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It’s Old News: Big Ben falls, from world records to tarnished legacy, in 9.79 seconds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was atop the sporting world in 1988. He was fresh off breaking his own 100m world record at the Olympics, capturing his first Olympic gold after taking first at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, Goodwill Games and Commonwealth games within a 12-month span. There was no one faster than Johnson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suffield will begin controlled burning in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
CFB Suffield will conduct controlled burns at the start of next month. The Canadian Forces Base in Suffield will run prescribed burns within the Suffield Range Training Area starting Oct. 1. Those controlled burns will run through the fall season, as conditions permit. Nearby residents may observe smoke as a result, while any fires seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber’s first council forum hits numerous topics
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-three council candidates had an opportunity to share platforms with members of the community during back-to-back public forums held by the Southeastern Alberta Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night. Due to the record number (39) of council candidates in the upcoming election, the Chamber held two separate forums Wednesday to allow time for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP’s upcoming nature walk is strictly for the birds
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program would love to get a move on talking about migration with its latest nature walk. “Our city is located within one of the four major flyways in North America, which means we are fortunate to see a wide variety of bird species at different times of the year,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pop-up exhibit at MHPL honours Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library’s newest pop-up exhibit is a blast from the far flung past in honour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th Anniversary. This is one of many pop-up exhibits being placed in public libraries throughout Alberta, says MHIP, starting this September. Here in Medicine Hat, MHPL is pleased to unveil its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crozier’s vision for Redcliff balances sustainable growth, small-town charm
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Cathy Crozier wants to see Redcliff grow, while still protecting its small town charm. Crozier has served three terms as town councillor, and in her fourth election she believes she has the experience to deliver on that mandate. Crozier has lived in Redcliff for 15 years. She’s worked in the insurance industry for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council challenger Bakker aims to bring infrastructure expertise to the chamber
By ZOE MASON on September 25th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Bernie Bakker spent 37 years working for the Town of Redcliff in the public works department. After retiring from there, he started working for the Bow Island public works department, where he still works today. “I just like what I do,” he said. Bakker describes himself as an expert on the town’s infrastructure, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council hopeful promises to be strong voice for all Hatters
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Coming off a 2021 mayoral campaign and years in the community as none other than Santa Claus, council hopeful Micheal Starner believes it’s time for some change in Medicine Hat. Starner has seen first hand what is on the minds of residents from all backgrounds while committed to Holiday cheer. From that, he feels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search ongoing for 5-year-old boy missing from Crowsnest Pass
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A search continues for five-year-old Darius Macdougall, who was last seen walking with his family approximately 2.5 miles south of Crowsnest Pass near Island Lake Campground on Sunday at approximately 11:30 a.m. Numerous resources, including search helicopters, drones, RCMP dogs and 60-plus ground searchers with Southwest Alberta Region Search and Rescue have been actively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former local youth hockey manager charged with fraud
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-six-year-old Nola Besplug, former manager of the SE Selects hockey team, is facing fraud and theft charges from an investigation that was initiated back in January. Police allege the offences occurred between April 2024 and March 2025 when Besplug was the team’s manager and concerns were raised about funds for the hockey season collected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fisher puts rec, taxation at top of priorities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While he may not be a traditional politician, Mark Fisher still feels he can do some serious good as Medicine Hat’s potential next mayor. Fisher is a third generation Hatter and says municipal politics is something he’s always been interested in. While he was initially planning to run for city council, he felt he ... Read More »
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