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Two candidate forum set for next week ahead of provincial election
By James Tubb on May 10th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Two candidate forum dates in Medicine Hat have been set for next week ahead of the May 29 general election. The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce will host candidates in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding on Wednesday, May 17 from 7-9 p.m. at a location that was still being determined on Tuesday. Candidates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist and brewery partnering to raise funds for MHHF
By KENDALL KING on May 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local artist Theresa Eisenbarth and Medicine Hat Brewing Company are partnering to raise funds for Medicine Hat Health Foundation through sale of the limited-edition “Finlay Crossing” beer and the exclusive painting depicted on its label. A well-known professional painter recognized for her use of vivid colours and impressionistic style, Eisenbarth is also a long-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local jobless rate nudged up
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The unemployment rate in southern Alberta rose in April. Statistics Canada released province-wide data for last month on May 5, but the provincial Jobs ministry annalysis this week shows the jobless rate in the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region sat at 5.7 per cent during the month. That is up from 5.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hinman throws hat into Taber-Warner race
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Paul Hinman has entered the provincial election as a candidate in the Taber-Warner riding and leader of Wildrose Loyalty Coalition, a new party that joins a crowded competition in rural Alberta. The familiar face in Alberta’s political outsider scene joins a five-name ballot in the southern Alberta riding that he represented in the early ... Read More »
1 responseAccused kidnapper to face judge and jury
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping has elected to have the matter dealt with at King’s Bench by judge and jury, Medicine Hat Court of Justice heard on Tuesday. Lester Landry was charged in January after Medicine Hat Police said the well-known advocate for people with disabilities had confined a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired teachers celebrate 50th anniversary
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association celebrated 50 years on May 5 at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. Several former presidents of the association were in attendance and current president, Mel Deydey, was the emcee for the evening. President of the provincial Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portion of Saratoga Trail temporarily closed for work
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Starting today, a portion of Saratoga Trail will be closed for rehabilitation. The City announced Monday the closure will start near South Railway Street SE and continues until just south of the businesses along the Factory Street SE curve. The work, which they say is expected to last up to five weeks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat High Earth Club showcases work
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the recent meeting of the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Association, the Medicine Hat High School Earth Club gave a presentation to members. Teacher and Earth Club mentor Jennifer Matt along with Grade 12 student and club member Bethany Klein provided information on Earth Club activities and projects. The club creates infographics on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Food to add 300 temp foreign workers, asks Brooks council for housing help
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews JBS Food plans to add 300 temporary foreign workers to staff its meat processing plant in Brooks, which has kicked off housing discussions in that city. Brooks city councillors received the information at an April 25 meeting from economic development officials, according to newly released minutes, and the issue will return for discussion at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newell County implements fire ban with dry conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The County of Newell enacted a full fire ban on Monday stating that fire threat is “extreme” considering current hot, dry, windy conditions and the need for fire crews elsewhere in Alberta. Much of the province is under an state of emergency to fight a record number of forest fires in the north, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Parks pauses removal plans for Elkwater marina
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Alberta Parks has temporarily paused plans to remove of the Elkwater marina while talks with boat owners continue this summer. That comes after residents of the town site others who rent annual slips objected to an end to overnight docking in a plans of a major refurbishment announced last month. They said the ... Read More »
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