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Ongoing, 24/7 municipal election coverage of Medicine Hat, Redcliff and area.

Updated Medicine Hat nomination packages now available

Alberta government changing election rules to account for displaced Jasper residents

Medicine Hat resident planning council run says city manager should be transparent

Stephen Campbell, who protested pandemic lockdowns, running for Medicine Hat city council again

Medicine Hat's 2025 election nomination forms subject to updates amid Alberta government delay

Updates: Shila Sharps focused on finishing out term; two people say they're running

Municipal elections across Alberta will take place on Oct. 20, 2025.

Residents have already started declaring their intent to run. No current member of council has confirmed if they will attempt to be re-elected.

Candidates List

No one has filed nomination forms at this time, according to the City of Medicine Hat’s candidate list. However, these residents have declared their intent to run.

Intent to run for mayor

Calvin Maltin

Intent to run for councillor

Stephen Campbell

Kelly Allard

Election results from southeastern Alberta

Hatters vote 'yes' in provincial referendums

Change at city council, mostly incumbents elected to school boards

First Female Mayor in City's History

Linnsie Clark projected to be next mayor of Medicine Hat

Municipal Election 2021 Results

Municipal Election Day

Voting day: Hatters call for change

At Kipling Bulk Recycling Depot

City sets up pilot program for election sign recycling

The race to the finish: Candidates spend last weekend vying for more votes

MEDICINE HAT, AB-- The clock is ticking to election day and over the weekend, candidates were busy canvassing the city hoping to secure more votes come October 18."I've got some volunteers here, there is about a dozen of us putting out the last postcards at the door," said council candidate Brian Dueck,"...

vying for term two

Redcliff Mayor Kilpatrick hoping for another term

REDCLIFF, AB- With the election occurring on Monday, Redcliff Mayor Dwight Kilpatrick is hoping to earn enough votes to secure another term."I've been out doing door-to-door dropping off pamphlets. I've had some excellent helpers doing the same. We haven't got the whole town done yet but we've got a good half or t...

Mayoral candidates Clugston and Clark speak to their chances on election day

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The two candidates leading an informal online CHAT News poll spoke today about the campaign so far, and about about their chances come Monday.Ted Clugston and Linnsie Clark are running for the job of mayor."I bet all of the candidates for council or mayor wish it was over, can' t wait for it to ...

Free rides on Monday to help get voters to polling stations

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat is taking steps to make voting easier for residents on Election Day. The city is waiving ridership fees on Medicine Hat Transit and special transit for Monday, Oct. 18.Manager of transit services Mike Spicer says removing a potential barrier could get more people to the polls...

Jay Hitchen chose digital signs only

Council candidate opts not to place campaign signs on lawns or roadways

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...

Gale, Kilpatrick, Payne and Reimer

Four candidates running for mayor of Redcliff

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...