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Interpretive Program workshop will teach participants to transform beeswax into food wrap

By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2025

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program seeks to help residents bring an eco-friendly splash of colour to their lunchboxes with a beeswax wrap workshop. On Nov. 18 from 2-4 p.m., participants will learn how to transform fabric and natural wax into a functional alternative to plastic wrap. Those attending will be provided with the tools, supplies ... Read More »

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‘Data not dogma’: Town hall provides outlet for frustrated Hatters amid health-care changes

By ZOE MASON on November 6th, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com More than a hundred people turned out to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” Friends of Medicare has partnered with local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks to tour the province ... Read More »

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It’s Old News: Lest We Forget

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025

For 105 years Canadians have held November 11 as a moment to pause in silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. The first Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth, originally called “Armistice Day” ... Read More »

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UPDATED: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair in December, Farmers’ Market Christmas this weekend

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Hatters have a number of opportunities to get ahead on Christmas, starting this Friday at the Medicine Hat Farmers’ Market annual Christmas Market. Hatters are invited to check a variety of homemade treats and unique crafts from local vendors. Children will also be able to drop off their letters to Santa, and the market ... Read More »

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Cows, Crops & Calculators: Local students participate in ag-focused accounting competition

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local high school and college students teamed up Tuesday to participate in the Cows, Crops & Calculators accounting and agriculture-focused competition. Business administration students at Medicine Hat College partnered with high school students from Prairie Rose Public Schools to solve a business scenario by creating a case and presenting their solution to a panel ... Read More »

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Teachers association snaps back after province proposes new diagnostic testing

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association says its members do not need further testing to know which students require extra help in the classroom – but they do need more resources to help them. The announcement follows a proposal by the Education Ministry on Monday to conduct reading and math diagnostic assessment testing and screening for ... Read More »

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College students seek ideal land for agricultural through program

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Second-year environmental biology and reclamation students have been highlighted by Medicine Hat College for their studies assessing soil health and collecting data on plant species to determine ideal plots of land for agricultural use. Ongoing studies and data collected by students will be assembled into a final report to be used to numerically evaluate ... Read More »

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HALO back with improved operations, CEO says

By ZOE MASON on November 5th, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com HALO air ambulance released a statement Tuesday confirming the official return to full operational service. HALO says its has been working closely with Emergency Health Services to review and strengthen operational processes following an undisclosed safety incident in September. Operational changes include new measures emphasizing structured pre-flight briefings, enhanced documentation and increased in-flight communications ... Read More »

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Chamber’s business forum and advisory meeting discusses major issues like energy transition, MCC

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly business forum and advisory meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, open to all members of the chamber, offers the opportunity for members to shape the policies and initiatives that affect the local business community. Executive director Lisa Dressler and past president Steve Heid answered questions and ... Read More »

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St. Mary’s choir students to perform with Foreigner

By ZOE MASON on November 5th, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com Grade 9 students in the Fine Arts Academy at St. Mary’s School will take the stage at Co-op Place alongside legendary rock and roll band Foreigner on Wednesday night. Twenty-five students taking part in the St. Mary’s choir will perform the hit song “I Want To Know What Love Is” with the band. “They’re ... Read More »

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Changes made to early council schedule

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City councillors will sit for their first public meeting Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers following a motion to make changes to the provisional consolidated meeting schedules. Council is expected to run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for budget discussions, and a confirmed closed committee of the whole meeting will run on the evening ... Read More »

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