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Annual Toy Run a success
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The day couldn’t have been drawn up better for the 32nd annual Toy Run in support of the Santa Claus Fund. Sunshine and near 30-degree weather brought out more than 800 bikers from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area for the annual ride — raising between $20-25,000 in toys for the Santa Claus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kemp elected to Kin Canada’s national board of directors
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A member of the local Kinsmen Club was recently elected as a director on Kin Canada’s national board. Lifelong Hatter Cameron Kemp has been a club member since March of 2005 and has worked various positions with the local club, as well as provincially, and now says he is excited to work nationally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southview Community Garden a hit in year one
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A few months ago Southview Community School opened its community garden for the first time — months later, it has become an important piece of the school. “We have been very pleased with how the garden has turned out in its first summer,” said principal Todd Samuelson. “It’s being maintained by a number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2018
Sept. 10 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — Tween Makey Makey Night, MH Pblic Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Sept. 11 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — Travelogue: Jamaica Ya’Mon, MHPublic Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — Market in the Park, Carriage House, 4-8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toy Run has successful 32nd year
By Mo Cranker on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The day couldn’t have been drawn up better for the 32nd annual Toy Run in support of the Santa Claus Fund. Sunshine and near 30-degree weather brought more than 800 bikers from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area for the annual ride — raising between $20-25,000 in toys for the Santa Claus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT seizes $78K in drugs, arrests and charges pair
By Jeremy Appel on September 8th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Two people facing 13 charges and nearly $78,000 worth of drugs are off the streets following an ALERT Medicine Hat investigation. ALERT investigators executed a search warrant Sept. 6 on a storage locker in Brier Industrial Estates. Police discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and buffing agent. Later that day, police arrested two people associated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City continues exploration of helium
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat’s foray into helium exploration is still a work in progress one year after the esoteric leg of the petroleum division’s growth strategy was revealed. On Sept. 6, 2017, the News erroneously reported that a volume of the inert, highly valuable gas had been found by city drilling crews. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!13th Avenue SE underpass closing Sunday for two days
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The 13th Avenue underpass at the Trans-Canada Highway will be closed for road work most of Sunday and Monday, maintenance contractor Volker Steven announced on Friday. The overpass will be open to highway motorists, as will on- and off-ramps to 13th Avenue, but north-south commuters are being asked to use either Dunmore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: Blowout sale for city land?
By Collin Gallant on September 8th, 2018
Topping headlines this week is a move by city administrators to pull the trigger on council’s wish to sell excess land to bolster land department profits and private development. It checks two boxes for a majority of councillors who’ve questioned the size of the land inventory as well clearly laid out they feel tax base ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS at investigative roadblock over man’s death, as key witnesses are not in the country
By Jeremy Appel on September 8th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service is facing some unusual challenges investigating the death of a Newfoundland man three days after he was involved in a physical altercation with a British soldier at a local bar. The major roadblock to their investigation is that some of the main people of interest are currently back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Apex hosting upcoming sessions on future of work
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Apex Southeast Alberta is looking to the future of work and wants to you to as well. The group is hosting a three-session series called Emerging Industries & the Future of Work, The first session, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, is coming up on Sept. 20. It will take place at the MHC Eresman ... Read More »
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