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Wright proud of government’s fall session, understands concerns over notwithstanding use
By ZOE MASON on December 13th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The fall sitting of the Alberta legislature wrapped Thursday, marking the end of an historic session. The fall session saw the UCP government invoke the notwithstanding clause four times, the most the constitutional loophole has been used in one sitting in Canadian history. The province had only passed legislation including the clause once prior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lack of funding grounds Foremost UAS range, leaving future up in the air
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The unmanned aircraft systems test range just outside Foremost is grounded for the winter, with the future of the space uncertain. Foremost UAS range is a site owned by the village of Foremost and designed to facilitate testing of drones that operate beyond visual line of sight. It is one of only two sites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public schools report improved teacher-student relationships in annual report
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public SchoolDivision says a focus on four universal goals was reflected in its 2025 annual education report, which shows the division remained stable in its diploma exam results while reporting more positive teacher-student relations. Last year 81.7 per cent of graduates scored within the ‘acceptable standard,’ which matches the previous three-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City highlights efforts to keep trails clear during winter months
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City crews will perform snow removal on more than 70 kilometres of hard-surface trails within its more than 190-kilometre trail system during the winter months. On Friday, the city said crews will work over the weekend to clear up to 30 kilometres deemed as higher-use trails, following the recent snow flurries in Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to move forward with community surveys in February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To help provide councillors more data and information moving forward, the city confirmed it will conduct another round of telephone interviews in February. During a corporate services committee meeting held Thursday morning, staff informed members that Ipsos, a market research company, will reach out to 400 random Hatters to gather information that could be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools maintain ‘high’ grade rating, according to annual education report
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is pleased with results from the 2024-2025 annual education report, which shows the division scored ‘high’ or ‘very high’ in most category ratings, and scored significantly higher than the Alberta average in 10 of 12 categories. Last year’s graduates exceeded the provincial acceptable standard in seven of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu season in full effect, three deaths in South zone so far
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As influenza season comes into full swing over the holidays, Albertans are encouraged to keep themselves safe and get immunized. The latest data available from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard is updated to include information as recent as Dec. 6. In the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, there were 1,527 confirmed influenza ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistachio recall affects products purchased in Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Several pistachio and pistachio containing products have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. Several products distributed through Alberta are subject to the recall. Residents are encouraged to check any pistachio products purchased prior to Nov. 12 against lists published on recalls-rappels.canada.ca. Notable products include Enayat Farms products from lot numbers 3320 up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tough sleddin’ out there for motorists on Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The national forecaster issued a moderate advisory for blowing snow in southeast Alberta on Thursday morning due the combination of fresh snow and winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Environment Canada says conditions will improve today, however motorists were advised to postpone any non-essential travel due to freezing rain leading to icy road and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Utility rate hike still requires public hearing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An article published in the Medicine Hat News titled “Council OKs small increase to utility bills” did not mention final approval to increase rates are subject to a public hearing, which will be held on Monday at city hall. Following the public hearing, council will vote on 2026 rates during its meeting held the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province continues nuclear energy education as it builds strategy
By ZOE MASON on December 12th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com This week, the Government of Alberta hosted two webinars aimed at providing information and gauging Albertans’ thoughts about the prospect of nuclear energy in the province. The event included commentary from several members of the province’s Nuclear Energy Engagement Advisory Panel, a Q&A session and a “Nuclear 101” presentation from a University of Calgary ... Read More »
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