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Greyhound pulling to a stop
By Collin Gallant on July 10th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Travellers on the 2 p.m. ‘Hound out of Medicine Hat say they are astonished by the busline’s decision to close down routes throughout Western Canada this fall. “It’s awful,” said Winnipegger Jason Bousquet, standing outside the Second Street Depot during a stop en route to his vacation at the Calgary Stampede. “If you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple once convicted of failing to provide necessities of life to infant son gets new trial
By None on July 10th, 2018
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Heralddshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta couple convicted of failing to provide the necessities of life after their young son died of meningitis six years ago are set to stand trial again next summer. A lawyer representing the accused appeared in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, where she told the judge the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre fees going up
By Gillian Slade on July 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Along with the transformation of the Veiner Centre comes a 150 per cent increase in membership fees. The current annual membership is $40, which will increase to $100. The fee increase was established after consultation with the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and the clubs that use the Veiner and Strathcona facilities. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHE&S’s 2018 visual arts show accepting entries starting today
By Gillian Slade on July 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede visual arts show attracted nearly 400 entries last year, and this year’s start arriving today. Entries for the visual arts show can be dropped off in the Fireside Room Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, says chair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be Fit For Life Centre hopes pop-up activities will get more kids playing outside
By Sean Rooney on July 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News School’s out, your kids have more energy than a swarm of bees and you’ve gone to every conceivable playground in the city. Twice. Medicine Hat’s Be Fit For Life Centre is giving youth some new pop-up options for the rest of the summer, bringing physical activity to the places many of them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Permaculture expert hosting educational event this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Community Food Connections Association is hosting its biggest permaculture event of the year this weekend. On Sunday, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Brent Smith from Paperstreet Permaculture and Medicine Hat College will be at the Sheldon Miller Community Garden behind Community Health Services on Dunmore Road. Smith will discuss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Sheepdog Championships are coming
By Gillian Slade on July 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Watching one dog coax a flock of sheep in a particular direction with simple commands from a handler is very entertaining, and you can see the best at work in Cypress County next month. Nearly 100 border collies will be participating in the 2018 Canadian Sheepdog Championships each day from Aug. 23-26. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS hopes smartphone app will bolster community interaction
By Mo Cranker on July 9th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service is hoping a smartphone app will help up its interaction with the community. The app has been in the works for a while now, and Insp. Brent Secondiak says the MHPS is hoping to have it in the hands of Hatters by January. “This is something we’re pretty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Board game bonding
By Mo Cranker on July 9th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker People in the city who may often find themselves bored and looking for something to do should look no further than Board Game Guy. Steven Durk recently started offering up his board game collection and expertise to local businesses with the hopes of bringing people together and sharing his love for board games. ... Read More »
1 responseHatter shares ocean experiences at public library
By Mo Cranker on July 9th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A Medicine Hat woman hopes to make a difference in how we treat our oceans. Jasveen Brar was born in Vancouver, but grew up in Medicine Hat and attended Hat High. She completed a double major in biology and sustainability at Dalhousie University, and now works with Ocean Bridge, an organization based around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 9-15
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2018
July 9 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 9 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 3:30-5 p.m. July 9 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. July 9 — Tween Night: Out of This World, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 July 9 — Mavericks vs. Okotoks Dawgs, Athletic Park, ... Read More »
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