Pattison Media shutters CHAT-TV in Medicine Hat

Pattison Media announced Tuesday it has made the “difficult decision” to close its CHAT-TV station in Medicine Hat, Alberta, after serving the community for 68 years. “Since 1957, we’ve had the honour of being part of the conversation in this community — elevating important stories, sparking dialogue, and empowering people,” Pattison Media said in a statement attributed to its president, Rod Schween. “Despite employing a variety of efficiency measures, the financial challenges facing CHAT-TV have proven insurmountable. The world of local television has shifted so much in recent years, making it harder for CHAT-TV to remain viable while continuing to deliver the...