September 18th, 2025

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Lethbridge approves 20 per cent tax hike over four years

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Newspapers LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the four-year operating budget which will result in an annual residential property tax increase of 5.1 per cent. The budget was unanimously recommended to council when it acted as Economic Standing Policy Committee following a week of deliberations. “I think we kind of knew ... Read More »

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Hidden Valley scheduled to open Dec. 21, while increased ski club interest has members buzzing

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com According to the Hidden Valley Facebook page, the ski hill has a tentative opening day of Dec. 21, weather permitting. Memberships and day tickets will be going on sale next week. Vice president of the Elkwater Ski Club, Pat Desgagnés, said the club is looking forward to the upcoming season and she is pleased ... Read More »

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Job skill, retention issues adding to concerns of labour shortage

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The regional jobless rate sank below 3 per cent in November when the province lost jobs compared to the month before. That is the lowest level in recent memory – 2.9 per cent in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region – compared to 3.3 per cent in October, and 5.5 per cent in November 2021. However, local ... Read More »

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Author hopes to help Hatters better relationships

By KENDALL KING on December 3rd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Lethbridge author and relationship coach Brent Taylor is hoping to connect with Hatters during his upcoming Medicine Hat book signing, taking place Dec. 10 from 12-4 p.m. at Unlimited Characters book store on Dunmore Road. Author of the 2017 book Hiz and Herz Greatest Need: The Single Biggest Reason Why Marriages Breakdown and How ... Read More »

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Hawaii trip much more than a volleyball excursion

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Coach Jarrett Bardal accepted an open invitation to take the senior girl’s volleyball team at Medicine Hat High School to a tournament in Hawaii in October 2023. The proposal was approved in principle by the board and now the planning has started in earnest. “Trying to find tournaments where you play different teams is ... Read More »

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Social media issues of largest concern for resource officer at Crescent Heights

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com MHPS Const. Brent Bohrn, a 19-year veteran who became the resource officer at Crescent Heights High School this school year, shared a specific presentation at the Medicine Hat Public School Division board meeting on Tuesday. The presentation Bohrn used was one he normally gives to Grades 7-9, with a revised version used for Grades ... Read More »

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MHMT nails another ‘Live Radio Play’ production

By KENDALL KING on December 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s upcoming production, A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, breathes new life into a classic Holiday tale and allows audiences to focus on both the meaning of the story and the talent of the actors retelling it. The same format as last year’s Holiday production – It’s a Wonderful Life: ... Read More »

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Former Hatter’s bestseller adapted for the stage

By KENDALL KING on December 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat-born author Mark Sakamoto’s bestselling book Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents is coming to life with a stage adaptation, playing at Calgary’s Max Bell Theatre from March 7 to April 1. “It is really an honour to have my work selected,” Sakamoto told the News. The first of his work to be ... Read More »

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Gas City Roller Derby hosting pair of public skates

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com There are two public skates in December hosted by the Gas City Roller Derby Association. The public skates will now be at the YMCA of Medicine Hat and the cost to skate has increased to $5 due to the change of venue. The first public skate will be Saturday from 6:30-8 p.m., with the ... Read More »

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Mustard Seed hosting Seeds of Hope Celebration

By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022

Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed is inviting Hatters to gather around its tables during the inaugural Seeds of Hope Celebration taking place Dec. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will include a silent auction, dinner prepared by the Mustard Seed’s chefs and live music by local viola and cello group Duo Fratelli. All proceeds will ... Read More »

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Capital Power gets ‘limited’ OK for carbon capture and storage facility near Edmonton

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Capital Power board has given the initial “limited” approval to proceed with major carbon capture upgrades and storage facility near its Edmonton-area natural gas power plants. That was announced at the Alberta-based company’s investors day on Thursday in Edmonton. It marks the strongest intentions yet among dozens of carbon capture proposals in Alberta, ... Read More »

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