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Honey biz donates to ‘Bee Aware’ campaign

By Tim Kalinowski on January 31st, 2018

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Sweet Pure Honey has donated a new type of flow hive to the Neubauer Farms “Bee Aware” program so local students can learn about the importance of bees. “I was already going into schools and doing bee awareness,” says Stella Sehn, who co-owns Sweet Pure Honey with her husband Sheldon Hill. “I want ... Read More »

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No injuries in partial roof collapse at Brier Park business Tuesday

By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2018

Roofing crews scrambled off a roof in the Brier Park industrial area on Tuesday morning when a “ten-foot” section of the roof they were repairing gave way, fire officials told the News. No injuries were reported from the accident, which happened at about 9 a.m. Tuesday and badly damaged one bay in the light industrial ... Read More »

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Mark Sakamoto’s book in final five for Canada Reads 2018

By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2018

Medicine Hat native Mark Sakamoto has made the shortlist for CBC’s Canada Reads 2018 program. Sakamoto’s book “Forgiveness” is one of the final five chosen. “Forgiveness” chronicles the lives of Sakamoto’s paternal and maternal grandparents during the Second World War, took roughly 20 months to write, and was published in 2014. “The book is about both ... Read More »

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Adventureman Jamie McDonald hosting public reading, book signing tonight

By Tim Kalinowski on January 30th, 2018

Medicine Hat News World famous Adventureman Jamie McDonald will be holding a public reading and book-signing at the Medicine Hat Public Library at 7 p.m. McDonald is in the midst of a cross-Canada book tour to advertise his new book, “Adventureman: Anyone Can Be a Superhero.” Fifty per cent of the profits from the sales ... Read More »

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Alberta to spend $81M helping farmers lessen carbon footprint

By Tim Kalinowski on January 30th, 2018

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Alberta Agriculture and Forestry minister Oneil Carlier announced Monday on behalf of his government, and his federal government colleagues, a new $81-million fund over four years to help producers and processors lower their carbon footprint. “Alberta’s agriculture sector has long been at the forefront of adopting innovative new practices and enhancing environmental stewardship,” ... Read More »

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Sask.’s NDP choose candidate for byelection in Wall’s former riding

By Collin Gallant on January 30th, 2018

Alberta Newspapers SWIFT CURRENT Another candidate is set to contest a coming byelection to replace retiring Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall as the MLA for Swift Current. Stefan Rumpel will represent the Sasaktchewan NDP in the race after the school teacher won the party’s nomination Sunday over restaurant owner Shaun Hanna. In mid-December, Wall’s executive assistant ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Jan. 29-Feb. 4

By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2018

Jan. 29 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 — Cinema Politica Film Club presents “Persepolis,” MH Public Library, 7 p.m. Jan. 29 — Colouring, MHPublic Library, ... Read More »

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Barnes will run once again

By Mo Cranker on January 27th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes is hoping to represent the riding for a third time, come 2019. Barnes held an early-morning press conference Saturday in front of a group of volunteers and supports to announce that he has registered to run as a member of the United Conservative Party next year. “I’m ... Read More »

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Drilling to stay on par with 2017

By Gillian Slade on January 27th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade The price of oil is up but Alberta production levels are likely to remain consistent with those in 2017, says an industry expert. “We’re going to see 2018 overall spending on drilling about flat with 2017, but last year there was a huge jump over 2015 and 2016,” said Gary Leach president ... Read More »

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MADD spreading awareness at local middle school on Monday

By Tim Kalinowski on January 27th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will be holding a special school assembly day Monday at 1:15 p.m. at Alexander Middle School to raise awareness of the hazards of impaired driving. Students coming to the assembly will be asked to watch a film presentation entitled “The Pact.” “MADD Canada’s ... Read More »

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Author looks to end child behavioural stigmas

By Tim Kalinowski on January 27th, 2018

tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Author Cynthia Rodgers of Leader, Sask., will be signing books and holding conversations about children, education and mental health at the Medicine Hat Coles store at 11 a.m. on Feb. 3. She will also be selling copies of her new book “Believe Children: Understanding and Help for Children with Disordered Behaviour.” Rodgers spent ... Read More »

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