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Province ends hybrid work policy effective Feb. 1; AUPE encourages members to request hybrid as usual
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province is ending its interim hybrid work policy starting in February. The Alberta government announced last month that employees of the Alberta Public Service will be required to return to a five day per week in-office schedule beginning Feb. 1. A statement from the Deputy Ministers’ Council in October stated that 44 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkland Inst. study digs into ripple effects of drug crisis
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A recent study released by the Parkland Institute lays out repercussions of the drug crisis for health-care workers and potentially every Albertan needing health care. Researcher and author of “Ripple Effects: The Drug Toxicity Crisis and its Impact on Frontline Health Workers”, Jennifer Jackson, says the report shows that not only is the crisis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA files for injunction on Bill 2
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The dispute between Alberta teachers and the provincial government has escalated and Medicine Hat teachers could legally enter strike action again pending a decision from the province’s highest court. Jason Schilling, head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, announced Thursday the union has filed an application for injunction asking for a judge to immediately pause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair and Market in December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News would like to issue a correction to an article published in the Nov. 6 edition titled “Olde Tyme Christmas launches Holiday spirited weekend.” The article incorrectly informed readers the event occurred last night on Nov. 6. The annual free Christmas event held by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two elementary schools face likely closure
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is considering permanently closing both Southview and Webster Niblock schools, but want to hear from the community before any decisions are made final. Families of students of the two elementary schools were informed of the proposed school closures through a letter sent out Wednesday, which also extended an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction of new hotel begins next summer, company’s GM says local need for rooms on the rise
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 6th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Construction on a new 100-unit long-stay hotel on the city’s south side is slated to begin next August and will include a waterslide and pool, wellness amenities, large meeting spaces for conventions and will be designed with the environment in mind. Sun City Hotels Ltd., the company which developed the Best Western Premier and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HSAA hoping to gain public support ahead of contract talks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Health Sciences Association of Alberta is launching a new public campaign ahead of a return to contract negotiations Nov. 12. HSAA represents 30,000 specialized health-care professionals, including paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, diagnostic imaging technologists and 200 other professionals across the province. About 20,000 HSAA members are covered under collective agreements with Alberta Health Services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park Meadows lights display always free, but donations needed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As preparations for the Park Meadows Estates Christmas display are underway, those at work to bring Holiday cheer are seeking support from the community. The popular Christmas decorations are the result of roughly a month of volunteer work from residents of Park Meadows, says organizer Cal Niebergall. The tradition has been ongoing for roughly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Cyanobacteria advisory lifted at Reesor Lake
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2025
Recent cooler weather has brought down both the water temperature and the risk for cyanobacteria in Reesor Lake. Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services has lifted the cyanobacteria advisory for Reesor Lake in Cypress County. Visitors are still reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS nursing care workers elect for strike, with 98% in favour
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ AHS nursing care members have voted to strike, should mediations not reach an agreement in the coming days. Members have made their opinion loud and clear, says AUPE president Sandra Azocar. “They are very clear about what they want to see in terms of fighting for better wages ... Read More »
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