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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!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!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!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!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!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 »
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!ATA hopeful province is serious about addressing class sizes, complexities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association is cautiously optimistic following a provincial announcement of a Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee, but say now is the time for action. This committee, consisting of Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon, Minister of Mental Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library launches dinosaur hunt for kids
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2025
Starting Friday, young library-goers will be on the hunt for some pre-historic pals. From Friday to Nov. 16, visitors are invited to search the Kinsmen Children’s Library for 11 dinosaurs. When all the dinosaurs and letters they have are collected, they can be unscrambled to form the name of a famous T-rex at the Royal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province looks to raise highway speed limits, seeks public feedback
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government is inviting residents to share thoughts on speed limit increases on select highways. Starting Friday, Albertans can take an online survey regarding speed limits on divided highways. The survey will run until Dec. 12 and asks how Albertans view raising the speed limit by 10 km/h on various highways from 110 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright wrong about damning RCMP story
By ZOE MASON on November 8th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An anecdote about RCMP in the region used by Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright in the legislature to discuss a bill this week has been proven to be false. Wright rose in the legislature Wednesday to speak to Bill 4, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act. Bill 4 proposes to treat ... Read More »
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