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Ribbon cut, tricks open at skate park in Redcliff
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 17th, 2021
The Town of Redcliff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new Redcliff Skate Park on Thursday. The ceremony included an open skate to begin the evening’s proceedings followed by a SkateSkool hosted by the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, skateboard demos and the crowd enjoying food trucks.. Redcliff Youth Centre was a part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accounting firm’s growth a result of community mindset
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2021
When you picture an accountant, what do you see? If it’s a number-crunching bore in an over-starched shirt you dread to visit because dealing with finances is stressful and confusing, then you’re definitely not alone. Taxation, audits, bookkeeping, financial planning… these aren’t terms that spark confidence in most people, and those of us intimidated by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OK, so it’s even too hot for snakes
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 17th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com The mid-day heat plaguing the region is likely proving to be too much for the city’s snake population to bask in, according to a Police Point Park interpreter. That doesn’t mean they aren’t around, but just nestled in the brush. Police Point Park interpreter Marty Drut says while the cold-blooded snakes in the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workers at Redcliff fibre-glass plant ink one-year deal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Unionized workers at the CertainTeed Canada fibre-glass plant in Redcliff have struck a one-year deal that provides 1.5 per cent wage hike, according to the latest edition of the Alberta Labour collective bargaining update. The June edition, released this week, states 53 members of Teamsters Local 362 at the facility ratified the agreement in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede’s Queen competition underway
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Come July 30, Medicine Hat will have a newly crowned Rodeo Queen and Princess after the 2019 winners, Queen Rayelle Smith and Princess Dionne Freimark, enjoyed a two-year reign. According to Lori Siedlecki, chair of the Queen Committee for the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, they are “still proceeding with a traditional competition with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested on Siksika Nation for parole violations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man wanted for breaking his parole conditions has been arrested on the Siksika Nation and been charged with further offences, RCMP in Gleichen said Tuesday. Jason Lee Nathan Cutter was scheduled to appear in Siksika Provincial Court on Thursday after he was arrested last weekend following a tip from the public. In early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple seeks retriever of lost pup
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 16th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Lynn Black is hoping her days-long search ends in puppy cuddles. While she was at an appointment in the Southeast Hill area Wednesday morning, Black says her husband was walking their two dogs along a local trail when Jemima, a nine-week-old Shih Tzu, escaped from her leash and scampered off. Black says her husband ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobile vaxx using Hat-founded Traxx
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com Alberta will be rolling out its mobile vaccination clinic next week with Medicine Hat-founded Traxx Coachlines doing its part by providing buses. The mobile clinics will be able “to go the last mile to accomplish vaccinations,” says Traxx president Matthew Cox. Traxx has been kept busy over the last year, providing transport in 2020 during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rumour has it… Taber corn in just a few weeks
By Medicine Hat News on July 16th, 2021
The sweet, sweet Taber corn harvest is just around the corner and one of the largest and longest producers says to expect the cobs to hit the streets in the next few weeks. James Johnson of Johnson Farms says his team has been putting in long hours to get this year’s crop ready. “The heat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto to provide commentary for CBC at Opening Ceremonies in Tokyo
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Another Medicine Hat native is off to the Olympics. The News has confirmed that author Mark Sakamoto will provide colour commentary for the opening ceremonies in Tokyo on the CBC nationwide broadcast July 23, as well as provide ongoing vignettes about Japanese culture and the host city throughout the two-week event. Officials with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maternity clinic will close its doors after today
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 15th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Today is the final day of operations for the Medicine Hat maternity clinic, which closes its doors after 18 years following a funding disagreement with the province. Last fall the clinic, operated by a rotation of local physicians to oversee expected mothers without an obstetrician, announced that reduced funding to Palliser Primary Care network ... Read More »
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