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Events Calendar July 16-22

By Medicine Hat News on July 16th, 2018

July 16 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 16 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 3:30-5 p.m. July 16 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. July 16 — Tween Night: Record Night Part 1, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 July 17-19 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, MH Public ... Read More »

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Serving up Chicken Soup for the Soul

By Peggy Revell on July 16th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com Creating chain reactions of kindness — it’s what a former Hatter hopes for, as her uplifting stories continue to find a home within the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. “I love things that uplift,” said Ellie Braun-Haley. “Because you know what happens when people read a story that uplifts them? Especially a story ... Read More »

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UCP takes Beasley off the ballot for Brooks-Medicine Hat nomination vote

By Medicine Hat News on July 15th, 2018

A candidate seeking the UCP nomination for Brooks-Medicine Hat has been asked to withdraw from the race by the party less than 48-hours before voting begins. “I have been asked by the United Conservative Party to withdraw my name as contestant for the Party candidacy in the Brooks Medicine Hat riding,” wrote Todd Beasley in ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre fees clarified by city

By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade New membership fees at the Veiner Centre have been clarified by the city. The current annual membership of $40 will increase to $100 a year. This gives the member access to the Veiner Centre and the Strathcona Centre with the exception of the fitness centre. If you would like to use the ... Read More »

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Passing on the gas

By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The owner of a Redcliff gasbar took the unusual step this week of shutting down sales of regular gasoline saying that she can’t sell it for what refineries are charging her. It adds a twist to a series of ups and downs in fuel prices in the Medicine Hat region since late June, ... Read More »

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Mental Health Matters: Simple ways to practice self-care this summer

By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018

With summer here, it is important to make a conscious effort to enjoy it. There are still many stressors during the summer, which makes it difficult to find time to do things that make us happy. There are a few tricks you can do to feel happier instantly. One trick to feel happier is exercise, ... Read More »

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New bank alarm system causes false alarm two days in a row

By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018

Medicine Hat News For the second time in two days police responded with multiple units to the downtown Servus Credit branch Friday afternoon to find a false alarm had been triggered. Five police cars descended on the branch, located on the 500 block of Fourth Street, S.E., at about noon on Friday. Police Staff Sergeant ... Read More »

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Judge reserves decision on cocaine trafficking trial

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge has reserved his decision until July 28 for a Medicine Hat man accused of arranging to sell cocaine to an undercover officer. The two-day trial for Stephen Rainville wrapped up Friday, with the accused taking the stand in his own defence and testifying that he was in no way involved with ... Read More »

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Arson, aggravated assault case to go to trial in new year

By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018

Medicine Hat News A five-day trial has been set for March 2019, for a man accused of starting a house fire that sent one woman to hospital with extensive burns. After waiving a preliminary hearing last month, the trial date for the accused was set down Friday at the Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench ... Read More »

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Construction stops mail delivery

By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Rain and snow does not stop Canada Post from delivering mail, but construction work can. Compounding the inconvenience of delayed utilities construction work in the Second Street SW and Fourth Avenue area, Canada Post has stopped delivery of mail to the community mailboxes. A local resident who is affected says it impacts ... Read More »

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UCP candidate voting begins next week for Brooks-MedicineHat

By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018

gslade@medicinehatnews.com  @MHNGillianSlade Voting to determine who the UCP candidate will be for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding will take place on Monday and Tuesday. It starts in Brooks at the Heritage Inn, 1217 Second St. West, on July 16 from noon to 8 p.m., and in Medicine Hat on July 17 from noon to 8 ... Read More »

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