WASHINGTON - President John F. Kennedy stood before Canadian lawmakers elucidating the important relationship between the two countries: "Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners." "And necessity has made us allies," Kennedy said in a 1961 address...

In what could be a fun Friday night activity, Albertans will have the chance to see the Northern Lights. The Weather Network (TWN) says widespread auroras are possible across most of Canada and much of the U.S. Friday night, May 10, 2024. Forecasters are expecting a potential geomagnetic storm to kick off the weekend. ...

Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Election day is Monday. Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023 Here are some memorable quotes from the campaign: "(The NDP) devastated the Albe...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - It's now halfway into the Alberta election campaign.And some say it may be the most competitive election yet.Ahead of NDP leader Rachel Notley's morning coffee scheduled for May 19, 2023, at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, UCP leader Danielle Smith hosted a short rally today in Medicine Hat. Smith a...

The Alberta NDP has announced they are suspending all local campaigns impacted by the Alberta wildfire situation. The seven active NDP operating ridings that are being evacuated and suspended include: Drayton Valley-Devon Lesser Slave Lake Central Peace-Notley Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville West Ye...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Elections Alberta is responding to concerns of potentially duplicated voter cards in Medicine Hat. CHAT News has learned of at least on local woman who said she was mailed two voter cards, one with her maiden name and one with her married name. According to the Cypress-Medicine Hat returning office t...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - If you're planning to vote tomorrow, one thing you shouldn't have to worry about is waiting in line for too long. Allan Bloomfield, returning officer for Cypress-Medicine Hat says that the introduction of 'where to vote' cards will help speed up the voting process. "People received a where to vo...

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley launched her election platform this afternoon, which focuses on jobs, families, health care, education and a plan to balance Alberta’s budget by 2023. "My plan diversifies our economy, builds new schools and hospitals and balances the budget - all while p...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - As Hatters prepare for the upcoming election, students at the Medicine Hat College voiced their opinions on what matters to them. "If there's any way to help students out with the costs of education I'm all for that. I think it's stupid expensive and it's kind of unfortunate that you have to put...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Drive down any street in Medicine Hat and you'll likely see an election sign or two. It's a way for voters to show support for their chosen party, but that's opened the door for local vandals to either destroy or deface the signs. On Monday, a post circulated around Facebook from Southwest Hill resid...

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Right now in Alberta, supervised consumption sites are located in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and soon to be Medicine Hat. Many Hatters have concerns about the dangers associated with the site such as increased crime and needle debris. A lack of consultation with residents and businesses loc...

MEDICINE HAT, AB – United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat, Michaela Glasgo, officially opened her campaign office today. She says heading into the election, her office is promoting healthy competition. “I think Albertans are really tired of the fear and smear, dismissive comments ...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Local NDP candidates Peter Mueller and Lynn MacWilliam officially launched their election campaign on Saturday, as they prepare for the April 16 election. "I'm just very excited. I'm ready to get going," said Mueller, NDP candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat. Mueller says campaign work starte...

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Four days into the campaign and candidate’s signs are now beginning to pop up on lawns throughout the area. But, there have been posts on social-media with people saying signs have been placed on their lawns without permission. Elections Alberta says this does happen from time to time and...

Medicine Hat, AB– The 2015 Provincial election saw the highest voter turnout since 1993 with over half of eligible Albertans making sure their voice was heard. Elections Alberta hopes the numbers this year will be similar. "Prior to the writ being dropped on Monday there were over 3,000 requests for special ...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Anwar Kamaran has spent the past week since the election was called focusing on one thing. Meeting people The Walsh businessman is running under the Alberta Liberal Party banner in the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding. He is running against Drew Barnes (United Conservative Party), Peter Mueller (NDP) and ...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The following is a list of candidates who are running in the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding for the 2019 Alberta Election. Candidates have until March 29 to submit their information to Elections Alberta to be listed on the ballot. Should other candidates declare their intention to run, they will be adde...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The following is a list of candidates who are running in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding for the 2019 Alberta Election. Candidates have until March 29 to submit their information to Elections Alberta to be listed on the ballot. Should other candidates declare their intention to run, they will be added...

MEDICINE HAT, AB -Michaela Glasgo says there have been three issues she has been hearing as she's been knocking on doors in the Brooks-Medicine Hat "People are concerned about jobs, the economy and pipelines," she says. "We need to make sure we're getting Albertans back to work." Glasgo, who served ...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for election forums for the 2019 provincial election. The forums will take place in the Medicine Hat College theatre on April 2 and 3, with the forums beginning at 6:30 p.m. CHAT News Today plans to livestream the forums on our web...

MEDICINE HAT, AB -Lynn MacWilliam is hoping residents of the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding will give the NDP an opportunity to continue their agenda for another term. "My goal is to let people know that Rachel Notley and her team have done a very good job the last four years and will continue to do a good job with ge...

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Medicine Hat has changed since the last provincial election, prompting adjustments to the electoral boundary. There's currently two electoral districts, Cypress-Medicine Hat and Brooks-Medicine Hat, each with their own candidates. However, when the election was called on Tuesday, those boundari...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Peter Mueller, the NDP candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat, says he's looking forward to the upcoming campaign. "I'm just thrilled to be able to be fighting with Rachel Notley for the people of Cypress-Medicine Hat," he said Tuesday afternoon. Mueller is running against incumbent candidate D...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Jim Black, the Alberta Party candidate for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding, says his focus is getting the message out about the party, and how it will help Albertans. "I think one of the things people will recognize about us is that we're very diverse," he said Tuesday afternoon. "We ar...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Colette Smithers with the Alberta Party says she's looking forward to sharing her vision for Alberta over the 28 day camapign. Smithers is running in the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding, against Drew Barnes (United Conservative Party), Peter Mueller (NDP) and Anwar Kamaran (Liberals). "I would reall...

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Cypress-Medicine Hat United Conservative Party candidate, Drew Barnes, also commented on the election call Monday. One day after the Throne Speech was delivered, NDP leader Rachel Notley announced an April 16 election date. Barnes, who is seeking his third term in the legislature, says the elec...

MEDICINE HAT, AB — The provincial election was called by Premier Rachel Notley on Tuesday, and many have voiced their perspective on what's to come. Medicine Hat political science instructor Jim Groom says this election is a fight between the NDP and UCP. "I don't see the Alberta Party being really that big ...

LEDUC, AB - United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney is kicking off the election campaign for his party at an event in Leduc. The news conference can be viewed below.