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Redcliff council hopeful Burns wants to be voice for youth in local government
By Zoe Mason on September 26th, 2025
Bradie Burns, 27, wants to be the person he needed as a youth in Redcliff. Born and raised in Redcliff, Burns has endeavoured to be a mentor to youth in town. Burns worked at the Mustard Seed in Medicine Hat for two years before transferring to Recovery Alberta. For the last four years, he’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autumn closure of city public washrooms, facilities begins today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
As temperatures start to dip and leaves turn colours, the city is preparing the winterization of outdoor washrooms and facilities. Starting today, the city will begin winterization of 14 outdoor washrooms and facilities. The Optimist Park ball diamond washroom and the Moose Ball Complex washroom/facilities will be closed today as part of the winterization process. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seasonal border crossing to close next week down thousands of travellers year over year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season. The port of entry at Chief Mountain, located along Alberta’s Highway 6 on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park, will close for the winter on Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will reopen in the spring, running only from May to September due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic diversity key to city’s future, council candidate says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com From the Kinsmen Club to the Chamber of Commerce, working within the community is a habit for council candidate Steven Pudwell. Pudwell believes in serving the community’s greatest needs above all else, something the said makes choosing to run for council his logical next step. “I have been part of the business community and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth Avenue Memorial’s annual community turkey supper set for Oct. 4
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church is inviting residents to come experience community over a meal with their annual turkey supper. The event is a longstanding tradition, says office administrator Piehl Wiedemann, who estimates the first iteration of the dinner was as far back as the 1950s. “It’s really good for first of all fellowship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen wants to fight stagnation, make smart investments for Redcliff
By Zoe Mason on September 26th, 2025
James Allen first decided to run for town council when he was hit with a bylaw infraction. When Allen’s family exceeded the limit of dogs allowed to one property, he tried to work with the township to have the bylaw altered. He was ultimately defeated. But at the end of the process, the protective services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: Big Ben falls, from world records to tarnished legacy, in 9.79 seconds
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was atop the sporting world in 1988. He was fresh off breaking his own 100m world record at the Olympics, capturing his first Olympic gold after taking first at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, Goodwill Games and Commonwealth games within a 12-month span. There was no one faster than Johnson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suffield will begin controlled burning in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2025
CFB Suffield will conduct controlled burns at the start of next month. The Canadian Forces Base in Suffield will run prescribed burns within the Suffield Range Training Area starting Oct. 1. Those controlled burns will run through the fall season, as conditions permit. Nearby residents may observe smoke as a result, while any fires seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber’s first council forum hits numerous topics
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-three council candidates had an opportunity to share platforms with members of the community during back-to-back public forums held by the Southeastern Alberta Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night. Due to the record number (39) of council candidates in the upcoming election, the Chamber held two separate forums Wednesday to allow time for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP’s upcoming nature walk is strictly for the birds
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program would love to get a move on talking about migration with its latest nature walk. “Our city is located within one of the four major flyways in North America, which means we are fortunate to see a wide variety of bird species at different times of the year,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pop-up exhibit at MHPL honours Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library’s newest pop-up exhibit is a blast from the far flung past in honour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s 40th Anniversary. This is one of many pop-up exhibits being placed in public libraries throughout Alberta, says MHIP, starting this September. Here in Medicine Hat, MHPL is pleased to unveil its ... Read More »
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