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Former PC minister Lukaszuk stumps for NDP’s Cathy Hogg
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 20th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hoping to reach disaffected conservatives, former PC cabinet minister Thomas Lukaszuk is in Medicine Hat this weekend to endorse and door knock for New Democrat candidate Cathy Hogg. Some prominent local supporters of the UCP and leader Danielle Smith say however, he’ll receive a poor reception. “I’m more concerned about the future of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP meets Independence Party in Cypress-MH forum
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 19th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta Independence Party agrees with a number of things in the UCP platform presented by Cypress-Medicine Hat candidate Justin Wright at a two-way forum on Thursday night. But Wright was also working to steer clear of the more controversial points put forward by independence candidate Cody Ray Both, like his party’s objections to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH candidates answer student questions
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Two of three candidates for Brooks-Medicine Hat – Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita and NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk – were at Dr. Ken Sauer School on Wednesday to introduce themselves to Grade 4-6 students and take questions. Teacher Travis Boser explained, “We are doing the student vote program through Alberta Elections. Grades 4-6 are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Park will close for most of summer for irrigation upgrades
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Irrigation upgrades will keep Kiwanis Central Park closed for most of the summer, the city announced this week as it begins a major plan to overhaul irrigation in city parks. Work at the park on the Southeast Hill park could last 12 weeks and will begin in the later part of May toward replacing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be Youth Centre will close without immediate funds
By KENDALL KING on May 19th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com After 26 years of operation, Medicine Hat’s Be Youth Centre will close its doors permanently at the end of June unless new funding is secured. In a letter released earlier this week, but dated April, the centre’s board confirmed “financial constraints and a lack of sustainable funding” have made continued operation unfeasible, despite need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fires permitted in city and Cypress Hills but caution urged as long weekend arrives
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews There is no fire ban at Cypress Hills or city campsites as the May Long weekend arrives, but officials are stressing that caution is employed as Hatters enjoy Victoria Day holiday. “Conditions around the city are very dry; so even though there is no fire ban, people should be careful,” said Carter Gramlich, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte European trip a mashup of history and modern day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Ingrid Rose, teacher at Eagle Butte, and her husband Alan have been planning trips abroad for more than 15 years. Last month, they took a group of students to Greece, Turkey and Rome, a trip that was originally supposed to happen in 2020. The highlight of the trip for Kamea Clark was visiting all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roy Wilson Learning Centre students earn real cash at Caring for Our Watersheds competition in Wetaskiwin
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Two groups of students from Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre showcased their creative ideas for environmental initiatives on May 12. Caring for Our Watersheds was hosted by the Battle River Watershed Alliance at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin. Students from across the province answered the question, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting outdoor landscape watercolour workshop
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Interpretive Program is inviting Hatters to relax and take in the beautiful landscape at Police Point Park during an upcoming outdoor* watercolour painting workshop. Taking place June 3 from 1-3 p.m., the workshop is open to individuals of all experience levels, a recommended 12 years of age and up. The workshop is $5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health, finances dominate Brooks-MH debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Sparring on health care and government finances, candidates in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding took the stage for the second and final time on Wednesday night. Danielle Smith, the incumbent and premier on a re-election campaign, said her government is on the right track and is making needed changes in health. New Democratic challenger Gwendoline ... Read More »
1 responseNDP candidate gets into debate after initially pulling out
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 18th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An election forum Wednesday had a full slate of candidates despite a statement by the New Democrat campaigns earlier this week that they would not take part. One night earlier, the Brooks Chamber of Commerce made a similar “late entry” exemption, allowing Brooks-Medicine Hat NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk to take part after other candidates ... Read More »
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