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Flood prevention funding available for Alberta communities this fall
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta municipalities have until the end of November to apply for a portion of $25 million made available as part of a five-year, $125-million Drought and Flood Protection Program, which funded shoreline protection for the Medicine Hat Waste Water Treatment plant early this year. The province announced Friday it will make the budgeted funding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of teacher strike, local businesses announce daytime programming for kids
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Alberta teachers are set to strike starting Monday, several businesses in Medicine Hat are offering daytime programs for children. Medalta, the Whiskey District and the Esplanade are all putting on programming to tide over families affected by the strike. Medalta will host a full-day camp featuring scavenger hunts, science experiments, outdoor play and, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Center getting ready to host pair of candidate forums
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre will host a mayoral candidate forum Tuesday to allow candidates to share views for city policies and plans with members of the public, specifically what is planned to support seniors. The two-hour mayoral candidate forum will be held Oct. 7 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Veiner Centre’s Craft Room. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local divisions ready for teacher strike
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Schools in Medicine Hat and across the province are closing their doors as educators prepare to walk off the job Monday morning, barring an 11th-hour deal between the Alberta Teachers Association and province. The strike action follows a nearly 90-per-cent rejection of a tentative agreement on Sept. 29. Communications from all local school divisions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands body-cam initiative to new branches of law enforcement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new program will see more law enforcement officers equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincial initiative to improve public safety and accountability. The pilot program, running until Dec. 15, will see more than 30 officers from Sheriff Highway Patrol, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services and Court and Security Services across central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full day of advance polls available Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2025
Medicine Hat residents have their first chance to vote this weekend with advance polling. Polls are open today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre at 39 10th Street NE, and Holy Family Parish at 1451 Strachan Rd. Further opportunities to vote will be at the same locations from Oct. 14-18, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obstetrical service gap a symptom of dysfunction in health care system: ER doc
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com For three days in September, there was no obstetrical services available at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. According to local emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks, the disruption is a troubling indicator of more widespread dysfunction as the province transitions to a new health-care system. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital services a catchment area stretching all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$100K awarded through Community Vibrancy Grants
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A dozen local community services, non-profits and clubs will receive a portion of more than $100,000 distributed through the 2025 Community Vibrancy Grant program after recommendations from the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board were approved at a recent council meeting. The annual Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, held by Our Collective Journey, received $29,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health workers rally for better deal with AHS
By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The Health Sciences Association of Alberta held a series of provincewide rallies Thursday to advocate for a new deal in negotiations with Alberta Health Services. Rallies were held outside health-care centres across the province, including Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. HSAA represents specialized health-care professionals, including paramedics, diagnostic imaging specialists, pharmacists and more than 200 ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil hopeful says city can do more to support downtown
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Attributing his campaign to a deep drive to help in struggling situations, Ron Fedoruk hopes to become part of the next city council. He says he feels the city has been struggling for some time now and that his experience could be part of a solution. Fedoruk has extensive experience within social work including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Foods president and Brooks resident Fritche recognized with Alberta Immigrant Impact Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Celio Fritche, president of JBS Foods Canada, was one of 26 Albertans recognized with a 2025 Alberta Immigrant Impact Award yesterday. Originally from Brazil, Fritche has worked for JBS Foods for 20-plus years in several countries before assuming the role of president of the Canadian division. He and his family now reside in Brooks, ... Read More »
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