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asmith@medicinehatnews.com The eighth annual Coats on Finlay event saw tremendous success, with an estimated 2,000 coats distributed throughout the community. Organizers Helen Snortland and Kym Porter expressed deep gratitude to the community for its generous spirit in ensuring so many pieces of winter clothing would make their way to those who need them. Special mention ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Science enthusiasts of all ages made their way to Medicine Hat College on Saturday to take part in the Science Olympics, putting prospective new teachers to the test. The event, a partnership between the Mount Royal-Medicine Hat College Elementary Education program and Praxis Science Outreach, is an incredible opportunity for the students to acquire ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com What began as a chaotic day for voters – long lines, big stakes and more candidates than ever before – ended quietly as hand-counting rules led to little known by way of results. Some Hatters reported waiting over an hour to cast their vote on Monday at 10 polling stations across the city as ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Cubs picked up one win during their weekend at home. The Cubs beat the Coaldale Copperheads 8-3 on Friday before falling 6-3 Saturday to the Strathmore Wheatland Kings. Captain Kyle Woolridge had a hat trick in the win Friday. Makhi Carriere had a goal and two assists, Nolen Sutherland had a ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U13AA Hounds opened a two-game weekend in blowout fashion. The Hounds beat up on the Airdrie Lightning on Saturday, winning 11-2. Austin Hull led the offence with a six-point day, tallying a trio of goals and assists. Hudson Danroth scored twice, Cohen McLaren had three goals and an assist, Max Chisholm ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers have hit some speed bumps in the early parts of their B.C. division trip. The Tigers lost the first two contests on their six-game trip through B.C., falling 5-4 Saturday to the Victoria Royals and 3-1 Sunday to the Vancouver Giants. Head coach Willie Desjardins liked his team’s game in ... Read More »

As I work my way toward a big birthday next year I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my life and the work I have been doing. I have come to realize how very blessed I am. Let me explain further. I was born to loving parents who worked very hard to provide ... Read More »

If you thought the chaos and dysfunction around Medicine Hat’s city council table over the last four years was bad, the City of Kamloops simply says, ‘hold my beer. I’ll show you chaos and dysfunction.’ The situation in Kamloops was far worse, making the Medicine Hat schmozzle resemble a playground spat by comparison. In 2022, ... Read More »

Every two years, our community pauses to do something profoundly important: we celebrate the people who make Medicine Hat extraordinary. While the Community Spirit Awards are a municipal initiative organized by the City of Medicine Hat, I want to take a moment as your provincial representative to highlight why this recognition matters so deeply to ... Read More »

Dear editor, The only logical conclusion I can reasonably resolve regarding the current political system is devastation. Every policy and decision appears to cause impairment opposed to progress and advancement. We are transparently witnessing the weakening of our health care, housing, food supply, freedom of speech, charter of rights, medical freedoms, economy, criminal laws, and ... Read More »

(In response to Michael Seitz, Oct.1, Medicine Hat News, Letter to the Editor) Dear editor, I am writing in response to recent accusations regarding the transparency and practices of our Board. It is important to address these directly, as accountability and open communication are values that guide our work. This Board has made significant progress ... Read More »

Dear editor, It is past time for term limits to be set for the length of time individuals are allowed to serve on city council. A maximum of two terms, eight years, should be sufficient and be allowed. When a person runs for council, simply saying the usual, “I plan to increase economic activity or ... Read More »