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AHS puts out call for volunteers at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is currently seeking volunteers for non-medical related tasks. These Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to bring ice water and socialize with patients on a daily basis. A hand is also needed to assist patients on Mondays from 4- 5 p.m. by calling bingo, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army reevaluating programs offered, changes to come
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative The Salvation Army is looking to the future and evaluating current services in the city, though what this may look like remains to be seen. This review of services has been brought on primarily by a potential change in venue, says Maj. Al Hoeft, divisional secretary for public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight structure fires among more than 190 calls for service in July
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 9th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services released a breakdown Thursday of the 196 emergency incidents members responded to last month. Of those calls for service, eight were structure fires, 13 were outside fires and 25 calls involved carbon monoxide and gas leaks. On July 24 the News reported firefighters responded to three separate ... Read More »
1 responseNew report says Canada’s beef exports have potential to expand profits
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 8th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A new report published Wednesday by the University of Calgary says there is still “considerable potential” to maximize beef exports in the province by expanding international trade. The paper, titled “Enhancing Canada’s Beef Exports and Competitiveness in the Global Market,” says Alberta reports the highest revenues in Canada in beef cattle ranching and farming, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee sends development permits to council consideration, formal adoption of Aurora greenhouse land use
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the municipal planning committee approved Wednesday two development permit requests to go before council, as well as formally adopting a land-use permit for a greenhouse to grow vegetable starters and cut flowers. Among the development permit applications now headed to council include rezoning of a vacant property in the Flats to medium-density ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge man with four counts of attempted murder in connection to SW Hill shootout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News Thirty-year-old Cole Scory of Medicine Hat has been charged with four counts of attempted murder with a firearm after he opened fire and injured several officers July 27 who were responding to a weapons complaint in a four-plex apartment building located in the 200 block of Eighth Street SW. Scory has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beetles continue to combat weed problem in Cypress
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative With another biocontrol season over for the year, Cypress County looks forward to seeing the results of ongoing attempts to control the leafy spurge population along waterways. This year, the county purchased and utilized 19 releases of leafy spurge beetle, a non-native species carefully selected and tested by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Botanicals night market returns Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Botanical Night Market returns this weekend, an opportunity for Medicine Hat residents to find their new favourite small business. Karri Montean, owner of Botanicals, says the market is primarily a way for her to give back to the small business community and look back to her roots as a home-based business. “We’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County scholarship applications open until the end of September
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County gives out a series of scholarships and bursaries each year, supporting young residents on their path to further education. The county awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to students who reside in the county, including Ralston or Elkwater. Students are still eligible if residing in the county but attending school elsewhere, such as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Cars and Guitars evening concert costs $23
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The News published an article in yesterday’s edition showcasing local country artist Morgan Klaiber that stated Saturday night’s concert was free at the Cars and Guitars classic rock festival and car show swap and meet hosted by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. This is an error. Tickets to see Morgan Klaiber and Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local rising country artist gets set perform for hometown crowd
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local ranch hand and rising country music artist Morgan Klaiber is ready to put a on boot-stompin’ performance in front of a hometown crowd this Saturday as she gets set to rock the grandstand as the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede hosts the ‘Cars and Guitars’ classic rock festival and show and swap meet. ... Read More »
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