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News seeking people for Remembrance Day feature stories
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2017
MedicineHat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Makers Market’ celebrates handmade items
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Local Pop Up Shop group in Medicine Hat held its first-ever Makers Market this weekend at the Ross Creek Business Centre. The group was established in 2016, and has held a number of different markets in the city, with the goal of promoting local businesses and products. “We started these markets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank robbery suspect in custody
By Mo Cranker on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police have arrested one man from Winnipeg for the robberies at two city banks within an 18-hour period last week. Police announced the arrest on Saturday, saying a 53-year-old Stephen Vogelsang was taken into custody without incident. The MHPS would not say whether Vogelsang used a weapon during either of the robberies. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank robbery suspect still at large
By Tim Kalinowski on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service has released the image of a man they think is responsible for robberies at two city banks within an 18-hour period Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, the 13th Avenue RBC was robbed at about 6:50 p.m. when a man in a red and black plaid jacket approached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memorial for James Hargrave Oct. 27 at Holy Family Parish
By Gillian Slade on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News A memorial for James Hargrave, a rancher from the Walsh area who passed away on Tuesday after helping to fight a fire near Hilda and Burstall, will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Rd. SE, Medicine Hat. A reception will follow at the Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmound farmer injured in wildfire recovers in hospital
By Gillian Slade on October 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A farmer in the Richmound and Burstall area seriously injured during Tuesday’s wildfire faces a long recovery in a Calgary hospital. Eddie Riehl was injured as a wall of fire swept through the area and his truck slid into a ditch. Riehl, 74, had spent the afternoon moving his cattle across a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home and Leisure Show a showcase of local businesses
By Jeremy Appel on October 21st, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce’s Great West Home and Leisure Show began Friday at the Cypress Centre. Trade show manager Paula Stodalka says the event’s goal is “to connect businesses with consumers in a face-to-face manner.” “Businesses pay a fee to exhibit in the show,” she said. “We have some that return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New boundaries change dynamics for MLAs
By Collin Gallant on October 21st, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A plan to redraw boundaries for provincial voters is based on questions of representing populations, but two current MLAs will face shifting voter bases and a decision of where to run in the next election in May 2019. This week the Alberta Electorate Boundaries Commission suggests a final plan to essentially amalgamate then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fildebrandt could end up running in new Brooks-Medicine Hat riding
By Collin Gallant on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Whether voters in north Medicine Hat will have outspoken MLA Derek Fildebrandt as a candidate in the next provincial election remains to be determined, he told the News on Friday. Fildebrandt — who sits as an independent representing Brooks-Strathmore — will likely see his current riding split in half after plans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deadline approaches for providing input on cannabis framework
By Jeremy Appel on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Albertans have less than a week to provide input on the province’s framework for the legal sale of cannabis through an online survey. The deadline for public consultation is Oct. 27 at midnight. The province on Oct. 4 released its draft framework for managing recreational marijuana in Alberta, which will be legal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions Club kicks off convention at the Lodge
By Jeremy Appel on October 21st, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Lions Club members from across southern Alberta flocked to the Medicine Hat Lodge Friday for the start of the group’s regional convention. This particular weekend conference is a special one, celebrating 100 years of Lions Club International, which is based in Oak Brook, Ill. “The purpose of this event is for clubs in ... Read More »
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