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Gaze at a meteor shower on a walk with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2021
The sky will be falling Wednesday night, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting all nature-loving star gazers to sign up for a Perseids meteor shower walk. The event takes place from 10-11 p.m. Wednesday night at the Echo Dale viewpoint. “We hope to catch a glimpse of these meteors, which peak on August ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman completes ‘city walk’ 13 times
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 7th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Teresa Vanderhorst, who turned 80 on July 5, has walked every single street in Medicine Hat 13 times and is now working to complete her 14th “city walk.” Vanderhorst, who drove school bus for more than 30 years for Medicine Hat Christian School until she retired at 72, can now be found five or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bunny rescue urges city to write bylaw
By MO CRANKER on August 7th, 2021
Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue continues to tackle the city’s rabbit problems. The organization has been identifying different areas in the city where domestic rabbits are an issue. It then feeds the rabbits to socialize them, so volunteers can safely get the animals into foster care. The problems are simple, yet the solutions are complex, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!99-year-old letter finds its way back to the News
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 7th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken More than 99 years ago, a man named Lucien (Lou) Bodichon earned a letter of recommendation from the business manager of the Medicine Hat News. That letter remained in safe keeping for nearly a century until Bodichon’s grandson, Robert Menist, found it in the estate of his late grandparents. Realizing this letter meant something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawn Bowling Club honours crucial members
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 6th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club honoured a pair of club legends with life memberships in a short ceremony Wednesday. Gerry Aitken and Ron Gebhardt were both on hand to receive their honours, and Aitken was quick to share the moment with his fellow members. “It’s the people of the club that make the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP searching for missing Brooks teen who could be in the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2021
Alberta RCMP is searching for a 15-year-old Brooks girl, and Medicine Hat Police Service is telling Hatters to be on the lookout. Maria Povagenuc was last seen Thursday in Brooks, however MHPS shared the missing persons report Thursday at 11:40 a.m. suggesting she may be heading to Medicine Hat. “Maria may possibly be headed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make your own beeswax food wrap at Police Point Nature Centre
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2021
Reusable food wraps are all the buzz, and the Nature Centre at Police Point Park will be helping Hatters make their own later this month. On Aug. 13, the Nature Centre will be hosting a “Make Your Own Beeswax Food Wraps” event between 9 a.m. and noon. Participants can create their own reusable food wraps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Rattler returns to run The Mezz
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 6th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Clive Atkins, former Medicine Hat College Rattler, says the small-town charm drew him back to the city. He is the new general manager of The Mezz and 1911 Lounge. Atkins came to Medicine Hat in 2005 from his hometown of Calgary with a scholarship to play for the MHC Rattlers basketball team. He took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth in Philanthropy doles out $20,000 in grants
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2021
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has distributed nearly $20,000 through the Youth in Philanthropy program to charities across the region. The Youth in Philanthropy program introduces young people to community development and philanthropy through hands-on experiences with local charities, and 11 different participant groups each received grants of $1,800 and split the total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest returns to the Hat this weekend
By MO CRANKER Special to the News on August 5th, 2021
Meat lovers, this weekend is for you. Beginning Friday and running into Sunday evening, this year’s Ribfest has hopes to be the biggest and best yet. “This is going to be a great weekend,” said one of the organizers, Andrew Reinhardt. “We have some really great ribbers coming in for this event. “People will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD using summer months to focus on mental health
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose School Division is working hard, even over the summer, to help improve students and their families’ community connection and mental wellness. Hosted by the AHS Mental Health Capacity Building Project in co-ordination with the Prairie Rose Wellness Team, the school division is providing opportunities for families to spend time together and within ... Read More »
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