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Refocused health-care system paints confusing picture of operational control
By Zoe Mason on October 25th, 2025
It remains unclear how the medical workforce will be co-ordinated as the province rolls out its restructured health-care system. Last week, the province released a report based on the second round of public engagement regarding the refocusing, which took place from January to May. Recommendations in the report were drawn from 70 sessions across Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting beaver moon walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The first full moon in November is known as the beaver moon and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out to properly enjoy it. Participants will walk to Co-op lookout in order to best see the full moon in the sky on Nov. 5, meeting at 5 p.m. to begin the program. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!99th poppy campaign to begin next week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The start of this year’s poppy campaign is right around the corner, offering a chance for residents to show their support for veterans and those who have passed. The National Poppy Campaign officially begins on Oct. 31, says the Royal Canadian Legion, with both new and returning initiatives. One of these initiatives include electronic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Ratepayers Association president Sou Boss steps down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Sou Boss, former president and founding member Medicine Hat United Ratepayers Association, announced she would be stepping down from her role in a social media post Thursday. Boss has chosen to step down from the MHURA board to focus on her family and health. “Over the past two years, I have been incredibly proud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library celebrates Canada Library month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Though Canadian Library Month is nearly at an end, the Medicine Hat Public Library is celebrating the services it offers all year. Once been a place used only to borrow books, the modern library offers much more, says the MHPL. “In 2025, if you asked 10 people what the library is to them, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formal Firefighter Gala sold out on Saturday; Service celebrates 125th anniversary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services will be dressed to impress Saturday night wearing their class one uniforms as they join their families, retired firefighters and members of the community to celebrate the service’s 125th anniversary at the sold-out Firefighter’s Gala at Co-op Place. The gala also wraps up 125 anniversary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No talks scheduled as time ticks down to Monday deadline in Alberta teachers strike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com With time running out before Alberta’s striking teachers get legislated back to work, the province and the union say they’re ready to negotiate but want the other side to make the first move. Premier Danielle Smith said with the strike deep into its third week, the hardship facing students and families is intolerable, forcing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare blasts private screening plans, minister says public needs will still come first
By ZOE MASON on October 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The province announced Wednesday plans for a set of new reforms designed to enhance access to private, elective medical screenings and diagnostic services. The new legislative reforms will expand access to privately purchase medical services like MRIs, CT scans, full-body scans and blood work. Under the new regulations, if a privately purchased test reveals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two new faces will join Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Unofficial final vote counts are in as of Wednesday night, with two new faces joining the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education. The finished count points to Chuck Hellman (921), Kathy Glasgo (857), Richard Mastel (683), Bernard Kinch (508) and Raymond West (481) making up the board, with Glasgo, Mastel and Kinch returning as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oath of Office will be public Nov. 3 after procedural confusion
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News After an email to city council candidates discussing a private swearing-in ceremony for winners this week was leaked to local media, confusion has been clarified and, in the end, the public won’t have to miss out. The issue came to light Thursday over an email from acting city manager and city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-new council has veterans and rookies
By ZOE MASON & ANNA SMITH on October 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com With final council results rolling in late Wednesday night, the face of city governance for the next four years has been decided. Bill Cocks, Cheryl Phaff, Dan Reynish and Brian Varga will fill the final four council seats. They will join Yusuf Mohammed, Ted Clugston, Stuart Young and Chris Hellman to form council. The ... Read More »
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