October 9th, 2025

Local News

Redcliff council hopeful Lindberg says it’s time for new voices

By ZOE MASON on October 3rd, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com Korey Lindberg believes he has a new perspective that Redcliff council needs. A Redcliff resident for more than 20 years, Lindberg says he has always harboured an interest in politics. “Since a young age, I was interested in politics. Probably more on a federal level, but over time, I learned that more political influence ... Read More »

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Advance polls open Saturday; video explains Kangaroo Board

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The first opportunity for voters in Medicine Hat to cast their ballots will be this Saturday at two advance poll locations. Polls open at 9 a.m. at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre, located at 39 10th Street NE, and the Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road. Saturday’s advance polls will be open until 3 ... Read More »

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More than 600 youth purchased “Rec and Ride” passes

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city says more than 600 teenagers aged 13-17 purchased a low-cost transit and recreation pass providing unlimited access to rec facilities throughout the summer months. The new Rec and Ride Youth Pass was introduced in June and could be purchased for $50. The pass acted as a transit pass and provided admission for ... Read More »

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Hatter wins Western Max lottery

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat resident William Whaley is the winner of $100,000 thanks to a lucky ticket. Whaley said that he was left shocked after checking the ticket himself and found himself double checking the amount several times. “I was shocked,” said Whaley. “There were a lot of zeroes, so I had to go back and ... Read More »

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Council hopeful promises analytical view, focus on city growth

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Council candidate Dana Christensen is ready to take the plunge and treat his potential term as a full-time job. He has spent his time in business and in travelling all of Western Canada. Looking at Medicine Hat compared to some other places he’s been, his concern there may not be any reason for his ... Read More »

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It’s Old News: Bringing Canada to new heights and atmospheres

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A little over 100 years after becoming a country, Canada reached space. Canadian Marc Garneau became the nation’s first astronaut on Oct. 4, 1984 when he soared into space alongside six other astronauts aboard the U.S. shuttle Columbia. The shuttle left the Kennedy Space Center 43 milliseconds before the scheduled liftoff time of 5:03 ... Read More »

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October natural gas prices climb; amendment passed for medium commercial rates

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The October natural gas default rate has climbed by more than $0.20 in October at $1.004 per GJ, up from the previous month of $0.791 per GJ. This rate is based on the weighted average cost of the City’s natural gas purchases for the month of consumption with the added cost of $0.07 per ... Read More »

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Alberta Blue Cross opens nominations for Faces of Wellness program

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 2nd, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Blue Cross is looking for nominations for this years’ Faces of Wellness program. “Everyone knows someone in their community who is a face of wellness, whether that’s making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a chronic condition, advocating for wellness in ... Read More »

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Modernized parks bylaw passed by council

By BRENDAN MILLER on October 2nd, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Driven by the growing popularity of the city’s extensive parks and trails system and the need to modernize the wording of a nearly four-decade old bylaw to include technologies including drones and e-scooters, city councillors approved an updated parks bylaw city staffers have worked on since 2022. The city’s previous Parks Bylaw was passed ... Read More »

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Bomb threat determined to be not of risk to public

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A suspicious package was discovered in a garbage bin on Tuesday afternoon wrapped in bags, tied with cords and had audible ticking sounds in the 300 block of South Railway Street SE. Immediately the area was cordoned off by responding police around 4:30 p.m. and the Medicine Hat Police Service Explosive Disposal Unit was ... Read More »

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Annual antiques, collectibles and guns sale arrives in Medicine Hat this weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 2nd, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual Antique and Collectible show is returning to Medicine Hat for the 21st time this weekend. It will run concurrently with the Gun and Hobby show and sale, now entering its 17th year. The show will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ... Read More »

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