Veterans raised the alarm over a plan that would have seen Medicine Hat’s South Alberta Light Horse Regiment re-branded and realigned.

That response, and its subsequent reversal, was covered by CHAT News.

South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to ‘realign’ with larger reserve force, command set to move out of Medicine Hat

South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to keep identity as it moves under Calgary unit’s command

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Homelessness

It was the topic of homelessness that made many headlines throughout 2024.

CHAT News was there for all of them.

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Raising awareness for homelessness

Geraldine Stuber wanted the Medicine Hat community to collaboratively and urgently address what she says is rampant homelessness.

She stayed on the street for 24 hours in an effort to bring attention to the cause.

Here’s that story.

Medicine Hat woman takes to the street to raise awareness for homelessness

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New approach to encampments

The Medicine Hat Police Service in March revealed it would take a new approach to homelessness.

Medicine Hat police reveals unified approach to homeless encampments in 2024

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The Mustard Seed

Towards the end of 2024, Medicine Hat’s attention turned to The Mustard Seed.

Medicine Hat’s MLA to co-lead Alberta homelessness panel, search for new shelter site underway

New Mustard Seed location shortlist not ready to share, MLA’s office says

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‘She changed my life’

Medicine Hat’s adaptive sports community rallied behind their beloved leader in February after she was diagnosed with cancer.

‘She changed my life’: Medicine Hat adaptive sports community rallies behind beloved leader as she tackles cancer

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New to Medicine Hat

A small drugstore in the south end was a dream come true after a journey that spanned from the tropics of West Africa to the Canadian Arctic and, ultimately, to Medicine Hat.

From Africa, to the Arctic, to Medicine Hat: A couple’s journey opening their dream business

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Alberta seniors honoured

‘Ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things’: Southeast Alberta seniors honoured with gala

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What could have been

Medicine Hat was in the running to host the 2026 Memorial Cup but it was Kelowna that was chosen in the end.

Kelowna revealed as 2026 Memorial Cup host, causing heartbreak in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Tigers declare intent to bid for 2026 Memorial Cup

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Here’s a few more

Here’s a few more community-focused stories from CHAT News that were highlights for the newsroom.

Cycling Without Age rolls into second summer, enriching lives of Medicine Hat seniors

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New York woodworker crafts replica of Medicine Hat church

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Dr. Ken Sauer School students care for ducklings and chicks, learn about respecting animals

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Medicine Hat couple converts school bus into home, charts course for Belize

by Eli J. Ridder

Homelessness, adaptive sports and more: Community stories that defined Medicine Hat in 2024

Saving a reserve regiment