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South Saskatchewan Little Britches Rodeo Association celebrates 40 years
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The South Saskatchewan Little Britches Rodeo Association has come a long way since 11 active members of the rodeo community founded it in 1983. “Families were travelling to rodeos at the time and looking for a way to support the sport of rodeo for youth,” explained secretary of the association Kim Pridmore. Membership fees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amazing Race for Hunger raises nearly $55K for Emergency Food Pantry
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub held its second annual Amazing Race for Hunger event where 15 teams took on a variety of challenges in local businesses and organizations across Medicine Hat and Redcliff. “It was an absolutely incredible day,” says Melissa Mullis, executive director of the Root Cellar. “Watching how the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flour mill owner seeks temporary alternate use
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The new owner of the Ogilvies Flour Mill is requesting alternate use of the major central industrial site until it can be fully converted into a modern manufacturing and collaboration hub over the next several years. Last spring, Casey Van Maarion told the News he planned to acquire the facility on Allowance Avenue for ... Read More »
1 responseSanare Centre receives $100K from Community Foundations of Canada
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundations of Canada has awarded the Sanare Centre $100,000 from the Community Services Recovery Fund. This fund is going toward a project called the Fund Development for Organizational Resilience and Sustainability. “We’re extremely thankful for their support,” says Christina Johnson, executive director of the Sanare Centre. The funds are going to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council, mayor clash over reorganization
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Major rifts between Mayor Linnsie Clark, the rest of council and city hall administrators came into public view Monday night during a series of exchanges over the handling of the city’s corporate reorganization last month. Clark directed a long line of questions at city manager Anne Mitchell accusing her of moving unilaterally without council’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat condo owners seek relief for rising utility bills
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Some form of relief from high utility bills may be back on the table this fall, city council members heard Monday after representatives for 2,000 city condo owners said rising bills are walloping their budgets. Administrators said work is continuing on developing either “one-off” relief options or developing a more direct dividend to rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest, Root Cellar team up for ‘Ribs on the Bridge’
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is holding its inaugural “Ribs on the Bridge” event in partnership with the Medicine Hat Ribfest on Friday at Finlay Bridge. In addition to attending the regular Ribfest, patrons will be able to purchase tickets for the VIP experience. “This gives people an opportunity to sit down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helium company nears full operation of processing plant near Dinosaur Provincial Park
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Royal Helium reported Monday that it has tied in wells and is close to commissioning its processing plant at Steveville, north of Dinosaur Provincial Park. The Saskatoon-based company acquired the property in 2022 when it took over Imperial Helium in 2022, and this summer announced it acquired more rights in the area through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bylaw changes made to allow feral cat program
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A trap, neuter and release program that would see humane societies sweep city areas with large feral cat populations could go ahead after bylaw changes were approved unanimously on Monday. That’s after councillors added requirements that humane societies comply with Alberta Veterinary Association standards, which the groups say would be have been met anyway. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair in Havre face major prison time after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2023
Two Havre residents face up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty on Monday to trafficking fentanyl onto an Indian Reserve near the northeast Montana town. Brittany Alice Bradley, 25, and Daniel First Raised, 32, each pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances on the Fort Belknap and the Rocky Boy’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose enrolment steady but division still facing teacher shortages
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools is expecting to have just under 3,000 students for the upcoming academic year, which is about the same as last year. There have been some downward trends in rural areas, along with an increase of students at Eagle Butte and Irvine. PRPS will see an increased number of teachers next ... Read More »
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