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NDP to write letter to chief electoral officer over Smith event appearance

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com During a press conference at Brooks-Medicine Hat NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk’s campaign office, Alberta Today questioned if Premier Danielle Smith violated elections rules when she spoke at the Medicine Hat College expansion opening on Oct. 25. “We will be writing a letter to the chief electoral office,” answered Notley. “I understand some folks have ... Read More »

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Partnership aims for easier access to helmets for e-scooter riders

By KENDALL KING on October 28th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Brain Injury Relearning Services and Bird Canada, operator of the city’s e-scooter pilot program, have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind helmet safety and distribution program. Launched in August, the partnership was first proposed by BIRS following Bird Canada’s local launch earlier this spring. “A few months ago, the folks over at Brain ... Read More »

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Notley says Dirk, NDP understand Hatters’ priorities

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Opposition Leader Rachel Notley joined NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk, along with more than 50 volunteers, on the doorsteps of residents across the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding on the evening of Oct. 25. “What we are hearing from the folks in this riding, is they want to see a government that is focused on addressing their ... Read More »

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Smith supporters keen on seeing new premier take action

By KENDALL KING on October 27th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Danielle Smith opened her campaign office to a crowd of approximately 150 people Wednesday, and while she received a warm welcome from supporters, reaction was mixed from those not in attendance. The crowd began forming at Smith’s local campaign office (located at 20 Third St. SE) shortly before the new premier’s expected 11:45 a.m. ... Read More »

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Morishita looks to bring experience, stability to Brooks-MH

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita was born and raised in Brooks and his children and grandchildren still live there. His family came to the community in 1950, operating a mixed farm following WWII, when the Japanese part of his family was interned. His uncle still actively farms ... Read More »

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Smith stresses unity and beating the NDP in campaign stop

By COLLIN GALLANT on October 27th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith is promising an open ear toward promoting the region if she becomes a local MLA in a Nov. 8 byelection, and asked supporters Wednesday to send a message for conservative unity and against her opponents in other parties. The new leader of the United Conservatives and premier arrived in Medicine Hat on ... Read More »

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Crew of dignitaries on hand for opening of MHC’s Health, Wellness and Athletics Expansion

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Health, Wellness, and Athletics Expansion at Medicine Hat College officially opened Tuesday. Elder Charlie Fox opened the ceremony with an Indigenous prayer, telling the audience, “I feel nothing but gratification to be asked here to help in some way. Today, I am going to be sharing a prayer thanking the Creator for all ... Read More »

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CP Rail hosting job fair today at the Lodge

By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2022

Canadian Pacific is holding a hiring fair for train conductors today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Lodge. Previous experience is not required as paid training will be provided to any applicants accepted, as well as signing bonuses... Read More »

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Meet-and-greet with Alberta Party’s Barry Morishita from 5-8 p.m.

By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2022

Leader of the Alberta Party, Barry Morishita, and candidate in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection, will be holding a meet-and-greet at his campaign office today from 5-8 p.m. Morishita has been focusing on door knocking in Medicine Hat and Brooks throughout the campaign. This is a chance for the entire community to get to meet him ... Read More »

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Public works at the ready for winter season

By JAMES TUBB on October 27th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Winter is coming and Medicine Hat’s public works is already getting ready for the upcoming season. Medicine Hat and southern Alberta got a first taste of winter weather over the weekend and while the snow didn’t stick around, it’s got people thinking about the upcoming season. Jeremy Petryshyn, manager of surface for city assets, ... Read More »

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Major solar play approved in MD of Acadia Valley

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 27th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Global renewable power developer RES has received approval to build a major solar facility in the M.D. of Acadia. Big Sky Solar would comprise solar arrays on seven quarter-sections of privately owned land located about 2.5 kilometres west of the hamlet of Acadia Valley. The 340,000 panels, collector network and new substation would be ... Read More »

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