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Pro wrestling tour comes to Medicine Hat in May
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com WWF Legend Savio Vega is headlining Canadian Wrestling’s Elite’s live pro wrestling tour set to make a stop in Hat next month. “The Point To Prove” 2024 tour is hosting 17 live events in the same number of nights and will be Vega’s first Western Canadian independent wrestling appearance. Vega will be joined by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Maple Creek teacher faces further sexual assault charges
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews More charges have been laid against a former Maple Creek teacher accused of sexual assault during his decades-long career. Dexter Bascu, 65, was initially charged with one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference in April 2023 related to a complaint that stemmed from a sports trip about 20 years ago. At the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local real estate market continues to favour sellers
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 16th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Pressure in the Medicine Hat housing market continues to push prices higher ahead of the traditionally busy real estate season. The ongoing tension moved single-family home prices up 4 per cent over the course of 2023 – leading local observers to boast about the relative stability compared to the rest of the province. For ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lithium company expands exploration activities in Saskatchewan
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 16th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A metals miner with interests in sodium brine extraction in southwest Saskatchewan has expanded its footprint in that province. Edison Lithium Corp. announced Monday it has closed a deal to acquire new exploration properties west of Saskatoon. That adds to a portfolio acquired last summer in properties near Cabri Lake, the Freefight area and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon boat group wants more participants as summer season nears
By ANNA SMITH on April 16th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Dragon Boat Association is looking forward to a new season and, hopefully, new teams to go with it. Currently, the association has two women’s teams, says chair Linda Gove. “Right now we are trying to grow our association. At one time we did have a third ladies team. And that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local students association concerned with implications of provincial Priorities Act
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 16th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Students Association of Medicine Hat College, which represents approximately 2,000 students, says Bill 18 could pose a significant risk to academic freedom and the integrity of research funding in post-secondary institutions across the province. Last week, Premier Danielle Smith announced the UPC would introduce Bill 18 to help her government push back against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Party announces interim leader
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Party has announced that Lindsay Amantea will be interim leader ahead of the party’s annual general meeting in June. She takes over after former mayor of Brooks and party leader Barry Morishita stepped down following the May 2023 general election. Amantea is a corporate lawyer based in Calgary. “Like many Albertans I’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extended deadline to nominate inspirational women in business
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Inspire Award hosted by Women in Business has been extended until April 19. The organization is looking to recognize women who have made an impact in the business community and inspire others they work with. Organizers say nominees don’t have to be business owners but rather women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, April 15
By James Tubb on April 14th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Environmental groups are calling for consideration of local environment and animal ecosystems when deciding on sites of large renewable projects, including the recently approved Aira Solar project in the County of Forty Mile. Read the story here. Read our coverage of the approval here. Saamis Hearing concludes Tuesday Regulators are evaluating the ... Read More »
1 responsePublic schools superintendent announces departure
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mark Davidson, who has served as superintendent for the Medicine Hat Public School Division for eight years, informed the board of trustees of his decision to move on. In the news release the division said, “Mark has transformed MHPSD as a leader and a champion of student success. Mark’s leadership has demonstrably improved inclusive ... Read More »
2 responsesCurling club cites community support as it prepares fall restart
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Slip on your sliders, dust off your rocks and shake out your brooms, curling will be back in the Hat this October. It’s been more than 19 months since the club had to cease operations due to a brine leak that prevented ice from being maintained. Over the time club officials worked countless hours ... Read More »
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