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Couple completes generosity-aided journey in ’26 Chevy
By Mo Cranker on September 18th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker They did it — Bart and Lisa Campbell made it all the way to Hague, Sask. in their 1926 Chevy they call Stella. The couple travelled more than 1,000 kilometres over 10 days as they made their way down bumpy back roads in Saskatchewan — much of the journey was spent alongside friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu activity begins, clinics to open in a month
By Gillian Slade on September 18th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The first flu report of the season indicates influenza activity in the southeast corner of Alberta, and if your child is afraid of needles there are suggestions for immunizations. Influenza A is the most common virus circulating in Canada, according to FluWatch data from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, 2018, published by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College unveiling rainbow crosswalk early next week
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker One of Medicine Hat College’s crosswalks is going to be a lot more colourful next week. MHC Student Association external vice president Shelby Meyer confirmed to the News that the college would be unveiling the rainbow crosswalk Monday outside of the college. “We brought the idea forward at the end of May,” Meyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everyone is welcome’: Pride celebration offers fun, safe space for all
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park was a little more colourful than normal Saturday, with the park playing host to the sixth annual Pride Festival in Medicine Hat. “This is a place for anyone — everyone is welcome,” said Medicine Hat Pride chair Becki Korhonen. “We hold Pride every year because we’re proud of who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riverside Book Club turns 90
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Riverside Book Club is reaching yet another important milestone. At the end of the month the club will be turning 90 years old, making it the oldest book club in the city and one of the oldest in the province. “We’re celebrating our 90th anniversary at the end of the month and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sea Cadets get a new leader
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker There’s a new man at the helm of the Medicine Hat Sea Cadets. Sub-Lt. Clint Lawrence was sworn in as the new commanding officer of the local sea cadet group Saturday morning at the Patterson Armoury — taking over for Lt. Kelly Rasmussen after three years on the job. “I’m feeling great — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 17-23
By Medicine Hat News on September 17th, 2018
Sept. 17 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 — Pride Week movie “But I’m a Cheerleader,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 — Mellow Masterminds, MH Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 18 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 — Pride Week movie “The Birdcage,” MH ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitla Wind Farm construction begins
By Collin Gallant on September 15th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant This week saw the start of construction on the Whitla Wind Farm, and from here you might be able to see another wave of potential project approvals coming later this year. Monday marks the opening day for utility companies to submit bids in this year’s current rounds of the Alberta renewable energy procurement ... Read More »
1 responseFormer News publisher passes away at 93
By Collin Gallant on September 15th, 2018
Medicine Hat News George Willcocks, the former publisher of the Medicine Hat News who fell in love with the city and wound up penning the Medicine Hat Stampede’s official history book, has died. It came just two months after his wife, Barbara, passed away in July. The pair would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Motz launches Youth Advisory Board focused on getting young people engaged in politics
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2018
Medicine Hat News In an effort to get young people engaged in politics, a local Member of Parliament is setting up a non-partisan Youth Advisory Board. Glen Motz, MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, says the board will provide “an opportunity for young people from the riding to contribute ideas, suggestions, and provide feedback on topics within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province gives Stampede tech funding
By Gillian Slade on September 15th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Some significant upgrades to information technology systems will be possible for the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede thanks to provincial funding announced Friday. A grant of $63,555 was made through the community initiatives program by Alberta Culture and Tourism and Bob Wanner, NDP MLA for Medicine Hat, presented the cheque to Brian ... Read More »
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