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Local divisions ready for teacher strike
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Schools in Medicine Hat and across the province are closing their doors as educators prepare to walk off the job Monday morning, barring an 11th-hour deal between the Alberta Teachers Association and province. The strike action follows a nearly 90-per-cent rejection of a tentative agreement on Sept. 29. Communications from all local school divisions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands body-cam initiative to new branches of law enforcement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new program will see more law enforcement officers equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincial initiative to improve public safety and accountability. The pilot program, running until Dec. 15, will see more than 30 officers from Sheriff Highway Patrol, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services and Court and Security Services across central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full day of advance polls available Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
Medicine Hat residents have their first chance to vote this weekend with advance polling. Polls are open today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre at 39 10th Street NE, and Holy Family Parish at 1451 Strachan Rd. Further opportunities to vote will be at the same locations from Oct. 14-18, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks public feedback on shelter location
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com After the Mustard Seed withdrew its application to rezone 2055 Saamis Drive NW for use as a permanent emergency shelter following numerous concerns about its location on the outskirts of town, the city is seeking input from residents. In an article published Thursday, city staff are encouraging residents to visit its “Community Shelters” webpage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful says city can do more to support downtown
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Attributing his campaign to a deep drive to help in struggling situations, Ron Fedoruk hopes to become part of the next city council. He says he feels the city has been struggling for some time now and that his experience could be part of a solution. Fedoruk has extensive experience within social work including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Foods president and Brooks resident Fritche recognized with Alberta Immigrant Impact Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Celio Fritche, president of JBS Foods Canada, was one of 26 Albertans recognized with a 2025 Alberta Immigrant Impact Award yesterday. Originally from Brazil, Fritche has worked for JBS Foods for 20-plus years in several countries before assuming the role of president of the Canadian division. He and his family now reside in Brooks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obstetrical service gap a symptom of dysfunction in health care system: ER doc
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com For three days in September, there was no obstetrical services available at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. According to local emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks, the disruption is a troubling indicator of more widespread dysfunction as the province transitions to a new health-care system. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital services a catchment area stretching all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$100K awarded through Community Vibrancy Grants
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A dozen local community services, non-profits and clubs will receive a portion of more than $100,000 distributed through the 2025 Community Vibrancy Grant program after recommendations from the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board were approved at a recent council meeting. The annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, held by Our Collective Journey, received $29,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health workers rally for better deal with AHS
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Health Sciences Association of Alberta held a series of provincewide rallies Thursday to advocate for a new deal in negotiations with Alberta Health Services. Rallies were held outside health-care centres across the province, including Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. HSAA represents specialized health-care professionals, including paramedics, diagnostic imaging specialists, pharmacists and more than 200 ... Read More »
1 responseMore than 600 youth purchased “Rec and Ride” passes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city says more than 600 teenagers aged 13-17 purchased a low-cost transit and recreation pass providing unlimited access to rec facilities throughout the summer months. The new Rec and Ride Youth Pass was introduced in June and could be purchased for $50. The pass acted as a transit pass and provided admission for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta farmer wins contest, donates $5,000 to local agricultural education
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local farmer Louise Virostek was selected as one of the winners of the annual Lallemand Hometown Roots Contest. She has chosen to donate the prize money to the Fundraising Society of the Rolling Hills School. Virostek owns a farm in the small community of Rolling Hills, south of Brooks. She said she chose to ... Read More »
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