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Local cops warn Hatters of cryptocurrency scams

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service issued a public advisory Wednesday reminding residents to be wary when approached with online investments or cryptocurrency opportunities. Police say they have seen a rise in social media ads, text messages and fraudulent websites that often promote high-return investments involving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Officers warn these sites may ... Read More »

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Transport Canada finds no evidence of wrongdoing by HALO

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Transport Canada reviewed a complaint concerning the incident that led to HALO’s suspension in September and cleared the air ambulance of any wrongdoing. “Safety and security are Transport Canada’s top priorities. Transport Canada reviews all complaints to determine if an investigation is warranted and whether non-compliance has occurred under the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” read ... Read More »

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Mounties arrest mischievous dinosaur

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the early morning hours of Nov 1, RCMP responded to a report from the Brooks Hotel of a male wearing a green dinosaur costume who had climbed up the back wall of the building and broken a window. According to Mounties, the “Dinosaur Capture Unit” responded to the call and located the male ... 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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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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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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Show Review: Firehall’s Christmas on the Air immerses audience in back-in-time adventure

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com No matter how soon one feels is too soon to start celebrating Christmas, Firehall Theatre’s latest production is sure to get the audience in the spirit. Lucia Frangione’s Christmas on the Air is achingly human, in a way the local cast brings to the fore. The entire story is set through the idea of ... Read More »

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Fire service history under spotlight in new 125th anniversary video

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2025

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In celebration of the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service’s 125th anniversary, the service premiered a video to honour the past, pay tribute to firefighters and provide the community a look behind the scenes. The video, approximately 12 minutes in length, premiered during the Firefighter Gala held Oct. 25, and was shared over social ... 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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