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College renames program to honour local philanthropist
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Last week Medicine Hat College honoured a significant donation with the official name of the Yuill School of Health & Community Services. At the beginning of the year in January, the Yuill Family Foundation generously donated $5 million, the largest single donation in MHC history, to be used primarily for expanding and enhancing health-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council addresses remaining recommendations at 11th hour
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Councillors worked into the late evening Monday to formally consider and vote on 53 remaining recommendations from a municipal inspection report covering topics like strategic planning, council onboarding, training and improved communication between city staff and council. Members were directed by a ministerial order to discuss and review in open session a total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AISH rollback kicks in, recipients left pinched
By ZOE MASON on October 1st, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Recipients of Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped may receive lower personal benefits this month. The Alberta government’s clawback of $200 off personal disability benefits will begin affecting AISH recipients this month, whether they receive the $200 federal top-up or not. In March, the federal government announced that the Canada Disability Benefit would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Association of Nurses waives membership fee for students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Association of Nurses has launched a no-cost student membership. The membership will be available to all entry-to-practice Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse students across the province. The initiative is designed to foster community and promote career-enhancing opportunities for early career nurses. “As nurses, we know how important it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residential school survivors honoured on Orange Shirt Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Emphasizing the community’s recognition of their journey and struggles, local survivors of the residential school system were honoured during a blanket ceremony held Tuesday evening at Medicine Hat College in front of hundreds from the community who gathered to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Marcia Naziel is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local piper plays in ‘Super Bowl’ of bagpipe world
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Mark Burden represented all of Alberta this summer as he took part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The tattoo, explains Burden, is akin to a large-scale concert consisting of 26 performances over several weeks. It is based in a longstanding tradition that has evolved over several centuries. “It’s based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming Interpretive Program walk will look at biology of beavers
By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2025
The newest nature walk from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program explores one of Canada’s most iconic animals as they delve into beaver biology. “This walk will take us on a fun exploration of beavers – checking out their anatomy, understanding why they do what they do, and discovering what makes them so fascinating,” said park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor elects to run for council, eyes big builds
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former mayor Ted Clugston is seeking a return to municipal politics, this time as a councillor. When initially putting his name forward, Clugston admitted he filled out both the council and mayoral paperwork, initially unsure of which he wanted to run for. However, after introspection and discussion ultimately decided he would be best able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wear orange in solidarity for truth and reconciliation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Today Hatters are encouraged to wear orange to stand in solidarity with Orange Shirt Day and honour the children who attended residential schools, including those lost, survivors and their families. Today also marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was established in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat consultant’s orphan well repurposing project named as finalist for international award
By ZOE MASON on September 30th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Wes Paterson, a consultant based in Medicine Hat, has won a prestigious management consulting award for an initiative to repurpose orphan wells in the province. Paterson’s company, Paterson Consulting Inc., won the CMC Canada Project of the Year Silver Award, and has been selected as a finalist to advance to the International Constantinus Awards. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New outdoor rink to open in Saamis Rotary Park this winter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com There will be 15 outdoor ice surfaces in Medicine Hat this winter as the city is building a new rink in Saamis Rotary Park. Parks and recreation crews have already begun setting up the framing for the rink, which can be deconstructed at the end of the year and used as regular park space ... Read More »
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