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Village of Empress demands apology from right-wing social media site for unfounded accusations of missing millions

By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews The Village of Empress is demanding an apology from a right-wing social media site, and says a misunderstood change in accounting procedures could be the source of unfounded accusations of missing millions at the village north of Cypress County in Special Areas. At the Aug. 21 meeting of the village council, staffers presented an ... Read More »

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45 days in jail for ice-cream mischief at childcare centre

By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews A man who wandered into a Medicine Hat daycare centre, then smashed a window when he was turned away will be jailed for 45 days, Court of Justice heard Wednesday. MacKenzie Hart, 34, pleaded guilty to mischief stemming from a July 15 incident at a childcare centre in central Medicine Hat. Prosecutors say on ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for August

By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024

Friday Aug. 2 North/South 1. Shirley Gaffney – Charlotte Jobb 2. Rita Langford – Betty Biffard East/West 1. Leslie Tomczyk – Marnie Burry 2. Vonda Reddekop – Pat Hannay Tuesday Aug. 6 North/South 1. Pius Denis – James VanDam 2. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford East/West 1. Marnie Burry – Cliff Bryanton 2. Brenda Kobley ... Read More »

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Male RCMP officer charged with B & E in hotel room with two female occupants

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Const. Garrent Claxton has been charged with break and enter after evidence gathered from a 2022 ASIRT investigation determined the officer should be charged. Claxton, an RCMP officer serving in the Banff Detachment, has been charged for allegedly breaking and entering into a hotel room occupied by two adult females with whom Claxton had ... Read More »

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Correction: Construction of new Catholic school begins in 2025

By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com A story in Wednesday’s edition of the News title “New Catholic school timeframe continues to be on schedule” contained incorrect timing for the start of construction. The construction of Holy Trinity Academy for K-9 will begin in 2025, not 2026 as reported... Read More »

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Santa trades sleigh for motorcycle for annual Toy Run

By BRENDAN MILLER on September 12th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Saturday the roads will rumble as hundreds of bikers are expected to rev up and participate in the 38th annual Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Toy Run that collects toys and gifts to be delivered to children in need over the Holidays. The Toy Run will begin in Irvine and pass through Dunmore ... Read More »

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Prairie Rose school board sorts out administrative duties

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The first Prairie Rose Public Schools public board meeting for the 2024-2025 school year was held Tuesday, with some administrative decisions to be made. Lois Bedwell will be reprising her role as board chair, with Patty Rooks serving as vice-chair. The representative for the Alberta School Boards Association is Shauna VanderSpruit, with Nancy Haraga ... Read More »

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Industry experts say Saamis Solar a smart buy, local group in opposition wants clear picture painted

By Collin Gallant on September 12th, 2024

@@CollinGallant Hatters in the private sector utility are backing a city move into solar energy production, while opponents are continuing calls for the energy division to explain why planning to take over a huge private proposal makes sense. The city announced last month it had secured rights to buy the Saamis Solar Park – a ... Read More »

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MH Public Library adding grab-and-go book borrowing at Big Marble Go

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new project to bring added library services to the community will see a permanent piece of the Medicine Hat Public Library settled in the Big Marble Go Centre. “The library is very excited about this partnership with the Big Marble Go Centre and the City of Medicine Hat,” says chief librarian Ken Feser. ... Read More »

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Firehall Theatre’s two-woman production of Honky Tonk Laundry nears

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 11th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Opening night for Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre’s dinner theatre is fast approaching, and the cast is feeling just about ready to bring the show to life. Honky Tonk Laundry, says director Luanne Schneider, follows the story of Lana Mae and Katie Lane as their friendship develops over the course of some classic country tracks ... Read More »

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RCMP Briefs: Teenage girl from Diamond City killed in motor vehicle collision on rural road

By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews A 14-year-old girl was killed in a motor vehicle collision near Coaldale on Tuesday morning. RCMP say they and other emergency personnel responded to the collision at the intersection of Township Road 102 and Range Road 221 in Lethbridge County at roughly 9:40 a.m. Two vehicles were involved in the collision and the two ... Read More »

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