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Mounties seek Brooks robbery suspect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP are asking the public for any information on a suspect involved in a break and enter at a local business on Friday. Police say the suspect unlawfully gained entry to the business and took some merchandise before fleeing the area. A photo from available surveillance has been released and RCMP are seeking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frostbite amputations in Alberta way up as homeless citizens face lethal temperatures
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Released health-care data shows the number of frostbite amputations has increased in Alberta, and Friends of Medicare is sounding the alarm on the underlying crisis. Data released by CBC shows record increases in frostbite amputations last winter, with five times the number of surgeries taking place since 2019. The majority of these cases are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several Christmas classics to show at Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This week, the Monarch Theatre is bringing on the festive fun as the countdown to Christmas begins with showings of several holiday classics. On Friday night, the weekend kicks off with a screening of the Holiday Season romance “Love Actually.” On Saturday, the Monarch is featuring perhaps the most timeless Christmas classic, “It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossco’s holiday turkey tradition feeds hundreds
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Rossco’s Wing House delivered more than 350 turkey dinners to the Root Cellar on Monday, ensuring a holiday meal for residents in need. This is a budding tradition that’s been going on since 2016, said Ross Beach, owner of Rossco’s. He says his team had worked through the weekend to cook everything, before spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artefact housed in Medicine Hat featured on BBC Two program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Mike Mountain Horse Story Robe, also known as “The Great War Deeds of Mike Mountain Horse,” which resides at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, has been featured in an episode of a BBC Two documentary series titled “Empire.” In August 2024, historian and host David Olusoga, along with his production crew, flew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be vigilant about credibility when shopping online, province says
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta shared some advice for those doing any last-minute holiday shopping online. “Online shopping exposes shoppers to privacy and security risks,” a release states. “Businesses may request details like your date of birth or Social Insurance Number for identification, but the more that is shared, the greater the exposure to potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Treacherous highway conditions cause to fatal collision in Scandia
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP say preliminary investigations reveal that black ice, blowing snow and poor visibility played a major factor in the cause of a fatal collision between a semi-truck and SUV on Thursday afternoon near Scandia. The driver of the SUV, a 66-year-old resident of Vauxhall, was pronounced deceased upon first responder arrival at approximately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What are local creatures up to in winter? Nature walk will help you find out
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2025
With the snow in full swing, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a free walk to talk about wildlife in winter. Participants will stroll the park and chat about which animals migrate, which ones stay year-round and what insects and arachnids are up to when the weather cools off. They will also look at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall organizers say Smith’s controlled appearances not good enough
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith is slated to make a series of visits to the riding in coming days, but recall petitioners say they are seeking more meaningful engagement. Since responding to questions regarding to the recall petition earlier in the week, Smith has has booked several appearances, including time in Calgary on Thursday with the ... Read More »
4 responsesClose to $50K raised at annual Santa Claus Fund auction
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 13th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com With the best attendance in years and a strong community spirit, more than $49,000 was raised during the annual Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Charity Auction on Thursday night at DayzOff Pub. that will be used to provide holiday meals to local families this Christmas. A full house of Hatters reached deep into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple schools report respiratory illness outbreaks
By ZOE MASON on December 13th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Seven Medicine Hat schools have reported a respiratory illness outbreak, according to AHS, due to a cluster of students sick with symptoms. Outbreak are being reported at Dr. Ken Sauer, George Davison, Medicine Hat Christian, River Heights Crestwood STEM, Ross Glen and Herald schools. Respiratory illness symptoms reported include cough, shortness of breath, sore ... Read More »
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