MEDICINE HAT, AB - The signs of next Monday's civic election are everywhere, and can be seen along nearly every available space on major roads in Medicine Hat.But one candidate for city council has made a conscious choice not to put out signs.Jay Hitchen said he struggled with the decision, but opted to go digital inst...

REDCLIFF, AB - As election day nears, candidates are busy campaigning for votes.Over in Redcliff, four people are running for mayor.One of the candidates they can choose from is Shawna Gale. She's been a resident of Redcliff for 25 years and would be the first female mayor of the town."Since that time I've lived h...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The list of names on the ballot is long, as was the lineup at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grandstand building for the latest municipal election advance poll. A steady stream of voters came out to cast their votes Wednesday, many of them seniors. But despite dozens of candidates running...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat is making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day, Oct. 18. The city says people will be able to take Medicine Hat Transit to their designated voting station for free on election day."We want to ensure everyone has the ability to cast their vote in the m...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - In addition to voting for muncipal councils and school boards next Monday, Albertans will also be faced with two referendum questions on the ballot, and a senate election ballot.One question asks Albertans if the principle of equalization payments should be removed from the constitution.The other, as...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat city officials say it was a busy weekend at advance polls. An estimated 800 to 900 people came out to vote Saturday, up from the last election in 2017, when for the entire week there were 1,700 advance voters. City returning officer Angela Cruickshank says based on the busy turnout, she ...

MEDICINE HAT,AB-- A well-known Medicine Hat emergency physician has given his nod of support for a mayoral candidate running in the municipal election.Taking to Twitter earlier in the day, Dr. Paul Parks expressed his support for mayoral candidate Linnsie Clark.Voting really does matter. I'd encourage everyone to learn...

People across Medicine Hat head to the polls on Oct. 18 to decide who they want to lead our city.CHAT News has gathered the five candidates for mayor together so you can hear from them directly.Linnsie Clark, Ted Clugston, Tony Leahy, Alan Rose and Michael Starner were in the CHAT newsroom to answer questions and speak...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Grade 6 class at Dr. Ken Sauer School got political on Wednesday, hosting a hosted a virtual mayoral forum for the five candidates.Teacher Hailey Gale said the municipal election fits in well with the curriculum. She says they're learning about democracy and this is a chance to take a first-hand ...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The countdown is on to the upcoming municipal election, with advance polls set to open in Medicine Hat this weekend. You can cast your ballot on Saturday, Oct. 9 at polling stations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Polls are located at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre and the Medicine Hat Stampede Grandstan...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Municipal Election in Medicine Hat will feature the largest number of candidates in 20 years.With so many names on the ballot, CHAT News Today has created a segment called "In Their Own Words" which is designed to help residents make an informed decision at the polls.Candidates were ask...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Municipal Election in Medicine Hat will feature the largest number of candidates in 20 years.With so many names on the ballot, CHAT News Today has created a segment called "In Their Own Words" which is designed to help residents make an informed decision at the polls.Candidates were ask...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Municipal Election in Medicine Hat will feature the largest number of candidates in 20 years.With so many names on the ballot, CHAT News Today has created a segment called "In Their Own Words" which is designed to help residents make an informed decision at the polls.Candidates were ask...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Municipal Election in Medicine Hat will feature the largest number of candidates in 20 years.With so many names on the ballot, CHAT News Today has created a segment called "In Their Own Words" which is designed to help residents make an informed decision at the polls.Candidates were ask...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Municipal Election in Medicine Hat will feature the largest number of candidates in 20 years.With so many names on the ballot, CHAT News Today has created a segment called "In Their Own Words" which is designed to help residents make an informed decision at the polls.Candidates were ask...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Monday, Oct. 4 is the final day for people to apply for a special (mail-in) ballot for the Medicine Hat municipal election. The deadline is 4:30 p.m.Anyone who will be away from the city during advance polls Oct 9 and 12-16 and on election day Oct. 18 or is homebound due to disability are eligible to...