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Missing local woman’s body found on Sunday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat woman who was the subject of a three-week search has been found dead. Local police reported Sunday they had discovered a body after cruisers and officers were seen in an open area near Parkview Drive in northeast Crescent Heights. The investigation continued Monday, but police say foul play is not suspected. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion packs with those celebrating Robbie Burns
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a lot going on at the Redcliff Legion on Saturday night. It was Robert Burns night and the rear room was decorated with long tables packed with people. Additionally, both outgoing and incoming executives were present. Incoming president will be Peter Devlin and incoming vice president is Jamie Billings. It was also ... Read More »
1 responseStand for Education public round table talks set for Thursday in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Stand for Education round table discussions are in Medicine Hat on Thursday at the Medicine Hat Lodge. This is part of the province-wide public engagement process being held by the Alberta Teacher’s Association. Those attending will be split into groups of eight and a facilitator will walk them through the process. It is a ... Read More »
1 responseHwy 3 group releases electronic economic impact analysis for twinning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association released an economic impact analysis in December on twinning the remaining portions of Highway 3. The report is now available in electronic format. Price Waterhouse Cooper prepared the report, which was fully funded by financial donations from various organizations, including Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, Potato Growers Association, Peaks ... Read More »
1 responseMissing woman found dead
By medicinehatnews on January 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat woman who was the subject of a three-week search has been found dead. Local police reported Sunday that they had discovered a body after cruisers and officers were seen in an open area near Parkview Drive in northeast Crescent Heights. The investigation continued on Monday, but police say foul ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Push being made by business owners for ‘Downtown Collective’
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group of downtown business owners is moving to formalize an advocacy and promotion group with the aid of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, one of a number of areas where chamber officials feel it can provide structure for niche groups with common interests. That includes a planned business townhall meeting in Redcliff ... Read More »
1 responseBurlesque workshop and show in town next week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue is coming to Medicine Hat next week, holding a workshop one night and preforming the next. Tease and Tassels is a Burlesque 101 workshop that will be running Tuesday. Champagne Sparkle says, “It’s three hours of amazing fun. We cover the history of burlesque and then work with the participants ... Read More »
1 responseFeds injecting $11.2 million into Lethbridge regional economic development
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 21st, 2023
Lethbridge and area is poised for a major influx of federal dollars following the announcement of a new PrairiesCan office in the city on Thursday. Dignitaries celebrated the new service location in the city along with federal investments in southern Alberta. The new PrairiesCan office will be located in that city’s historic downtown post office, ... Read More »
1 responseMild weather could ease natural gas costs for city, consumers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 21st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Volatile prices for natural gas have calmed in January, the head of a city utility division told a council committee this week, and that could benefit consumers and the city’s power plant if mild weather persists. “It’s just a function of weather, primarily,” said Brad Maynes, managing director of the city’s utility and infrastructure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCH collision leaves one dead, diverts morning traffic near Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 21st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A crash involving three semi trucks which killed one person on Friday morning diverted traffic off the Trans-Canada Highway and through the City of Chestermere, Mounties reported. The RCMP Detachment in Strathmore says police were called to a major collision near the town on the outskirts of Calgary at 3 a.m. on Jan. 20. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alan Murphy sworn in as MHPS’s 24th police chief
By JAMES TUBB on January 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Police Service had its 124th anniversary Jan. 13, and on Friday, one week later, officially named Alan Murphy the 24th chief of police in MHPS history. Murphy was sworn in as chief in a ceremony held at the Cypress Centre, with city councillors, Mayor Linnsie Clark, MP Glen Motz and other ... Read More »
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