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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 »
Be the first to comment!Omnibus financial statutes bill includes AISH changes, advocates make last push to change province’s mind
By ZOE MASON on November 28th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, the Alberta government tabled Bill 12, an omnibus financial statutes amendments bill that contains legislation overhauling the province’s disability benefit system. The province announced in February its plan to alter the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and establish the parallel Alberta Disability Assistance Program. “With these amendments, we’re opening the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE averts strike with tentative agreement; voting period to ratify ends today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com After issuing a strike notice last Wednesday morning, the Alberta Union of Public Employees called its employees back to work Saturday just minutes before the strike was scheduled to begin. AUPE, which represents 16,000 nursing care workers including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, reached a tentative agreement with Alberta Health Services Saturday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Christmas lights display at Park Meadows Estates opens Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2025
The Park Meadows Estates Christmas display is set to open this coming Tuesday, ready to be part of many Hatters’ Holiday traditions. This year the hours of the display are slightly changed from previous years, running Tuesday through Sunday, from 5-9p.m. There is no charge associated with visiting the display, but those who enjoy it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watershed Explorers return Dec. 7 for second instalment of Nature Centre program
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2025
The second session in the Watershed Explorers series is right around the corner, looking into what animals do during the winter. The six free programs, aimed at children aged 6-12, explore different aspects of the local watershed. Participants will earn a different badge for attending each program and will win a prize for collecting all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discover the region’s altered landscape on upcoming nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to celebrate the less-than-natural landscape of the city with its latest nature walk. “Our landscape is natural, right? Everything is native, natural and belonging to our ecosystem which has looked like this forever? Well, things may not be as they appear,” said Mhairi Donnelly. “Join this guided walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASIRT investigating mounties use of force in Gleichen arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team are investigating RCMP’s use of force of a female who was in custody at its detachment in October. According to a press release, Mounties in Gleichen arrested a female for mischief during the evening of Oct. 30 at 9:50 p.m. On being arrested the female suspect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showing of Mary Poppins a preview of upcoming McCoy production
By ZOE MASON on November 27th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com A student-led fundraiser is taking over the silver screen at the historic Monarch Theatre this Saturday. This weekend’s screening of Mary Poppins was organized by Madison Mauch, a Grade 12 student at Monsignor McCoy High School, to fundraise for her school’s production arts program and promote their upcoming production of the 1964 classic. Mauch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student-led career fair showcases local opportunities in STEM fields
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 27th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat High School SPARK club (supporting passions and advancing real knowledge) held a career fair for fellow students in the school’s main foyer Wednesday morning, hoping to inspire and share insights on careers available within the STEM fields. Grade 12 student and founder of the SPARK Club, Zainab Riaz, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good time to be a seller, real estate board president says
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Home prices in Medicine Hat have continued strong through the fall real estate market, according to figures from the local real estate board. Ninety-six homes were sold in the City of Medicine Hat in October, a 3.2 per cent increase from October 2024. When the surrounding area is factored in, the trend is even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College staff to showcase art in upcoming exhibit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 27th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Staff and faculty members of Medicine Hat College will put their talents on display during an upcoming art exhibition, which opens Monday. Extracurricular: MHC Creates runs from Dec. 1 to Jan. 22 at the One on One Gallery, and will showcase art from instructors and college staff in a variety of different roles. Art ... Read More »
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