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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 »
Be the first to comment!Five years in the making, Veiner Centre ready to go
By Gillian Slade on July 7th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After a long sleep, the Veiner Centre awakens looking better than ever before. An official celebration and grand re-opening takes place July 24 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by self-guided tours and refreshments. The first full day of operations at the Veiner Centre (seniors’ centre) will be July ... Read More »
1 responseJobless rate steady but trending low
By Collin Gallant on July 7th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s jobless rate appears to be remaining at a relatively stable — and relatively low — level, new employment figures suggest. The unemployment rate in southern Alberta rose slightly in June but more workers in the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region were working compared to the previous month, a result of more students and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer trips to the water require diligent attention from parents
By Gillian Slade on July 7th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Taking a swim in cool water may seem like the obvious solution for children during a heat wave, but adult supervision at all times is paramount for safety. “Never take your eyes off your child once they are in or around the water,” said Renee Fenwick, superintendent of aquatic waters with the ... Read More »
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