Teachers to March On MLA Smith’s Office Tuesday
Negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government might be set to begin anew this week but local educators will be personally delivering their requests to Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday.
Changing City Hall Culture Part of Clark’s Bid for Re-election
Mayor Linnsie Clark rode a wave of discontented Hatters into office four years ago with a promise of changing how business would be done at city hall. But those turbulent waters which swept her into office also resulted in a city hall swamped with dissatisfaction and dysfunction.
As Council Term Ends, Senior Admin. Turnover Continues
To say it’s been a revolving door for senior administrators at Medicine Hat City Hall over the past four years would be an understatement.
Coats on Finlay Returns Sat Oct 18
City Chief Financial Officer No Longer Working for City
City removes its chief financial officer from website.
Charges Pending In Connection With NECH Drug Lab
Charges pending following drug house bust.
Council Turfs City Manager
Council terminates Ann Mitchell for unspecified reasons under the city’s Respectful Workplace Policy.
Autumn in Echo Dale Park
“Personnel Matters” On The Agenda For Friday Morning Council Mtg.
In a campaign feature with Coun. Andy McGrogan, responding to a question regarding Mitchell’s employment status, the mayoral candidate told the Owl, “we’re coming to a very abrupt conclusion over the next week or so.”
Suspected Drug House Near School Raided By Police
Police raid a suspected drug house near Crescent Heights High School Thrusday.
Touring The Root Cellar
Cocks Says He Will Bring Integrity, Sound Decision Making to Council
Huge Crowd Turns Out to Support Hat Teachers as Strike Continues
A couple of thousand teachers, parents and students from Medicine Hat and across southeastern Alberta descended on Kin Coulee Park Wednesday for one of the biggest labour rallies in recent history in the city.
Rose Wants Review of Energy Projects, Public Input on Future Of Energy Assets
Medicine Hat City Hall needs to get its act together, work collaboratively and serve Hatters, says Alan Rose who’s running to become the municipality’s next mayor.
Owl Live Oct. 7 - Council Recap, Mayoral Forum, Teachers’ Strike
Tom, Kelly, and Alex break down the latest buzz in the Hat — from heated council debates to the upcoming mayoral showdown and what the teachers’ strike means for local families. Smart commentary, sharp opinions, and a little local humour — all packed into one lively episode.
Noble Wants A Safe Med Hat And Respect For Taxpayers
Teachers Anticipating Big Crowd At Hat Rally
“I’m from Medicine Hat so I know a gaslight when I see it,” said Micheal Jerred, Alberta Teachers’ Association Local #1 President, about claims the current government offer would make educators the highest paid in Western Canada. “Salary is part of the equation but it’s not the most important issue.”
Council Grants Mayor’s Legal Fees, Takes 1st Step On New Rec Facilities
At least nine council hopefuls sitting in the city hall chambers joined the incumbents as the 2021-2025 council term was poised to end Monday.
But that’s not quite what happened.
Council will be adding another meeting on Friday.
Lukaszuk Pushing To Quash Separation Rhetoric
The Forever Canadian petition that has been popping up across Medicine Hat, the region and province and is seeking any referendum on Alberta’s future within Canada be based on one question.
“Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?”
