While many southern Albertans can likely attest to having waited extensive amounts of time for emergency care, a new report suggests that it could be worse. The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) has released a new report on emergency room wait times in 2024/25. "The data shows that Canadians have been spending mor...

A pair of handguns reported stolen out of Redcliff, AB, were among those seized alongside an estimated $320,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine in Calgary last month. According to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), a total of three handguns were seized and a Calgary man has been arrested. ALERT Cal...

The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce (SEACC) has announced it has been named the 2024 Chamber of the Year by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, recognizing outstanding achievement among chambers with more than 500 members. Chamber officials note this prestigious honour reflects a year of transformative growth, regi...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of CHAT-TV, a trusted local television station that has served the Medicine Hat community for the past 68 years. This decision was not made lightly, as we have explored every possible avenue to sustain operations. However, due to the contraction of support for local ...

Hundreds of fans celebrated the Medicine Hat Tigers at Co-op Place on Monday in bittersweet send-off to mark the end of a historic season. The Tigers were fresh off a Memorial Cup final loss to the London Knights on Sunday night in Rimouski, Que. Tigers game host Jesse Christianson reminded the crowd that even though t...

The Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society will receive $1.85 million from the city to help with a crucial building renovation in what was a first test of a new capital grant process. Council voted 6-1 to approve the grant spending at its Monday meeting after several questions to staff over the financial impact on the ci...

Mayor Linnsie Clark has for a fourth time postponed her request the City of Medicine Hat reimburse legal fees she accrued during the sanctions scandal that led to a leadership crisis at Medicine Hat city hall last year. Clark's motion pushed back from Monday's agenda directed city administration to cover $76,017.62 in ...

Medicine Hat's city council will consider a $2.85-million funding request from the women's shelter, reimbursement of the mayor's legal fees and various other items on Monday's public meeting agenda. As usual, the length of deliberation on each item will determine how late the meeting goes. Those interested can watch co...

The library is a wonderful place to find new books, but there's more going on than just flipping through pages.Here are the top five things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library in June 2025. -Brews and Board GamesJune 3, 7-9:30 p.m.Join us for a fun-filled board game night at note: comfort food + drink! Whether you...

Brooks RCMP have laid charges against two men after a bar fight two months ago. A 19-year-old and a 23-year-old were charged with assault causing bodily harm, Mounties said Monday. Police in April said two men were allegedly attacked outside Red Sea Bar on April 12. Police responded to a call at about 3:19 a.m. reporti...

Brooks RCMP say charges were laid after a woman's head was allegedly struck by a bottle. The Mounties received a 911 call about a fight that occurred at a Brooks residence. Upon arrival at the residence, officers learned there was a physical confrontation between two women. Witnesses report that one woman, age 32, was ...

Welcome to Travelling with Dan.Hitting the road to explore sites on and off the beaten path is a passion of mine and I'd like to share some of my experiences with you.This time, I'm joined by my family visiting from Toronto!Join me as we travel to the small Alberta hamlet of Wayne, located near Drumheller. Here, we vis...

The Medicine Hat K of C Knights won its four team home baseball tournament over the weekend. Medicine Hat Big League Baseball's youth team defeated the U18 AAA Swift Current Kal Tire 57s 4-3 in the tournament final at Jeffries Park on Sunday.The Knights Ethan Bowey pitched a complete game in the final and was named the...

A shooting at a downtown Medicine Hat apartment building early on Saturday appears to have been a "targeted incident," police say. Officers arrived at the Mayfair Manor high rise at 407 Fifth Ave. S.E. to find a male victim with multiple injuries in the parking lot of the complex.He was treated at the Medicin...

The City of Medicine Hat opened up applications for its Community Vibrancy Grant on Monday.Aaron Nelson, manager of cultural experiences and events, said the city is pleased to open applications for 2026 Community Vibrancy Grants and support projects that bring life to the community."We are also offering two-year ...

The Medicine Hat Mavericks are off to a very strong start to their Western Canadian Baseball League season having won their first five games.Capped off with a 13-4 win over the Swift Current 57s at Athletic Park on Sunday afternoon.The Mavs have outscored their opponents 65-35 and are the only undefeated in the East Di...

The Medicine Hat Tennis Club wrapped up the first tournament of the year with a father versus son final in the men's open category.It was the father Calvin Heller who got the better of his son Mason over two sets with a 6-4, 6-2 victory in the final."It really was special to play him in the final," Calvin sai...

The Medicine Hat Tigers fell short of Memorial Cup glory Sunday after failing to battle back from a dominant second frame by the London Knights - a heartbreaking end for a team that rarely struggled in 2025. The Knights won 4-1, claiming their third-ever Canadian Hockey League title and bouncing back after losing a yea...

Demonstrating how physically demanding a firefighter's line of work can be, the FireFit Championships took place in Medicine Hat Saturday and Sunday.The self-proclaimed "toughest two minutes in sport" saw various challenges set up for firefighters from across the prairies to compete and exhibit their stamina....

Supporters will be let back into Co-op Place to cheer on the Medicine Hat Tigers one last time this season. The City of Medicine Hat is hosting a free Tigers watch party for Sunday's Memorial Cup final - and the city said that over 4,400 fans have acquired tickets as of Sunday afternoon. The facility's doors will open ...

It has been 13,532 days since the Medicine Hat Tigers were last Memorial Cup champions. That can change tonight as the Medicine Hat Tigers battle the London Knights in the final of the 105th Memorial Cup. An undefeated round-robin pushed the Medicine Hat Tigers straight through to the final, ironically with a 3-1 win o...

The fine arts program at the Dr. Ken Sauer Fine Arts School received a donation from its namesake on Thursday night. During the 2nd Annual Fine Arts Gala, Dr. Ken Sauer presented $10,000 in hounour of his wife Valerie who passed away in September at the age of 89.Sauer told CHAT News that it's a beautiful program he is...

The City of Medicine Hat has announced a pair of public information sessions for its proposed energy business. An in-person drop-in is taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 6, inside the Helen Beny Gibson Lounge at city hall. An online question and answer from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 11. A link is available on t...

Spring is in the air and there's no better way to get around for tourists and Medicine Hat locals alike than by guided tour on the Sunshine Trolley.Carmen Bonilla, a rider on a Saturday tour, said one can live in a city for so many years.She said however that there's always new things to learn about it - and new ways o...

RIMOUSKI - Gavin McKenna has played on big stages before. The Medicine Hat Tigers' star forward led Canada to an under-18 world championship last year. This past winter, he wore the red Maple Leaf again under the bright spotlight at the world juniors. The chance to play in the Memorial Cup final - his last game with th...

The path to a championship is never easy. Often filled with highs and lows, peaks and valleys, and at times seemingly insurmountable adversity. That was the case for the 2024-25 Medicine Hat Tigers. The construction of the team we know and love today began this past off-season. With three 20-year-old defenseman, Rhett ...

Oasiz Wiesblatt skated up to the Western Hockey League's championship trophy. A hockey team's captain traditionally hoists the silver chalice first before handing it off to teammates for their celebratory laps. Not this time. Wiesblatt, who wears the "C" for the Medicine Hat Tigers, posed for a quick photo wi...

The busy summer season has arrived. Temperatures will be warm all weekend. Friday will bring a high of 27 C, Saturday will peak at a toasty 33 C and Sunday will cool off a bit to 21 C, according to the Environment Canada forecast. Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat. - 🐅 Tigers championship Sunday The Med...