At tonight’s council meeting we heard that the province had denied additional funding for more shelter beds this winter. This means that unless the City does something, more of our people will be shivering in the cold.

That time of year is coming again: Blue Monday. A day so famously bleak it was invented by a travel company to sell you a vacation. While the science is shakier than a Jell-O salad at a potluck, the feeling is real. But here in Medicine Hat, we have a secret weapon—and it’s not just the cheap gas.

"…makes me realize that the avg AB just doesn’t understand what an utter dumpster fire our major EDs have been for months/yrs," Parks wrote in a recent social media statement. "This is just the tip of the iceberg, and unless something changes, many more will needlessly die."

The data is clear: influenza activity in Medicine Hat is at its highest point since the 2021-2022 season. According to the Respiratory Virus Dashboard as of Dec 20 there have been so far this season - 8761 lab confirmed cases of the flu - 1635 hospitalizations - 116 ICU admissions - 47 deaths

The movement, however, is gaining ground. From a core of a few dozen, it has swelled in recent weeks, with a warm-weather protest drawing about 60 supporters. What began as a frigid vigil is now a growing political insurgency, facing down both the Alberta winter and a climate of intimidation.

Job Openings include a Deputy Chief Electoral Officerand a number of Service Agents. The Service Agent positions may start as soon as January 18 2026, anticipated end date is March 31 2025 (sic) but may be extended.