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WRIP leader wants separation top of mind

By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Wildrose Independence Party Leader Jeevan Mangat says the goal of running in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection is to promote his party and keep a referendum on separation fresh in the minds of voters and politicians. But, that would be an eventual result after concerted moves to gain provincial control of issues such as policing, ... Read More »

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Kiwanis clubs team up for annual Christmas dinner

By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2022

Medicine Hat’s Kiwanis clubs are opening their doors to spread the Holiday spirit by providing Christmas dinner for those on their own. The dinner is hosted together by Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat, Golden K Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat and Gas City Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat at the Veiner Centre on Dec. 25. ... Read More »

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St. Michael’s School honours veterans in Remembrance Day ceremony on Thursday

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Division will be having a mid-term break next week so St. Michael’s School held its Remembrance Day ceremony on Thursday. The entirety of the ceremony was conducted and led by students. Following the collective singing of O’ Canada, the choir performed Child of Peace. Various students then spoke about ... Read More »

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Displays at CHHS help connect students to fading memories of wartime

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights High School has a Remembrance Day display featuring WWI and WWII uniforms along with other artifacts. The display is courtesy of the Ghost Squadron Military Museum, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 17 Robertson Memorial, and the South Alberta Light Horse Regimental Museum. Shonna Barth, principal at the school, said “lots of our ... Read More »

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Smith welcomes advice of controversial former Trump adviser

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A former Trump-administration adviser who pushed for a “herd immunity” strategy before COVID vaccines were widely available in 2020 could advise the Alberta government on pandemic response, Danielle Smith said Thursday. Canadian researcher and senior adviser to the U.S. administration Paul Alexander was discussed by local byelection candidate, Bob Blayone, of the Independence Party ... Read More »

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Candidates discuss variety of issues at Brooks Chamber forum

By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 4th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Only four candidates were at the Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday evening. Jeevan Mangat of the Wildrose Independence Party did not attend due to closed roads. Bob Blayone of the Independence Party discussed Alberta sovereignty, adding he dislikes the climate change agenda and feels emissions caps need to be removed ... Read More »

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Candidates square off for final time

By COLLIN GALLANT on November 4th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The high-profile, though sleepy byelection woke up Thursday night as all five candidates debated issues at Medicine Hat College Theatre, trading barbs with each other’s parties. The third forum in three nights was also the last major debate in the 28-day byelection called by Danielle Smith, the UCP leader seeking to enter the legislature. ... Read More »

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MHPS seek suspects in CHHS vandalism

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 4th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in recent acts of vandalism that occurred at Crescent Heights High School. Police say between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 29, a group of unidentified suspects accessed the school’s roof. Once on the roof the offenders spray painted ... Read More »

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Byelection candidates have varied plans for attracting doctors

By KENDALL KING on November 4th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com General practitioner shortages have been a concern for municipalities across the province and nation, with communities in southeast Alberta no exception. Ahead of the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection, the News asked candidates of their plan for attracting new doctors to the region and retaining those already here. While all candidates agree physician shortages are an ... Read More »

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Royal Helium awarded contract to build recovery plant near Brooks

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 4th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Royal Helium has awarded a construction contract to build a recovery plant 40 kilometres north of Brooks to gather production of the inert gas from three wells it has in the same area. The “Steveville” facility will separate well production into helium, food-grade carbon dioxide, natural gas condensate and fuel for on-site operations, according ... Read More »

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Doc Walker to join Lonestar, Sawyer Brown, and George Canyon on stage at Co-op Place

By ERIKA MATHIEU Southern Alberta Newspapers on November 4th, 2022

Award-winning country act Doc Walker is returning to Medicine Hat on Nov. 15 as special guests for two of country music’s most iconic acts, Sawyer Brown and Lonestar, who are co-headliners on the upcoming tour. George Canyon will also perform as a special guest for the eight shows in B.C., Saskatchewan, and Alberta in the ... Read More »

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