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Medicine Hat's record man bringing back memories one groove at a time

MEDICINE HAT, AB - After the closure of the long-standing Arcade Records in 2013, Medicine Hat was left without a dedicated vinyl music store.That is until 2016 when Big Al's Records moved in downtown...

Feb 23, 2020 Owner of Big Al's Records Dale Brigham inside his North Railway Street shop. (CHAT News Photo)

Nearly 100 Hatters turn out to Coldest Night of the Year event

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Coldest Night of the Year took place in Medicine Hat and across the country Saturday evening in 136 communities, raising funds to assist in providing programming for individuals...

Feb 23, 2020 Some of the nearly 100 Hatters who took part in Saturday's Coldest Night of the Year event hosted by the Mustard Seed. (CHAT News photo)

Top local CHAT News stories for the week of Feb. 15 to 21

MEDICINE HAT, AB - A proposal for a new 63 kilometre natural gas pipeline north of the city was the top story of the week with news of a local who died on a Edmonton-area worksite and charges against ...

Feb 22, 2020 Image of the Medicine Hat Looping project being proposed by TC Energy. (Image courtesy of TC Energy)

No winning ticket for Friday night's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $65 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.However, six of the Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each were won.They will be shared by eight ticket ...

Feb 22, 2020

Police Point Park to host "Otter Quest"

MEDICINE HAT, AB - News of a trio of river otters camped out near Police Point Park has seen the urban reserve inundated with people looking to catch a glimpse of the rare mammal in the Medicine Hat a...

Feb 17, 2020 (Photo by Dan Schiebelbein) A trio of northern river otters are seen near the South Saskatchewan River

Ottawa eases speed restrictions imposed after Saskatchewan derailment

OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is easing speed restrictions placed on certain trains following a derailment in Saskatchewan earlier this month that spilled 1.2 million litres of crude oil an...

Feb 17, 2020

New greenhouse development proposed for Holsom Road

CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - A new proposed greenhouse development along Holsom Road will be discussed at Tuesday's Cypress County council meeting.The new development comes on the heels of a previous land-use...

Feb 16, 2020

Lots of Family Day activities in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, AB - There will be no shortage of Family Day activities in and around Medicine Hat on Monday with the YMCA, Family Leisure Centre and Police Point Park all hosting events for minimal or ...

Feb 16, 2020

Medical Association and Alberta Health at a standstill in negotiations

EDMONTON, AB - All options are on the table, according to Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro, following failed mediation with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA).The current deal between the two ...

Feb 15, 2020 Nurses protest outside of MLA Drew Barnes office earlier this week. (CHAT News photo)

Top CHAT News stories for the week of Feb. 8 to 14

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The announcement on layoffs at Aurora Cannabis is the CHAT News` most viewed stories of Feb. 8 to 14 while bad winter weather and the discovery of a trio of otters on the banks of t...

Feb 15, 2020 (Photo by Dan Schiebelbein) A trio of northern river otters are seen near the South Saskatchewan River