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Czember wins mayoral race in Redcliff

By ZOE MASON on October 21st, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com Chris Czember has been elected mayor of Redcliff. According to unofficial results released by the Town of Redcliff on Monday night, Czember beat his opponent Don McRobb handily to win his first term as mayor. This will be Czember’s first term as mayor after previously serving two terms on the town’s council. “It’s obviously ... Read More »

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Cypress County 2025 Municipal Election updates: unofficial results are in

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News Cypress County Unofficial results as of 10:02 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 Ward 2 Blaine Brost: 146 Michael Teliske: 46 Ward 4 Robin Kurpjuweit: 102 Bill Thompson: 71 Ward 5 Dan Hamilton: 178 Della Burkitt: 110 Ward 7 Garry Proctor: 181 Ana McFadyen: 124 Ward 8 Shane Hok: 55 Les Woodrow: 39 Acclaimed Ward 1 (Michelle McKenzie), Ward 3 (Lloyd Want), Ward 6 ... Read More »

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Redcliff 2025 Municipal Election updates: Chris Czember wins Redcliff mayoral race

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News Redcliff Unofficial results as of 11:55 pm. Monday, Oct. 20 Mayoral Chris Czember: 735 Don McRobb: 343 Council Bernie Bakker: 684 Matthew St. Pierre: 548 Bradie Burns: 497 Larry Leipert: 481 Eric Solberg: 446 Dwight Kilpatrick: 439 ——————————— James Allen: 438 Cathy Crozier: 385 Korey Lindberg: 372 Shawna Gale: ... Read More »

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Final council numbers are in; municipal election decided

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News The next version of Medicine Hat city council has been decided following a late-evening update which included unofficial final results for the Medicine Hat municipal election. Eight new councillors will join mayor re-elect Linnsie Clark with former CHAT News anchor Dan Reynish (3,969) and former councillor Brian Varga (3,870) picking up the ... Read More »

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MHC announces open house dates at both campuses

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College announced dates for its annual open house events held in November at the local and Brooks campuses, allowing potential students a glimpse into student life. Prospective students and their parents looking to attend the Medicine Hat campus can check out all programs and speak to representatives about apprenticeships, certificates, diploma and ... Read More »

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Cypress County woman killed in head-on collision

By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A 53-year-old female resident of Cypress County was pronounced deceased on scene following a head-on collision between a Dodge Ram pickup truck and Ford Explorer on Thursday evening. Redcliff RCMP responded to the fatal motor vehicle collision at 5:10 p.m. on Township Road 140 and Range Road 63. An initial investigation revealed the Dodge ... Read More »

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One race only for Prairie Rose Public Schools board; Three candidates running

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Five of the six openings for trustees in the Prairie Rose Public School board were filled by acclamation, but one race remains ahead of election day Monday. Three candidates are running for the trustee position in ward three, including Darren Howes, Lee Sheward and incumbent Pam Cursons. Cursons has served two terms as trustee. ... Read More »

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Popular Halloween-themed nature walks promise a frightening but fun experience

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is still looking for participants, or perhaps victims, for a haunted storytelling experience, Forest of Fear. After last year’s event saw immense success, park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy says they are thrilled to be back for yet another year with this major fundraiser. Mah Poy assured those who attended ... Read More »

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More than 5,600 cast votes in first four days of advance polls; city to provide free transit on on election day

By BRENDAN MILLER on October 18th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A total of 5,659 voters cast a ballot over four days of advance polling leading up to Election Day on Monday, according to the city’s election office. This number does not include ballots cast at advance polls on Friday or Saturday. On Monday, 10 voting stations located around the city will be open from ... Read More »

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News election night coverage live online, as it happens

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Saturday’s paper marked the last issue before election day, and the News has you covered as you wait for results. The News will be publishing hourly updates online starting at 10 p.m. Monday and continuing until 2 a.m. Live up-to-date coverage from the News will begin again first thing Tuesday morning and continue until ... Read More »

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Annual charity golf tournament raises more than $100,000 for local cancer centre

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The 28th annual Royal LePage Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic took over the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club on Thursday. This year’s sold-out tournament saw 160 golfers gather to raise money for the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre here in Medicine Hat. The Yuill Family Foundation matches the proceeds raised by the golf ... Read More »

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