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SaskPower names two sites for proposed modular nuclear reactor development
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 22nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews SaskPower has identified two potential sites for small-scale, modular nuclear reactor development, including one on Lake Diefenbaker. Elbow and Estevan will be the focus of feasibility studies toward hosting modular reactors which the province has stated could be built after a final decision in made in 2029. It, along with Alberta and New Brunswick ... Read More »
1 responseSupport available for Medicine Hat students who are at risk or on their own
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 22nd, 2022
There have always been those students who are living independently for one reason or another and those who are at risk. School counsellor Leah Steiner believes that in the 15 years in her current position, the relevant percentages of those students hasn’t changed. “Are they homeless and have nowhere to go?” asked Steiner. “That is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall, Esplanade closed Sept. 30, no waste collection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 21st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat will formally recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a general holiday on Sept. 30 by closing City Hall, transit service and solid waste collection. Collection services will resume on Monday, Oct. 3 in Zone 4. “The City of Medicine Hat and surrounding areas has a deep and ... Read More »
9 responsesInter-Act Theatre hosting workshop on grief
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A free five-day workshop on grief is being held by Inter-Act Theatre in October. Claire Goodfellow and Maggie Milne Martens will be travelling to Medicine Hat to facilitate the workshop. Debra Best from Inter-Act said, “They will be providing five days of the exploration of grief to 10 participants who will chronicle their process. ... Read More »
8 responsesPolice Act hearing begins for officer cleared of sexual assault
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service officials and legal representatives convened Tuesday for the first Police Act hearing regarding suspended Const. Chance Franklin. Franklin – a 12-year veteran of MHPS – was charged in October 2020 following accusations he sexually assaulted a waitress while off-duty. Franklin has long maintained the incident a practical joke gone wrong, claiming ... Read More »
8 responsesCommunity steps up after Royal Hotel fire
By KENDALL KING on September 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The community is coming together to show support for those most impacted by the fire which destroyed Medicine Hat’s historic Royal Hotel last week. “The support is overwhelming and heartwarming in a time that’s very tragic and difficult,” Royal business owner Lynne Palmer told the News. Palmer, who purchased the establishment three years ago, ... Read More »
7 responsesMHPS responds to weapons offences complaint
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man has died from self-inflicted injuries following a weapons offences complaint at a residence in the 300 block of Seventh Street SE in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a release from Medicine Hat Police Service. The MHPS tactical team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene for weapons offences. ... Read More »
6 responsesSt. Patrick’s Church hosting garage/boot sale
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022
St. Patrick’s Church is having a garage/boot sale alongside a family event on Friday from 12-6 p.m. “We are trying to make it into a community event as well, giving people a chance to tour the church as it’s one of our National Historic Sites,” said Karen-Anne Cherwonogrodzky, St. Patrick’s Church social committee member. “We ... Read More »
6 responsesHatter releases ninth book in Amanda Travels series
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022
The latest book in the Amanda Travels series has been released and the author, Darlene Foster, has been travelling across the country promoting it. Currently in B.C., she will be in Medicine Hat this coming weekend. “(The tour) has been going extremely well. I sold out of all the books I had with me in ... Read More »
6 responsesHarvest in full swing across Alberta
By KENDALL KING on September 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Following a period of extreme hot and dry weather throughout August, temperatures and precipitation levels have largely returned to seasonal averages just in time for harvest. Harvest is proceeding largely as usual throughout much of Alberta, with all regions ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages. As of Sept. 12, 58.8 per cent of ... Read More »
6 responsesWe built this city on crocks and bowls: Medalta to host Crockstock 2022 on Sept. 25
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Another free community event is happening when Crockstock 2022 hits the Medalta on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Medalta will be open to the public with free admission, a stage will be set up outside the main doors featuring great Canadian bands, the market at Medalta is returning, and more. “It’s ... Read More »
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