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Brooks RCMP seek suspects in attempted catalytic converter theft
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Brooks are searching for an older BMW after its occupants were reportedly attempting to steal another vehicles’ catalytic converter Wednesday night. The Brooks RCMP detachment reports that two witnesses say they got into a confrontation with the car’s driver and passenger before it sped away with a smashed driver’s window from 270 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City moving on from AIMCo. investing
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has parted ways with the Alberta Investment Management Corp. as its long-term money manager, instead contracting an array of private investment firms which local administrators believe can provide better returns in broader investments with no more risk. City treasurer Ryan Wright told Wednesday’s meeting of council’s audit committee a ... Read More »
1 responseAlternative Learning Team shows its work to MHPSD board
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Alternative Learning Team gave a presentation to the board at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Medicine Hat Public School Division on Tuesday. Since September, the team has had 31 referrals, 18 for coaching and 13 consultations. They’ve gone into 15 schools, predominately K-6, this year. Additionally, the team has delivered 15 presentations, ... Read More »
1 responseMed shortages still lingering across the Hat
By KENDALL KING on March 2nd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Medicine Hat, like many communities across Canada, is continuing to experience medication shortages, though the extent varies between retailers. In late 2022, a national shortage of acetaminophen and ibuprofen led to a drastic reduction in the availability of over-the-counter pain and fever medication, specifically children’s medicine. The shortage prompted Alberta’s government to secure an ... Read More »
1 responseAll-artist exhibit coming in April to MH Interpretive Centre, with Snakes on the Prairies on throughout March
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is opening up its gallery for an exhibition of art created by locals in the community and inspired by the city they live in. The theme is Mosaic of Medicine Hat and the art can be about whatever makes the city special to the artist. It could be directly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress-Medicine Hat New Democrats nominate Cathy Hogg
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2023
Cathy Hogg was selected as the NDP’s candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat in the upcoming provincial election following a Tuesday party vote. Hogg, a longtime Prairie Rose Public Schools board trustee currently on an unpaid leave of absence, was not made available for an interview Wednesday, but tweeted prior to Tuesday’s vote that she “would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rights to take over liquor sales permit in Swift sells for $1.5 million
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The rights to take over the government liquor sales permit in Swift Current sold for about $1.5 million at auction in February, according to the Saskatchewan Gaming and Liquor Authority. That doesn’t include buildings, fixtures or stock of the SGLA, which is exiting liquor retailing after the move was announced last fall by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter recounts MHMT history through first-person storytelling
By KENDALL KING on March 2nd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Evan Tonin is bringing to life a legacy she and many other community members have contributed to with her new book The Way We Were: A History of Medicine Hat Musical Theatre. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Tonin has been part of MHMT since its establishment in 1960, filling a variety of ... Read More »
1 responseBank disturbances lead to short sentence for Hat woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat woman who caused a scene at two downtown banks last spring received a 30-day jail sentence on Wednesday, but is already required to undergo psychiatric assessment to clear up other legal matters. The 39-year-old Medicine Hat resident pleaded guilty at Provincial Court to two counts of mischief and also failing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toews talks budget at virtual roundtable
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Minister of Treasury Board and Finance Travis Toews discussed some highlights of the 2023 budget during a videoconference Wednesday. Toews said the $10 billion spending differential on a per capita basis for Alberta compared to other provinces has been erased as of this fiscal year, adding spending has now been decreased to where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barne’s budget invite of Lich not on opposition radars
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two candidates from opposite parties who hope to replace Drew Barnes as the MLA in Cypress-Medicine Hat this spring say his invitation to a convoy protest leader to the provincial budget was misguided, or at least badly timed. Video of the tribute – Barnes pointing out the presence of Tamara Lich and her husband ... Read More »
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