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Local duo looks to spark interest with disc golf league
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A walk in the park and some curiosity led Jared Ziegenhagel and Trent Roset to organize a disc golf league in Medicine Hat, set to tee off June 15. “We hadn’t really heard of disc golf; we saw the nets in the park and were kind of curious to what they were, and we ... Read More »
1 responseTransition Medicine Hat looks to inspire local gardeners
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Rob Gardner, founder of Transition Medicine Hat, strongly believes the simple planting of a garden can make a profound impact on the environment, the community and the individual. Gardner, who moved to Medicine Hat in 1982 to start the Police Point Park Nature Centre, has spent much of his working career in similar roles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon’s lights up teepee in support of MS
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Saamis Tepee has been projecting the colour red in the Medicine Hat skyline this month as Leon’s is sponsoring its lighting in support of Multiple Sclerosis. May is MS awareness month and in Canada red is the colour people wear to raise awareness for the central nervous system disease. Leon’s has been a ... Read More »
1 responseKiwanis natural playground coming soon
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat has put roughly $20,000 into its latest project – building a natural playground at Kiwanis Central Park. On May 18, the Kiwanis Club, the City of Medicine Hat and contractor Rocky View projects held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new playground. The playground is made up of natural ... Read More »
1 responseYoung artist learning the way of graffiti
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 22nd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A father and son artist duo is working together to create colourful graffiti art. Jeff Goring and his seven-year-old son Niko have been spray painting art in the city for a few years. “I’ve been doing graffiti art for about 20 years,” said Goring. “I love graffiti and the culture and showing people how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Cubs seek stability with Hyundai raffle fundraiser
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 22nd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Cubs Junior B Hockey Club is selling raffle tickets with a grand prize of a 2021 Hyundai Kona AWD to support the hockey club and the Canadian Mental Health Association in the Hat. The vehicle is valued at $32,590 and tickets can be bought in four different quantities: one for $10, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dill dip debacle splitting sides, making mess
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 22nd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A local dill dip business is alleging its former manufacturer is using its ingredients to copy its recipe and selling the same product with a different label. However, Lucky’s Speed Sauce denies the allegation. Shaun Bassett, owner of Lucky’s Speed Sauce, admits he is using the same mayo and pickles, but his recipe is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ROC Modular to be a part of first ever CLT project in North America
By JUSTIN SEWARD Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 21st, 2021
Bow Island’s ROC Modular has partnered with Green Canopy and Grocapitus to build Seattle’s first modular townhouse residential project. The project is located near downtown Seattle at North Beacon Hill and will be a seven-unit urban infill project, constructed with large scale prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels. CLT is made from wood that has been stacked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Divisions ready, excited for students’ return
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi K-12 students will be returning to the classroom Tuesday and local school divisions are excited to have teachers and students back communicating face to face. The latest COVID-19 restrictions forced schools across the province to shift to online learning, but the province says most schools will return to in-person learning Tuesday. “We are excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede steps up to take on Canada Day fireworks
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Fireworks will be sparking up at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds this Canada Day, as the City of Medicine Hat is supporting the Stampede to plan a safe, family-friendly celebration that follows all COVID-19 guidelines in place come July 1. The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day society dissolved last June, creating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade bringing art displays to pedestrians
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 21st, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com If we can’t go inside to see the art, the Esplanade will bring it outside to the people. The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre along with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program announces a new project in Medicine Hat. The Tumbleweed Project Space will use a series of windows visible ... Read More »
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