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Medicine Hat children’s author releases latest instalment of popular series
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 10th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Local children’s author Darlene Foster has released the eighth book in her Amanda Travels series, Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady, published by Central Avenue Publishing. “I was born in Medicine Hat actually and I lived on a ranch near Irvine and went to school at Irvine School,” said Foster. “I have lived other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat schools poll-less this federal election
By JAMES TUBB on September 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat voters may be casting their ballot in a new location this federal election. Elections Canada is reminding voters to check the poll location on their voting cards as schools will not play host to poll stations this election. Instead, polls have been moved to various businesses in the area. “If you have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More younger Hatters getting vaccine as mobile units set up
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 10th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Younger Hatters appear to be rolling up their sleeves after a call from city and health officials to get a coronavirus vaccine last month, with more events – including a mobile vaccination bus – planned this weekend. About 650 residents of the city aged 20 to 39 have been added to localized statistics provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report on Invest MH procurement due before election
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2021
A third-party report into the process to contract out economic development and land development in Medicine Hat could be ready in early October in the final council meeting before the Oct. 18 municipal election. Coun. Darren Hirsch, the chair of council’s “audit committee,” provided details Tuesday to council that the report will be done by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final phase of Industrial Avenue berm construction underway
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 9th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Work is underway on the final leg of the Industrial Avenue berm, which itself is the final piece of permanent floodwall in a mitigation plan created after the 2013 flood. Crews have built a temporary roadway near the site for vehicles going to and from the city to Highway 41A, and enacted the detour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte High battling COVID-19 outbreak
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Eagle Butte High School is now facing 22 reported active cases of COVID-19 since the start of the school year. The school in Dunmore originally notified parents, via its website on Sept. 2, of two confirmed cases. One day later, it informed parents of 10 new cases, bringing the number to 12. Five days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Saskatchewan man facing multiple charges after robbery incident at Irvine Hotel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Saskatchewan man has been charged with resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to hold up the Irvine Hotel while brandishing a hammer, the RCMP reported Tuesday. Mounties from the Redcliff detachment say a man entered the hotel bar at about 1 p.m. on Monday and demanded cash. An employee refused and the suspect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade of Homes begins with builders on display
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 9th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Seven local homebuilders’ wares are now on display in the 2021 Parade of Homes in Medicine Hat, which according to organizers is not only one more than last year, but a world of difference from 12 months ago. “There’s always a lot of change over the years,” said Canadian Homebuilders Association spokesman Garry Ruff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor describes chaotic first day on COVID unit
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat doctor took time to candidly express himself online after his first shift in the COVID unit over the weekend and hopes citizens will take notice. Scott Malmberg, who finished Medical School at the University of Alberta in 2015, moved to Medicine Hat for residency, which he completed in 2017. He has ... Read More »
1 responseLow vaccine rate in Montana fuel largest wave since November 2020
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Half the eligible population of Hill County, Mont. is now fully vaccinated from the Coronavirus, figures released Wednesday show. It brings the county, including Havre, just south of Cypress County, Alta., in line with statewide numbers, but marks only an increase of 141 residents over the last two months. A total of 6,563 residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grade 8 student from Seven Persons crowned 2021 Little Britches Sweetheart
By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 9th, 2021
Emma Baedke was the winner of the 2021 Little Britches Sweetheart competition Sept. 4 at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre. “I feel very excited. A little bit overwhelmed from winning it,” said Baedke. “I want to be a good role model, make people smile, go to different events and ride my horse.” Right after winning, Baedke ... Read More »
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