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Get ready for a Dance Invasion
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will once again host Fabulous Feet Production’s Dance Invasion at the Esplanade beginning today and running through Sunday. Dancers from studios in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Moose Jaw, Calgary, and more will compete n the event. “There’s solo performances, duet performances and group performances in all genres of dance,” Gail Levoir, Dance Invasion ... Read More »
1 responseMany Maple Creek residents still without power after Tuesday storm
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com While Medicine Hat has largely recovered from the high winds and sleet from earlier in the week, crews in the Town of Maple Creek were still working to clear debris and restore power to the area as of Thursday at 3:00 p.m. “We had high winds (and) we had very heavy, wet snow,” Deputy ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP lay charges on trio following explosive ATM theft in Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The RCMP has laid charges after they say an ATM was blown up in Oyen. Mounties in Hanna announced Thursday they had arrested three men at a local hotel and discovered three stolen vehicles, $130,000 in cash and break-in tools, including an “improvised explosive device.” Police believe that is connected to a break-in at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s COVID numbers ticking up, unlike most regions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat has one of the highest seven-day case rates in the province, according to Alberta Health Service’s figures which are now reported weekly and no longer outline “active cases.” New cases in the Hat totalled 159 over the previous week in statistics updated on Wednesday. Two deaths were reported as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MyCityCare gets fancy with Cinderella Project and Tux Shop
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com For many, prom is a once-in-a-lifetime event where soon-to-be high school graduates can let loose and celebrate, but for graduates facing financial hardship, the expense of the evening can add stress and even fear of missing out. A Medicine Hat organization is hoping to alleviate those worries by providing individuals in need with dresses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increased carbon rebates coming in cheques
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A family of four in Alberta receives a refund of $1,079 on their 2021 taxes through the federal government’s climate action incentive payment. “It’s a refund on the carbon tax you pay for your heating, your gas and anything else they charge carbon tax on,” Marilyn Dixon, preparer with Liberty Tax on Dunmore Road, ... Read More »
3 responsesMasonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2022
The Masonic Foundation of Alberta has stepped up to help ensure a bright summer for local children with a donation of $2,000 to Saamis Immigration Services Association. The donation will help fund Saamis’ newcomer children and youth summer camp programs, which offer childcare to immigrant parents. The Masonic Foundation of Alberta assists with charitable endeavours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy division rakes in $105M
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Profits at the city’s combined gas and power production division topped the $100-million mark thanks to rollicking electricity rates last year and higher than expected gas prices in 2021. Such a year was it at the power plant that income covered a $6.9-million loss in gas and provided a $66-million dividend to city reserves ... Read More »
1 responseHillcrest Church goes solar in big way
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The church which found itself at the centre of the carbon tax debate in 2018 has installed one of the largest solar power arrays in Medicine Hat. Hillcrest Church is featured in new marketing material for local firm Terralta, which this winter installed the panels on the roof of the large facility near 13th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High Tea 50/50 sends winner home with $4,945, same total going to St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2022
George Kambeitz took home the Covenant Health Foundation’s High Tea 50/50 grand prize of $4,945 last week, with the remaining $4,945 going to support St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice. Nearly 6,500 tickets were sold in the second year of the 50/50 – created in place of the annual High Tea as a result of ... Read More »
2 responsesPermanent ‘store’ offers MyCityCare unique way to help
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com One year after its inception in February 2021, MyCityCare Medicine Hat, a local community support initiative providing Hatters in need with essential items like food and clothing at no cost, is excited to host the grand opening of its permanent location at Victory Lutheran Church on Saturday. “Originally (MyCityCare) started in Lethbridge (five years ... Read More »
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