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Freedom Convoy 2022 rolls through the Hat
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A convoy of truck drivers opposed to vaccine mandates passed through Medicine Hat on Monday on its way to Ottawa. The convoy drew large crowds of supporters from across the region, many holding signs and waving flags. “We’re going to end mandates,” convoy co-organizer Chris Barber of Swift Current, told the News. “It’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connaught students go online for two days as multiple illnesses strike
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com On Friday, Jan. 21, Ecole Connaught published a press release announcing the school would temporarily shift to online learning, but it’s not the reason one might think. “Today, we experienced a large number of student and staff absence, approximately 45% of our school population,” the press release said. “After an AHS investigation we learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications for Community Foundation grants open now with March 15 deadline
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has announced March 15 as the deadline for Spring 2022 Community Grants applications (formerly Smart and Caring Community Grants). CFSEA’s Community Grant program provides local and regional organizations and charities with funding, as based on community need. Fund allocation will be determined by local rural advisory committees in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grocery supplies holding in the Hat
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com At Monday’s Freedom Convoy 2022, rally co-organizer Chris Barber stated food shortages in Canadian grocery stores were “already” taking place, but a quick walk through most local grocery stores shows major shortages have yet to reach the Hat. The News visited several grocery stores across the city including Walmart, Sobeys, Safeway and the Northlands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS seize rifle, ammo, drugs, stolen ID during traffic stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police say they seized a rifle that was made to appear as a children’s toy, along with a 25-round magazine, drugs and stolen ID from a traffic stop in the city last week. A 26-year-old man from Airdrie was arrested and held in custody after Medicine Hat police officers found the .22-calibre rifle along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City could face staffing issues as Omicron peaks
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is warning residents that the next few weeks could see staff shortages, and wants to ensure transit riders are able to get to where they’re going with minimal disruption and effect to city services, as cases of the Omicron variant are expected to peak. Top administrators made the statement at Monday’s public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Is this the way things need to be done?
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Late breaking news on Friday sees city manager Bob Nicolay depart two months after a major change on city council and after an extended period of budget back-and-forths between administration and new councillors. That’s led to some level of intrigue about how a slate of new council members elected on a so-called “change” platform ... Read More »
2 responsesHatter leading truck convoy set to pass through Gas City on Monday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Longtime Hatter, Tamara Lich, has organized a transport truck convoy which will pass through Medicine Hat Monday as it heads towards Ottawa in a show of protest against vaccination mandates for truck drivers. Lich created a GoFundMe encouraging people to join the convoy – called the Freedom Convoy 2022 – following the Jan. 15 ... Read More »
2 responsesStampede votes in new president-elect
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Darlene Keeler has been voted the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s new president-elect. Keeler, a lifelong resident of Medicine Hat, has been involved with the Stampede for nearly 20 years and has filled several roles including chair of the Methanex Kiddie’s Day, Olde Tyme Christmas, Canada Day, Promotion and Store Decorating committees and board ... Read More »
1 responseHatter finds her calling with the paint brush
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 22nd, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Ashlee Trcka, born in St. John’s Newfoundland and now a new resident of Medicine Hat, didn’t start painting until her mid 20’s, but almost immediately found she had a natural talent in oil painting and impressionist style. Having never before picked up a paintbrush, Trcka started about 12 years ago when she was living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project Hope delivering messages of hope, kindness, safety and love to Hatters
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Messages of hope, kindness, safety and love have begun popping up around the Hat as part of the Project Hope collaboration between the city and Medicine Hat Public School Division. The project is part of the city’s larger Connecting Community initiative, which involved local partners like MHPSD, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, Medicine Hat ... Read More »
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