 years, hosting free event for kids Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Academy of Music and Performance (AMP) is celebrating 10 years in business with a free event Saturday. The event will be hosted in the parking lot at AMP at 552 18th St SW from 2-5 p.m. There will be a bouncy castle, face paint and performances from both Trent Roset, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayoral hopefuls get chance to speak with public
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Nearly a full house of residents gathered at the Esplanade Art & Heritage Centre on Friday to hear from the remaining 12 city council candidates and five of six mayoral candidates during a back-to-back style forum held by the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce. Due to the record number of candidates (39) to throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk for nature art at Police Point Nature Centre on Oct. 8
By Medicine Hat News on September 27th, 2025
Those inspired by nature are being invited out for some nature-based creative time by the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program in its latest offering. The program, “Nature Art,” welcomes anyone aged five years old and up to the Nature Centre on Oct. 8 from 11a.m. to noon. “We’ll explore the world around us while creating art ... Read More »
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