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Police seek pickup truck involved in BB gun shooting

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police are looking for a navy-blue Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck believed to be involved in a shooting downtown toward people using a BB gun. Earlier in the month on Oct. 2 video surveillance captured images of the suspect vehicle in the 400 block of Third Street SE, where witnesses reported ... Read More »

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Czember wins mayoral race in Redcliff

By ZOE MASON on October 21st, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com Chris Czember has been elected mayor of Redcliff. According to unofficial results released by the Town of Redcliff on Monday night, Czember beat his opponent Don McRobb handily to win his first term as mayor. This will be Czember’s first term as mayor after previously serving two terms on the town’s council. “It’s obviously ... Read More »

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Australian Callum Miller claims PBR victory in Medicine Hat

By ZOE MASON on October 21st, 2025

zmason@medicinehatnews.com A record-setting crowd looked on at Co-op Place as Australian bull rider Callum Miller won the Medicine Hat Classic in an electrifying event in the final weeks of the Professional Bull Riders Canada Cup Series. Miller won both rounds of the event, posting the top score of 86.5 points atop Black Mamba in round ... Read More »

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Status quo in Cypress County as unofficial results have eight of eight incumbents returning

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 21st, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Initial results from the Cypress County municipal election suggest largely a return to form, with one new face joining council. After polls closed yesterday at 8 p.m., the largest delay in counting was bringing all the boxes from throughout the region to a central location at the County Office in Dunmore. Unofficial results were ... Read More »

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Cypress County 2025 Municipal Election updates: unofficial results are in

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News Cypress County Unofficial results as of 10:02 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 Ward 2 Blaine Brost: 146 Michael Teliske: 46 Ward 4 Robin Kurpjuweit: 102 Bill Thompson: 71 Ward 5 Dan Hamilton: 178 Della Burkitt: 110 Ward 7 Garry Proctor: 181 Ana McFadyen: 124 Ward 8 Shane Hok: 55 Les Woodrow: 39 Acclaimed Ward 1 (Michelle McKenzie), Ward 3 (Lloyd Want), Ward 6 ... Read More »

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Redcliff 2025 Municipal Election updates: Chris Czember wins Redcliff mayoral race

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News Redcliff Unofficial results as of 11:55 pm. Monday, Oct. 20 Mayoral Chris Czember: 735 Don McRobb: 343 Council Bernie Bakker: 684 Matthew St. Pierre: 548 Bradie Burns: 497 Larry Leipert: 481 Eric Solberg: 446 Dwight Kilpatrick: 439 ——————————— James Allen: 438 Cathy Crozier: 385 Korey Lindberg: 372 Shawna Gale: ... Read More »

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Final council numbers are in; municipal election decided

By James Tubb on October 20th, 2025

Medicine Hat News The next version of Medicine Hat city council has been decided following a late-evening update which included unofficial final results for the Medicine Hat municipal election. Eight new councillors will join mayor re-elect Linnsie Clark with former CHAT News anchor Dan Reynish (3,969) and former councillor Brian Varga (3,870) picking up the ... Read More »

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MHC announces open house dates at both campuses

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College announced dates for its annual open house events held in November at the local and Brooks campuses, allowing potential students a glimpse into student life. Prospective students and their parents looking to attend the Medicine Hat campus can check out all programs and speak to representatives about apprenticeships, certificates, diploma and ... Read More »

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One race only for Prairie Rose Public Schools board; Three candidates running

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Five of the six openings for trustees in the Prairie Rose Public School board were filled by acclamation, but one race remains ahead of election day Monday. Three candidates are running for the trustee position in ward three, including Darren Howes, Lee Sheward and incumbent Pam Cursons. Cursons has served two terms as trustee. ... Read More »

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Popular Halloween-themed nature walks promise a frightening but fun experience

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is still looking for participants, or perhaps victims, for a haunted storytelling experience, Forest of Fear. After last year’s event saw immense success, park interpreter Rhys Mah Poy says they are thrilled to be back for yet another year with this major fundraiser. Mah Poy assured those who attended ... Read More »

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More than 5,600 cast votes in first four days of advance polls; city to provide free transit on on election day

By BRENDAN MILLER on October 18th, 2025

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A total of 5,659 voters cast a ballot over four days of advance polling leading up to Election Day on Monday, according to the city’s election office. This number does not include ballots cast at advance polls on Friday or Saturday. On Monday, 10 voting stations located around the city will be open from ... Read More »

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