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Beat the Heat skateboard competition goes Friday
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2022
Beat the Heat skateboard competition is returning to Medicine Hat’s Kinsmen Skate Plaza on Friday. As a result, Kin Coulee Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from July 1-2. The park remains open to foot traffic during these times... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s truth and reconciliation report unveiled
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now contemplating its own guidance on how to meet the recommendations laid out in the Truth and Recognition Commission report. The city’s report, penned by an expanded community advisory board, was presented Monday including suggestions to provide city hall employees complete mandatory anti-racism training, promote local Indigenous history, ... Read More »
1 responseUpcoming events surrounding the Hat
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 28th, 2022
Bow Island Bow Island Days returns and kicks off on Thursday, July 14 with a cribbage tournament at the Golden Age Centre. Friday, July 15 there will be a lunch outside Island Furniture, bouncy castles, used book sale, a market, face painting, axe throwing, a BBQ supper, a family dance and the night ends with ... Read More »
1 responseReport: Tamara Lich arrested, lawyer says
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2022
According to a media report on Monday evening, Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich has been arrested in Medicine Hat. The report states that her Edmonton lawyer, Keith Wilson, confirmed the fact and that he believed it had something to do with breaching bail conditions. The lawyer said that hadn’t been made official though. Lich was ... Read More »
1 responseLocal teacher, MHC grad wins provincial education award
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College graduate Ashley Thompson has been named winner of the 2022 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Social Studies Education Student award, which recognizes Bachelor of Education program graduating students who demonstrate passion for the field of social studies. Thompson, who hails from a long line of educators, was selected following submission of an ... Read More »
1 responseHat High valedictorian ready to cap off unique chapter
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat High School valedictorian Shariq Ahmad is proud to represent his school’s graduating class as they walk across the stage this evening. “The speech will be a little bit nerve wracking, but I’m also looking forward to it,” said Ahmad. “I’ve never actually made a speech in my life, so it’s definitely a ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks man charged with murder is now in hospital
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man charged after a woman was found dead in that city is in hospital, court has heard. Mat Bangoang Choap, 35, was scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Monday morning to answer to a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Tamara Debbie Soosay, 30. She was found ... Read More »
1 responseA full slate of fun set for Canada Day
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 28th, 2022
Come out for a great day of events at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede to celebrate Canada Day. The opening ceremony will start at noon at Pioneer Village with dignitaries from the City of Medicine Hat and Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede attending, along with MP Glen Motz and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Country music extravaganza coming in November
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2022
A country music celebration is coming to Medicine Hat on Nov. 15, as Co-op Place welcomes Sawyer Brown, Lonestar, Doc Walker and George Canyon. Tickets for the all-star show go on sale Thursday at noon on tixx.ca... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of Agriculture Disaster remains in Cypress County despite recent moisture
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 25th, 2022
The State of Agriculture Disaster declared by Cypress County at the June 7 council meeting remains in place despite the June rains. Lisa Sulz, agricultural supervisor at Cypress County, said the moisture that has been received has been welcomed but, “because of several years of drought, high heat and winds, the earth is dry. The ... Read More »
1 responseGwendoline Dirk officially nominated by NDP for Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 25th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta New Democrats have one local candidate in place ahead of the 2023 election and could have another soon, party officials tell the News. Gwendolin Dirk was acclaimed as the NDP candidate in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding on Thursday night at an event that drew 80 local supporters to hear MLA Shannon Phillips ... Read More »
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