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Annual Remembrance Day poppy campaign underway in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat, AB - The final days of October means it is once again time to don the beloved Poppy to honour Canada's veterans and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country."The poppy u...

Oct 29, 2019 Photo by Colton McKee

Actor Lorne Cardinal speaks to Medicine Hat students about breaking down barriers

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Public School Division is hosting actor Lorne Cardinal this week as part of their annual First Nations, Mtis and Inuit (FNMI) Guest Speaker Series. The school divis...

Oct 29, 2019 Canadian actor Lorne Cardinal speaking to Dr.Roy Wilson students (Photo by Ross Lavigne)

Local man follows his passion with opening of used bookstore

Medicine Hat, AB - Book lovers in Medicine Hat have a new place to find a good read thanks to a local man following his dream.At the beginning of the month, George Giffen opened the doors to Unlimited...

Oct 28, 2019 Photo by Colton McKee

Local businesses complete woman's dream kitchen after renovation goes wrong

Medicine Hat, AB- After almost six months without a kitchen, Carrie Renshaw has her space back thanks to the help of several local companies.What was supposed to be a kitchen update last spring turned...

Oct 28, 2019 Carrie Renshaw's updated kitchen (Photo by Colton McKee)

Employers focussing on interpersonal skills at career expo

Medicine Hat, AB - Over the past year, Stats Canada says that the city of Medicine Hat has seen a 5.2 per cent increase in the unemployment rate over the past year.Despite that, there is some optimism...

Oct 23, 2019 Medicine Hat Career Expo (Photo by Ross Lavigne)

Local candidates weigh in on election night

Medicine Hat, AB - After Conservative Glen Motz claimed 80 per cent of the vote, it was slim pickings for the remaining votes divided among the other five candidates combined.But of those, the NDP's E...

Oct 21, 2019 Medicine Hat- Cardston - Warner candidates at local debate earlier in the campaign (Photo by Colton McKee)

Layoffs come for recyclers after loss of city contract

Medicine Hat, AB - With the future of recycling in Medicine Hat up in the air, so is the future of approximately 18 employees at Environmental 360 Solutions who have been laid off.Last month the City ...

Oct 21, 2019 Plastic bales at Environmental 360 Solutions (Photo by Bob Schneider)

City hosts information session on importance of service dogs and certification

Medicine Hat, AB - Trevoy isn't just any dog.He's a dog that was born and trained to help people like his owner, Duane Burr."He's just a happy little guy. He loves to work. A lot of people say, and I'...

Oct 18, 2019 Duane Burr with his service dog Trevoy (Photo by Colton McKee)

Medicine Hat businessman and historian to be inducted to Alberta Order of Excellence today

MEDICINE HAT, AB - A well-known Medicine Hat resident will be receiving the province's highest civilian honour today.Malcolm Sissons is one of eight Albertans who will be invested into the Alberta Ord...

Oct 17, 2019 CHATNEWSTODAY PHOTO

2019 opioid overdose deaths on pace to decrease from previous year

Medicine Hat, AB - The term 'Opioid Crisis' is a frequently used one in Alberta with over 1,800 individuals across the province dying from an accidental fentanyl poisoning since January 2016."I think ...

Oct 16, 2019