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@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s city-owned power supply could draw high-tech investment and become a hub for artificial intelligence, data processing and aero-space industries, according to Premier Danielle Smith. She made the comment to a group of business and civic leaders Thursday, lingering on the point that while Hatters tend to see the local economy as depressed, ... Read More »

@MedicineHatNews Art buyers and those in need of a late Mother’s Day present will be welcomed to the “Last Minute Market” next weekend staged at Towne Square downtown by nine local artists and vendors. The event is the brainchild of artists Michele Winger and Kim Sibbald and brings together well-known local artists for the exhibition ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Brendan Miller bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Donna Serr is often referred to as the ‘Wish Lady’ because of her instrumental role in organizing, planning and co-ordinating numerous fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the past 20 years. Serr has been named the Make-A-Wish Volunteer of the Year in its western region and was recognized for her ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ira Hozack started playing football at the age of seven but truly started taking the sport seriously in Grade 9 and has since been impressing coaches and scouts with his punting and kicking skills. Hozack has been recognized nationally for his rising talent and is among the top 75 Canadian high school football prospects ... Read More »

VANTAA, Finland Carter George made 23 saves for his second shutout of the tournament as Canada defeated Latvia 4-0 in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Team captain Porter Martone scored and 16-year-old Medicine Hat Tiger Gavin McKenna tallied an assist. McKenna sits second in tournament scoring with 15 points (six ... Read More »

news@medicinehatnews.com The Western Hockey League announced Thursday that Kelowna Rockets forward Ty Hurley has been named Humanitarian of the Year, which recognizes players’ contributions to the communities they play in. Medicine Hat Tigers forward Shane Smith was one of four finalists nominated for the award. While players are often honoured for pre-planned contributions like local ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant The burning question on everyone’s mind low these two weeks has been, where did Collin go? Many tuners-in to the April 22 city council meeting noticed the vacancies at the media table that’s at the bottom of TV screens, my cow-lick included, and called me up to ask about the seating arrangements. Thanks for ... Read More »

One of the dumbest things I’ve heard in the last few days is the plan by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on the matter of fining homeless people for camping in certain public places. The suit’s genesis is an Oregon town that plans to issue a $295 fine to anyone – homeless ... Read More »

Have you ever been on the receiving end of body shaming? I’m sure at some point in our lives people have made comments about how fat, skinny, tall, short, flat-chested, or well-developed we are. A colleague recently asked me if I was interested in doing an column on body shaming. I said I was looking ... Read More »

Dear editor, Medicine Hat Public School Division board approved its three-year capital plan on March 26. One trustee voted against approval, but there is nothing in the minutes to reveal the reasons for this trustee’s negative vote. Any discussion of the proposed capital plan was behind closed doors after it was presented to the board ... Read More »

Dear editor, I am so tired of all the whining about the situation with Mayor Clark. Common sense tells us “there is more to the story” that is protected by privacy and confidentiality. Misconduct or poor performance in any organization is generally handled with progressive disciplinary action. After discussions and warnings, with no improvement, the ... Read More »

Dear editor, Contrary to one readers’ view that South East Alberta Watershed Alliance (SEAWA) is ‘abandoning the care’ of trees planted around Connaught Pond in Saratoga Park (Ticked Off, April 23), SEAWA assessed the site on April 19. As a watershed planning and advisory council tasked with helping achieve Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy, SEAWA ... Read More »