asmith@medicinehatnews.com Police Point Park is getting into the Halloween spirit a few days early, with the Forest of Fear Storytelling Night. With the slow creep of the change of seasons, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has noticed some strange happenings, says park interpreter Genevieve Mathieu, especially at night. “The Invasion is this year’s theme for ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Science lovers of all ages are invited out to the upcoming 33rd annual Science Olympics, a chance for upcoming teachers to show exactly what they’re made of. The event is a partnership between Praxis Science Outreach and the education students at the college, says senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks. It will be hosted at ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Councillors on Monday approved $3.9 million to fund preliminary designs of a new outdoor aquatics centre which would include a large-scale outdoor pool with waterslide and be constructed behind Hillcrest Church on the south side. Councillors were provided several options on the financial impacts of the large capital project from parks and rec staff. ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club kicked off a new season over the weekend. The local boxing club sent two fighters, Rylan McCulloch and Jacob Walne to Fort Belknap, Mont. over the weekend. Boxing Club coach Kerry Fahlman says McCulloch’s opponent backed out and the Hat boxer ended up doing a sparring session with three-time ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews For Jalen Philpot, life in football has always been a family affair. His dad Cody played in the CFL from 1993-2000 with B.C. and Winnipeg. He won the Grey Cup in 1994 with the Lions. He was the division rushing champion twice and a CFL All-star in 1995. After retiring from the Bombers he ... Read More »

The Medicine Hat Tigers took over as early-season kings of the Central division. The Tigers beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 Wednesday night at Co-op Place for a fourth-straight win. With the victory, the Tigers are tied with the Oil Kings for the Central division lead, holding first with one fewer game played. Wednesday’s game ... Read More »

Since September, I have been a volunteer collecting signatures asking Albertans whether they agree that Alberta should remain in Canada. Despite others who shall remain unnamed for the time being, I passionately believe that Alberta should remain in Canada. Agreed that Alberta has some grievances against the federal government and many believe that the province ... Read More »

As I begin to work more with young people, I am noticing a shift in what a traditional family looks like. Now this shift and new normal for many has been around for years, even decades, but it is something that is new to me. That is the new normal of grandparents now being legally ... Read More »

A gift of $350,000 to Alberta radio station CKUA from Medicine Hat’s Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi was significant enough for the station “to name the fifth-floor balcony at CKUA’s Alberta Hotel building in Edmonton the ‘Fred’s Aerial Balcony’ (FAB) as a nod to both her name and her lighthearted spirit.” A press release on the CKUA ... 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 »

Dear editor, To assure Medicine Hat’s natural areas remain healthy and beautiful it is important that city council use Medicine Hat’s Environmental Framework, approved in mid 2024, to guide its decisions. It is meant to be a guide for decisions about development, both economic and new recreational development, so they will not harm the city’s ... Read More »