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Hatters honour and remember in Saturday service
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 14th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The annual Remembrance Day ceremony for Medicine Hat began at the Esplanade, with the theatre more than half full of those wishing to take part. In her welcome, president of Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 Sheila Donner stated, “We live in a precarious world, we need to continue to pray for the peace won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio charged with assault after man hospitalized with serious injuries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Three local men have been charged with assault after an injured man was sent to hospital last week. Medicine Hat Police Service investigators say they were called after a disturbance on the 200 block of Second Street NE on Nov. 8 and located the man with “serious injuries.” The criminal investigation unit has charged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora Sun could house starter veggies, flowers in 2024
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Aurora Cannabis says it plans to have the Aurora Sun greenhouse repurposed and producing starter vegetables and flowers by this time next year. The Edmonton-based cannabis producer recommitted to the timeline on Nov. 9 when it released its quarterly financial reports. They state the company that launched a huge “business transformation program three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Nov. 13
By James Tubb on November 13th, 2023
Medicine Hat Remembers Remembrance Day drew a large crowd to Riverside Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday morning in warm windy weather. The event began with a service at the Esplanade theatre prior to a march down First Street before the 11 a.m. observance. Ceremonies also took place in Redcliff and Bow Island in the region. Assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Friends of MHPL book sale an ultimate win-win event
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Donations are now being accepted for the upcoming Friends of the Medicine Hat Public Library Society book sale. This is the time to stock up on reading, listening and watching material for the winter months. “The Friends of the Library book sale is an important event for the library and the community,” says chief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News welcomes Ryan Dahlman as new general manager
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews With a new location and new general manager, the Medicine Hat News is ready to renew its relationship with the community for years to come. Ryan Dahlman became the new GM of the city’s 138-year-old daily newspaper this week after two decades at the helm of a sister publication based in Medicine Hat. He ... Read More »
1 responseRemembrance Day observations today in Medicine Hat and Redcliff
By Brendan Miller on November 11th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In Redcliff, Remembrance Day observations begin with a Colours March starting outside the Legion just before 10 a.m. The march will lead veterans and members of the legion inside Parkside School for a ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. Following the ceremony there will be a short march to the cenotaph outside the school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!100-plus jobs at Suffield in jeopardy as British Army continues downsize
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant More than 100 positions at CFB Suffield are in jeopardy as the British Army continues to reduce its presence at the Canadian military base northwest of Medicine Hat, the News has learned. At an all-staff meeting at the facility Wednesday, base commander Lt.-Col. Joe Andrechek laid out the coming “workforce” adjustments this winter to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Local man accused of kidnapping will proceed to trial in May as planned
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping after a local woman said she was held in a vehicle before escaping will proceed to trial, Court of King’s Bench in Medicine heard Friday. Lester Roland Landry, 66, was charged in January 2023 with the indictable offence that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP focusing on child seat safety for November
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2023
Alberta RCMP is focused on sharing education on child seat safety for the month of November. Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 years of age are properly restrained, and the Alberta RCMP wants to remind drivers how important restraint systems are for saving lives and reducing injuries. “When used correctly, child safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools shift attention to Remembrance Day, including a focus on women
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com River Heights Elementary School held its Remembrance Day ceremony Wednesday, the day before students were off for an extended long weekend. The Grade 6 leadership group, which Michael is part of, led the assembly this year. Michael’s spoken in front of the school before, but said he still gets nervous when he sees all ... Read More »
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