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Honouring the world’s most proficient accidental cooker
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
Tuesday was National Microwave Oven Day, a day to celebrate something that was invented by accident but can now be found in over 90% of households. It’s unclear why Dec. 6 was chosen since the patent was applied for on Oct. 8, 1945 by Raytheon. One of their engineers, Percy Spencer, was working on a ... Read More »
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By KENDALL KING on December 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat-born filmmaker’s documentary about the Monarch Theatre is set to be released early next year, but its trailer is premiering Dec. 21 to commemorate the theatre’s 111th anniversary. Luke Fandrich – who is also known by his production company and brand’s name Editing Luke – became interested in the theatre’s history several ... Read More »
1 responseApplications are open for Canada Summer Jobs program
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2022
The 2023 Canada Summer Jobs program officially launched on Nov. 30. Funding to hire summer students can be applied for between now and Jan. 12, 2023 by not-for-profit, public sector and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. CSJ is a government program designed to assist those between the ages of 15 and 30 in ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil OKs low-income utility relief
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has approved a utility relief program for low-income earners in the Hat despite some concerns that the money may not flow directly to those most in need. The program, drawn up by administrators last month, will provide a total of $300 to Hatters who fall under certain income levels to offset higher ... Read More »
1 responseSupport those in need with Pottery Association’s Clay It Forward
By KENDALL KING on December 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Pottery Association has launched its second annual Clay It Forward fundraiser in support of the Mustard Seed. A silent auction-style fundraiser, Clay It Forward is a collaborative fundraising initiative which involves Medicine Hat and area potters, as well as local businesses. “A group of nine artists volunteered to participate in the fundraiser ... Read More »
1 responseMurphy to drop interim title to be full-time police chief
By KENDALL KING on December 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service interim chief Alan Murphy is excited to move into the role permanently beginning Jan. 1. A 27-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service, serving as deputy police chief for the past four years, Murphy came to Medicine Hat for the first time in October to take over as interim chief ... Read More »
1 responseProvince to invest $7M in east-central irrigation expansion
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2022
The provincial government announced Monday it will be investing $7 million in the planning of an east-central irrigation expansion project, which involves the Municipal District of Acadia and the Special Areas. The planning is part of an approximately $933-million government initiative to expand and modernize infrastructure of nine districts across the province, and marks the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen car, dog were found north of Maple Creek in Saskatchewan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 7th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews More is being learned about how a case of auto-theft that involved a local women’s dog was concluded by police last week. RCMP is Saskatchewan are crediting a regional crime watch organization with recovering a car stolen in Medicine Hat on Dec. 2. Local police announced that day that a three-year-old doberman pinscher was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City inches closer to hiring new CAO
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall may have a new top administrator very soon, the News has learned. Monday’s meeting of council featured long discussion about how some provisions in the proposed 2023 and 2024 budget should be paused until a permanent city manager is in place, but the meeting was also adjourned at an unusually early hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte hits the stage with Elf: The Musical
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2022
Eagle Butte High School will be giving three performances of this year’s musical, Elf, at the Esplanade from Dec. 7-9. The school didn’t just bring performers, but their own orchestra as well, comprised of students, community members, staff from the division office and teachers. Judah Kurpjuweit scored the lead role of Buddy and has the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed’s 12 Days of Giving runs Dec. 12-23
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed is gearing up for the festive season with its 12 Days of Giving donation initiative, running Dec. 12-23. Each day through the 12 Days of Giving, Hatters are invited to donate a specific item the community’s most vulnerable citizens in need of ahead of Christmas. For example, the Mustard Seed is ... Read More »
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