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Former news anchor promises trustworthiness, accessibility if elected to city council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Trust is everything for council hopeful Dan Reynish, and after years as the city’s own TV anchor, it’s something he feels he can provide. Reynish says that moving into municipal politics is the logical next step in his career dedicated to working for the people of Medicine Hat, as he has a strong desire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime local business owner running for fourth term on Redcliff council
By ZOE MASON on September 24th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Larry Leipert has spent more than 50 years in Redcliff. He’s an expert in the business of the town in more ways than one. As a business owner, he’s helmed several longstanding enterprises, including a liquor store, a storage facility and a corner store. Leipert Plumbing and Heating, the principal Leipert family business, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidate says councillors need to better sell Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Immanuel Moritz believes every citizen should offer some manner of service to their community, and hopes to make a term on council part of his share. Having lived in Medicine Hat for more than 60 years, Moritz is deeply invested in the wellbeing of the city. Having watched it both build and stagnate, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streak of lights identified as recently launched addition to StarLink satellite system
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A mysterious flying object spotted over the region this weekend is no longer unidentified and nothing out of the ordinary. Described by observers as almost resembling a glowing pencil, a bright line of light was seen in south Alberta skies on Friday evening. Astronomer and Eagle Butte Observatory Owner Rod DeVries explained however, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination period for municipal election closes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The nomination period for this year’s municipal election closed Monday at noon, officially capping the new record for council hopefuls. Six candidates are running for mayor of Medicine Hat. The hopefuls include incumbent mayor Linnsie Clark, former MLA Drew Barnes, former police chief and current councillor Andy McGrogan, former councillor Kris Samraj, multiple-time runner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP plans after-hours nature walk to see how local life behaves at night
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those who would prefer to spend time in nature later in the day, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is offering an after-hours nature walk. “Everyone has nightly routines that help them prepare for the next day, but what do plants and animals do after hours? Come down to Police Point Park for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes near Cavan Lake
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Thanks to swift response, a grass fire near Irvine on Sunday resolved without major damage. At 12:10 p.m. Sunday, the county received a report of a wildfire rapidly advancing at the intersection of Highway 1 and Range Road 40, between Dunmore and Irvine. These reports indicated fast movement, with strong winds contributing to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council meets on ‘personnel matter’, no announcement made
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2025
City council held a special closed session Monday evening to discuss an undisclosed “personnel matter.” The session adjourned after two hours of closed deliberation. Details of any decision reached were not released to the public. In late July, council held a closed session in which it placed city manager Ann Mitchell on a temporary paid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special ballots for municipal election available through city starting Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Beginning Wednesday, residents who are unable to attend in-person voting in the upcoming municipal election may choose to receive a special (mail-in) ballot package from the city. Residents may choose to receive their special ballot package either by requesting it mailed to their address, or by picking it up in person at city hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Call for 2026 Special Olympics volunteers is in
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 23rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has its first five athletes and a long runway ahead leading up to next year’s event. Medicine Hat bocce players Michael Baumgardt, Jessica McCombe, Ashley Truant and Nigel Zimmerman, plus 10-pin bowler Mitch MacDonald were revealed as Team Alberta members during an event on Monday, inviting sponsors and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks volunteers for Adopt-a-Rink program this winter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 23rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city has put out a request seeking volunteers to help construct and maintain one of its 15 outdoor public ice rinks and ponds located across Medicine Hat this winter. Volunteers are responsible for building ice, occasionally flooding the rink and shovelling when necessary, however the city does provide some assistance in snow removal. ... Read More »
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