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Santa Claus back in the Hat on Saturday for annual parade
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Santa will make a special stop in Medicine Hat tonight to join his helpers and the rest of the community in spreading Christmas cheer during the “Santa Claus is coming to Town” parade hosted by the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund and sponsored by IG Wealth Management. The parade begins at 6 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHHS presents Beetlejuice Jr., a shorter, slightly cleaner version of the classic film
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Next week, Crescent Heights High School’s junior high students will take the stage for an energetic and exciting show about death. Beetlejuice Jr. is an hour-long, slightly cleaned up adaptation of the iconic broadway musical comedy, which in turn is based on the 1988 gothic horror comedy. Director Jennifer Davies says the story is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer blasts rollout of AISH changes in omnibus bill
By ZOE MASON on November 29th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A Calgary-based lawyer is calling on the government to pause the progress of Bill 12, which includes a sweeping set of changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Gordon VanderLeek is the founder and managing lawyer at VanderLeek Law, a wills and estates law firm with a disability advocacy division. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City has been pre-treating roads ahead of certain weather events for 15 years
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With winter seemingly here to stay, the City of Medicine Hat shared a little more insight into how it keeps roads safe. Since 2010, residents may have seen equipment treating roads prior to certain weather events with a calcium chloride brine, with corrosion inhibitors. This anti-icing material is used in collaboration with other control ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hard work and getting things done’: Chamber wraps 125th anniversary with AGM
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 29th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce was recognized by the Medicine Hat’s Heritage Resources Working Group for its historical contribution to the city during its annual AGM held Thursday night. President Aaron Fleming accepted a plaque from Louisa Smith, chair of the Heritage Resource Working Group, for reaching a milestone of 125 years and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Developer and builder roundtable planned in Brooks next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Brooks continues to strengthen its local economy and build more housing units to meet demand, builders and developers are invited to attend an annual roundtable discussion held by the Brooks Newell Region Economic Development on Dec. 4. The three-hour event will feature local developers and businesses and will include updates from that city’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City provides ice safety reminder following first major snowfall
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following the first major snowfall of the season the City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to check the thickness of ice before walking or skating and avoid the South Saskatchewan River at all times. City staff recommended the ice surface on a body of water must be at least four inches thick for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillors seek clarity to address budget shortfalls
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 28th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Couns. Chris Hellman, Brain Varga and Stuart Young pressed city staff Thursday for more information on how much it costs to operate and provide current levels of service to residents, while seeking to keep tax increases to a minimum. Questions arose during a city committee presentation detailing internal efforts to reclassify positions, reduce operating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Christmas Market begins today with more than 55 vendors
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2025
Medalta is hosting its biggest ever Heritage Christmas Market this weekend in the latest in a lineup of festive events leading up to the holiday in the Hat. The market will take place today from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medalta in the Historic Clay District. The museum spaces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tech showcase wraps semester for AgPro CTF
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 28th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools celebrated the end of its AgPro CTF semester with a tech showcase Thursday, highlighting what may lay in store for students with a passion for agriculture. “This was our first ever ag pro machinery and technology showcase as a celebration at the end of our career and technology foundations, also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters remind residents to check certifications while shopping online
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters are reminding Black Friday shoppers to make sure any electronics purchased online have the proper safety certification to ensure they have been tested in Canada. In a public announcement Thursday, firefighters say any electronics purchased online, or products with batteries, should include safety certification logos including CSA, UL or ETL. These ... Read More »
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