Bring Back The Porch

Local comedian Kaleb Orge is passionate about Medicine Hat and wants to be the eighth councillor for your vote. He wants to say the quiet parts out loud and represent Medicine Hat the best way he can. Brian and Kaleb have a fascinating conversation about the city’s finances. #mhvotes , #medicinehat , #CityPolitics Support the show

Advance Polls for Medicine Hat and Cypress County will begin on Saturday, October 4th. Christein Ellis is passionate about Medicine Hat. His campaign slogan is “Faith in the Future”. He thinks it’s time for young voters to get involved in municipal politics and start creating the future they want. #mhvotes , #medicinehat , #CityPolitics Support the show

Donald Knudsen stopped by the Porch to talk about his bid for city council. He is a part of the municipal planning committee and thinks he could be doing even more to help the city. He has a will to make changes to make our city a better place and wants to lead by example. Support the show

Yusuf Mohammed stops by the Porch and offers a unique perspective on living in Medicine Hat. He and his wife chose our community to live in and start a family. In his 20 years here, Yusuf has been involved in many community ventures and has also owned his own consulting business. Yusuf thinks his ability to get various parts of the community together will be an asset for city council. Support the...

Advance Polls for Medicine Hat and Cypress County will begin on Saturday, October 4th. Robin Kurpjuweit is running for re-election he stops by the Porch to discuss the issues facing the County and in particular his Ward 4. #cypresscounty #advancepoll #abvotes Support the show

Alison Van Dyke stops by the Porch to talk to Brian about her bid for re-election. She was able to sit on the city's energy board and was apart of some of the decisions made by council. She is proud of the work she was able to accomplish in the last four years and thinks there is still more to be done. Support the show

Lindsay has lead a very interesting life that has taken him to many locations across the globe. He now makes Medicine Hat his home and is hoping to become a trustee for the Catholic School Board. His background is in education and theology and he thinks he has a lot to offer. Support the show

Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Steven has spent a lot of time volunteering with many organizations in our city including the Kinsmen Club and the Southeast Chamber of Commerce. He brings a business and sales background with him as he joins Brian on Porch. He wants to see a better working relationship with all parts  of city hall. Support the show

Dan brings his unique take on politics to the Porch. He and Brian sit down to discuss Dan's aspirations to join city council. Dan has some ideas on how he could help our community grow and continue to be a great place to live and work. Support the show

Councillor Shila Sharps is hoping voters will re-elect her for her second term on city council. As a human resources professional she offers a unique take on the last four years. She believes she is ready to take on the task of moving the city forward and wants to continue to provide accountable decision making to the residents of Medicine Hat. Support the show

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Kris Samraj is a former city councillor and is running for mayor because he thinks elections are important and communities need to talk about the direction they want their city to go in. He talks to Brian about why he has put his name forward and what this election means to him and the rest of the community.  #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics Support the show

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Mark Fisher. Mark came to the porch this week to talk about his campaign so far. Mark says that he wants to create positive change in Medicine Hat. He is interested in hearing from hatters of all walks of life and wants his community to grow. He may be the least known candidate but he says he has learned a lot about our community since starting his run for mayor...

Now that fall is here that can only mean one thing for many Hatters... it's time for the Antiques & Collectibles Gun & Hobby Show. Tim Hittel sits on the Porch with Brian to discuss collecting and the ups and downs of trading. There will be something for everyone as they discuss the price of sports cards to china. #yxh,#medicinehat,#collectibles,#antiques Support the show

Bring Back the Porch is excited to announce that a new host will be joining Bernie and Brian on The Porch! I, Lynnette Schneider, will be stepping out from behind the editor's desk to host her first guest, Debbie Shaw. Debbie is the Executive Director of CORE Association, and she'll be joining us on The Porch to discuss the vital work her organization does in our community, as well as so...

Candidates for City Council have started stopping by the Porch for a visit and a chance to explain why they should be considered to represent you around the horseshoe. Gord Cowan has been apart of our community since the 1990's. He speaks with Brian about some of the challenges our community faces in the next decade and what he thinks he can do to foster a positive future for Medicine Hat. #m...

Council hopeful Adam Koch sits down on the Porch with Brian. This is Adams first time running for city council. His passion is hospitality and he thinks the skills he has learned working in food service will be an asset to our community. Adam was born and raised here and is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work making Medicine Hat a place to call home for the next generation. #mhvotes , #me...

New father Kevin Monson is excited to sit on the Porch and discuss the future of Medicine Hat. Kevin is running for city council and says he thinks the city could be doing a better job with transit and housing. He is hoping the voters in Medicine Hat will see his vision for shaping our city and vote for him in this election. #mhvotes , #medicinehat , #CityPolitics We are also available where ever...

Kirby Shafer is running for City Council. He comes to the Porch with ideas on how to make the city run more efficiently. Wants and needs are two words that come up several times during the visit. He wants Medicine Hat to get back to strategic spending so that our assets are properly maintained and managed. He thinks Medicine Hat is a great city and wants your vote to continue to see it grow for ye...

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Linnsie Clark. She has been in charge of the Mayor's office for the last 4 years. She comes from a background of law and isn't afraid to challenge the rules. Linnsie takes a seat on the porch to discuss her time in city hall and ask voters to give her 4 more years. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics We are also available where ever you listen to podca...

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Andy McGrogan. He has kept our community safe as a police officer and retired as the Chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service. Instead of enjoying all the recreation the city has to offer, in 2021 Andy McGrogan ran for city  councillor. He has had a front row seat in one of the most divisive councils in Medicine Hat history. Andy knocked on the porch's door...

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Alan Rose. Alan arrived early to the porch for his visit much like he did to the campaign, starting this summer with a booth at the Stampede. He has a lot of ideas that he thinks would make our city a great place to work, play and live. In 2021, Alan came in third in the race and has decided he wants another chance to become Mayor of the place he calls home.   #...

Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Drew Barnes. From Medicine Hat Cub to MLA Drew Barnes has been out in front of the community for years. Stick handling pucks and issues. He comes to the porch with what he hopes is a plan to get Hatters to vote for him.  #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics We are also available where ever you listen to podcasts including Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Support...

Episode 3 The civic election is over a month away Brian sits on the porch with Jim Groom. He is a political scientist from Medicine Hat. The election is the subject, everything from the provincial-municipal dynamic to what it means for a candidate to get a citizen to put a sign on their lawn. Grab a coffee and enjoy a most enlightened conversation on politics in Medicine Hat. #yxh,#medicinehat,#Ci...

Imagine being a young woman who has just graduated with a Masters Degree in Marketing and planning a trip to Europe when your country is suddenly at war with Russia.  Anna left everyone she knew and loved and made the impossible decision to flee. She ended up here in Medicine Hat over 8200 kilometres from home. #yxh,#medicinehat,#ukrainwar Support the show

Bernie and Brian sit down for a conversation about the need for local thoughtful discussions in Medicine Hat. Brian discusses the closure of CHAT Television and the gap it has left in our community.  Support the show