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Centre of Hope Shelter to be operated by The Mustard Seed
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2022
The Salvation Army has opted to permanently close the Centre of Hope Shelter following a review of operations at the City of Medicine Hat. Provision of shelter services continue however, under the leadership of the Mustard Seed, starting April 1. The Salvation Army announced the news in a Monday release, stating it was made due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heggelund back as Medicine Hat’s interim CAO
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat has re-hired former top administrator Merete Heggelund to become acting city manager until a permanent hire can be found, council announced Monday night. She takes over the position from another two-time CAO, Bob Nicolay, who took over from her in late 2018, but stepped away quickly early this year. Former ... Read More »
1 responseCop on trial claims ‘practical joke’ not sex assault
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An off-duty Medicine Hat police officer accused of sexual assaulting a waitress testified Friday the incident was a “harmless prank” to slip a marijuana joint into her front pocket. Chance Franklin, a 12-year police veteran, was charged in October 2020 with sexual assault, and took the stand in his own defence during the two-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person Rotary Music Festival starts Monday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local youth skilled in performing arts will take the stage once again for Medicine Hat’s 67th annual Rotary Music Festival, taking place from March 6-20. The festival, which features youth ages five to 20, will be in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It feels wonderful to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar looking for executive director
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2022
The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is back on the hunt for an executive director. The Root Cellar made the announcement Friday, stating Margo Dick has resigned from her role as executive director. Dick spent five years with the organization as operations manager before stepping into the executive director’s role in the fall. “Margo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate sales slow a little after record February
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Real estate sales in the Medicine Hat region slowed from near record-setting pace in February, but prices continued to climb. Sales in the typically slower month fell for detached homes, but listings continued to slow and prices rose another two per cent compared to a relatively blistering start to 2021. In the first two ... Read More »
1 responseJourney Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference next week
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Miywasin Friendship Centre is virtually hosting its seventh Annual Journey Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference from March 7-11. The conference, sponsored by the Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association and the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, brings together guest speakers from across Canada, exploring a variety of topics with focus on healing and reconciliation. ... Read More »
1 responseLocal man, Red Deer woman charged after dangerous driving incident
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2022
A Medicine Hat man and Red Deer woman are facing several charges following a dangerous driving incident which took place Feb. 17. At approximately 4 p.m. Feb. 17, Medicine Hat police observed a Jeep Compass travelling on Parkview Drive at speeds reaching 123 kilometres per hour. An officer initially pursued the vehicle in an attempt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan power users could face a hike this year and next
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Power customers in Saskatchewan could face a four per cent rate hike this year and another in 2023, that province’s Crown electricity provider announced last week while applying for the increase. SaskPower says higher costs for natural gas used to make power make first general increase in four years necessary. The change would move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Nature Centre offering Ukrainian egg decorating kits
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com This Easter, Hatters can let their creativity flow with a Ukrainian egg decorating kit, available for $27 at the Police Point Park Nature Centre. The kits are offered through the Interpretive Program annually, and include a kistka tool, wax, four dye colours and instructions. “It’s a nice family activity,” Ian Langill, assistant chief park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water fountains downtown and on pathways could come at ‘very low cost’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews New made-in-Medicine Hat water fountains could be installed on city pathways and the downtown area this summer to provide refreshment direct from city fire hydrants. Thursday’s meeting of the utility and infrastructure heard water department workers have developed a lightweight unit which can fill bottles and help Hatters find water during hot weather. “It’s ... Read More »
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