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Business Men’s Fellowship hosting two upcoming concert events
By Gillian Slade on July 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Business Men’s Fellowship has two events coming up. July 19 at Medicine Hat Lodge there will be gospel music by the Pilkey Sisters. Tickets $20 includes a hot buffet supper. Call Russ 403-529-5267 for tickets. The Petersens of Branson, Missouri bring Bluegrass Gospel on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodeo club brings back tie-down roping clinic for kids
By Peggy Revell on July 11th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The next generation of ropers trained and tested their rodeo mettle, as the Shortgrass High School Rodeo Club’s annual tie down roping clinic returned this week to Kin Coulee. Overseeing the clinic was former Canadian calf-roping champion Joe Lucas — also known by his nickname “Smokin’ Joe.” “It gets the young guys and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged with impaired driving after hit and run
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2018
A local woman took a wild ride on Monday evening that ended with an impaired driving charge. According to police they responded to report of a hit and run in the 600 block of 20th Street NE just before 11 p.m. on July 9. A 2012 Hyundai Tucson was northbound when it struck a fence. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sears space will become smaller bays, like Target did earlier
By Collin Gallant on July 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A major remodelling of the Medicine Hat Mall that concluded last month, will fire up again in a new phase this fall, as the 82,000 square-foot space left vacant by Sears is remade for new tenants, officials tell the News. Last month, mall owner Primaris opened a new retail avenue and vestibule ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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