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MLA Frey won’t run again
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Michaela Frey will not seek re-election as the United Conservative MLA for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding, she announced Monday morning, stating she planned to continue “advocating” for conservatives and the community while concentrating on “growing her family.” The announcement coincided with her first wedding anniversary on the weekend, but Frey told the News she ... Read More »
12 responsesCodling moth decimates local apple crops
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Codling moth can devastate an apple, pear or walnut crop. In Medicine Hat this summer, many apple trees in the city lost their entire crop. Gerry Prince, a resident of the city, said via email, “Everyone I know on the south side of town had problems and had to throw most of their apples ... Read More »
2 responsesPrairie Wind Dancers bringing square dance back to the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2022
Grab a pardner, square dancing is coming back to the Hat. The Prairie Wind Dancers will be celebrating their return to the floor on Oct. 21 at St. Barnabas Hall, and are welcoming dancers new and old to join in on the fun. “Since we’ve been shut down for so long, there’s only about one ... Read More »
8 responsesFundraiser set up for family of plane crash victim
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of one of two victims of a fatal plane crash near Shaunavon on Sept. 18. The fundraiser names Jaden Hallman, 22, as one of two people who died after the Cesna 172 that took off from Swift Current at about 10 a.m. crashed and ... Read More »
7 responsesThird annual Cowboy Poetry and Western Music Show set for next weekend
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry and Western Music Show will gallop back into the Medicine Hat High School Theatre on Oct. 1. The third annual event will kick off at 4:45 p.m. will a poetry and music session featuring local performers. Meliora Service Dogs will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. for a service dog ... Read More »
8 responsesLocal podcasters show love of community (and cats)
By KENDALL KING on September 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The air is light as Hatters Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall sit down to record for their weekly podcast Cats, Community and Conversations. While the pair don’t shy away from topics serious in nature, they aim to create an atmosphere comfortable for both guests and listeners in which to approach such. “We want it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company plans to build own power source for crypto mining
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s latest cryptocurrency mine will be set up near Tilley, the latest in a number of applications to place dataprocessing centres on or near Alberta natural gas plants in order to produce their own power. The application – to install six natural gas-fired generators near the Trans-Canada Highway about 15 kilometres east of Brooks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police station mural honours Indigenous
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The boardroom at the Medicine Hat police headquarters has a new mural honouring Indigenous culture and a new name provided in a ceremony on Friday. “Aahkoinnimaan ni,” pronounced phonetically as “awe-queen-ih-mach-knee” means in Cree “The Sacred Pipe.” It was selected by Kainai Nation Elder Charlie Fox, who revealed the name during a two-hour ceremony ... Read More »
15 responsesHat-Lethbridge region posts 3.9% unemployment rate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Unemployment in southern Alberta is the lowest in the province, which itself also sits at the national average after years above the Canadian rate. Jobless figures for August were released on Sept. 9, but new regional analysis from Alberta Labour states the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region posted a 3.9 per cent unemployment rate last month. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKearney bringing ‘mix of soul and blues’ to Esplanade
By KENDALL KING on September 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Canadian musician Kyle McKearney is excited to return to Medicine Hat this Sunday, and share with audiences music entirely his own. McKearney, who hails from B.C. but now lives in Calgary, says he’s looking forward to performing a variety of songs which showcase his signature Americana/Roots sound. “It’s country just a little left of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall collectible show set for Saturday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club is presenting its fall collectible show this Saturday in the Cypress Centre auditorium. The show will feature coins, paper money, used and mint stamps, world stamps, sports cards, rocks, jewelry, and military items. There will be more than 70 tables of collectible items from well known vendors. Additionally, ... Read More »
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