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Pot store licences: How much?
By Collin Gallant on June 29th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The question of where retail cannabis shops could operate in Medicine Hat could be finalized next month. How much it will cost them however, won’t be answered until after labour day. But city officials say their recommendation for a business licence fee won’t be near the $20,000 per store the City of Saskatoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community says goodbye to St. Thomas d’Aquin
By Peggy Revell on June 29th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A chapter in Medicine Hat history came to a close, as Thursday marked the final day of school at ƒcole St. Thomas d’Aquin. “We have been a big family — staff, parents and students,” said Michelle Lukacs, who has been secretary for eight years at St. Thomas, and will continue in this role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head to Kin Coulee for all things Canada Day
By Mo Cranker on June 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s annual Canada Day celebration will once again take place at Kin Coulee Park, with a number of family-friendly events for Hatters to enjoy. According to the Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society’s website and Facebook page, the day will be kicking off bright and early with the annual pancake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retirement home taking in students
By Gillian Slade on June 29th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade No longer is a certain retirement complex exclusively for seniors. The Villa, Medicine Hat’s retirement complex on Fourth Street SE has begun accepting students as residents, too, says manager Lorraine Dalla-Longa. They had some extra rooms and noticed there was positive feedback at a seniors’ facility in Sweden that was taking in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long weekend walk-in clinics
By Gillian Slade on June 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The long weekend will result in reduced options for medical walk-in-clinics as follows: The following are offering services on Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2: — Carry Drive, 137-116 Carry Drive, 403-502-8926, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crescent Heights Medical Clinic, 49 8th Street NW, 403-526-7422, open 9 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied again for man accused in drug, firearms charges
By Peggy Revell on June 29th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Bail was once again denied Thursday at a Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench bail review to a man facing serious drug trafficking and firearm charges. Justice Rodney Jerke agreed with the Federal Crown at the hearing, and re-affirmed an April 2017 decision by a provincial court judge to deny bail to Aaron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pilot program for rural busing won’t include the Hat just yet
By Collin Gallant on June 29th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial pilot program to boost busing in rural Alberta isn’t making a stop in the southeastern corner, at least not yet, according to Transportation Minister Brian Mason. He unveiled his ministry’s support for four programs located in Camrose and Grande Prairie, which will see $1.1 million spent to increase ride-sharing and add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberts closes doors after six decades
By Gillian Slade on June 29th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A family business closed its doors for the final time Thursday after being a significant part of this community for 63 years. The showroom for Alberts Floor and Carpet at 1320 Kingsway Ave., has been a fixture in Medicine Hat since 1955, but it was virtually empty on the last day of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GSA law challenge denied
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A request for an injunction to immediately stop Alberta’s gay-straight alliance law has been denied. In a decision released Wednesday, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Johnna Kubik said “the effect on LGBTQ+ students in granting an injunction, which would result in both the loss of supportive GSAs in their schools and send the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lights stolen from war monument above Trans-Canada
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The lights brightening up a monument to Medicine Hat’s Third Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 175th Infantry Battalion have been reported as stolen. Medicine Hat Police Insp. Joe West says the four LED lights, worth more than $1,000 each, were taken from the monument at some point over the weekend from June 20-23. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zoning request going back to council
By Collin Gallant on June 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A proposal to set up a denture clinic at a residence across from the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital will go back before city council next month, about one year after a similar proposal was defeated. Wednesday’s meeting of the municipal planning commission heard the owner of the lot on the corner of Fifth ... Read More »
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