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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...
Oct 15, 2021
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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...
Oct 14, 2021
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Long lines match long ballots at Medicine Hat's latest advance poll
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...
Oct 13, 2021
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Removing transportation barriers
Free transit rides to polling stations on election day
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...
Oct 13, 2021
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Municipal Election

So many choices may overwhelm voters
Multiple choices in civic election may be 'daunting' for electors on Monday
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...
Oct 13, 2021
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Social distancing concerns addressed by the city
Early turnout up for municipal election advance polls
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 ...
Oct 12, 2021
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'Voting really does matter;' Prominent local doctor endorses mayoral candidate
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...
Oct 10, 2021
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WATCH: For the Record Mayoral Forum
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...
Oct 08, 2021
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Asked about COVID support, Waterfront plan
Students grill mayoral candidates in virtual forum
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 ...
Oct 06, 2021
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Advance polls set for Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Brooks
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Municipal Election Candidates Vie for Your Vote
In Their Own Words Part Five (Mayoral Candidates)
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Municipal Election Candidates Vie for Your Vote
In Their Own Words Part Four
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Municipal Election Candidates Vie for Your Vote
In Their Own Words Part Three
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Municipal Election Candidates Vie for Your Vote
In Their Own Words Part Two
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Municipal Election Candidates Vie for Your Vote
In Their Own Words Part One
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...
Oct 06, 2021
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Deadline today for special ballot application
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...
Oct 04, 2021
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