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Canalta Centre’s managing company sells
By Collin Gallant on December 12th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The company that manages the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat and some of the largest sports venues in the world has been sold. SMG Worldwide, the parent of local operator SMG-Canada, announced Monday that the principals had sold the firm to a large investors group. Private equity firm, Onex, said Monday it had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors program in need of volunteers
By Gillian Slade on December 12th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A phone call, a weekly visit, someone to play a game of cards with, or work on a jigsaw puzzle together while enjoying a cup of coffee, they are acts of kindness that can transform the life of a senior. Volunteers connecting with seniors is a program initiated by the Canadian Mental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Push is on for more community gardens
By Collin Gallant on December 12th, 2017
cgalant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A community garden project, like the one started last year at the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, could be coming to a park near you, according to a former and a current city councillor. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee heard a summary of the project that two years ago saw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local businesses ready for your Holiday spree
By Tim Kalinowski on December 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Christmas holiday shopping season is in full gear in Medicine Hat, and local retailers want your business, says Perry Deering, president of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce and owner of Deerview Meats. “A lot of our local businesses are going with special incentives to help keep those dollars in the community by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat seizure of methamphetamine believed to be largest in city’s history
By Medicine Hat News on December 11th, 2017
Police believe they have made the largest seizure of methamphetamine in Medicine Hat history. The seizure was made early morning hours of Dec. 8 following a planned vehicle stop on Highway 3 just inside Medicine Hat city limits. In the trunk of the rental vehicle investigators found 1.02 kilograms of meth and 226 grams of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man dead after collision Friday night near Suffield
By Medicine Hat News on December 11th, 2017
A man who was seriously injured while walking on a highway near Suffield has died in hospital, authorities announced on Monday. Redcliff RCMP say that late on the evening of Friday, Dec. 8, the man in his late 20s was struck by a vehicle while he was walking on Highway No. 884 when he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hampers put together to help college students in need
By Tim Kalinowski on December 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College ecumenical chaplain Kristy Reimers-Loader was handing out goodies in the form of Christmas food hampers last Friday for students who may not be eating as healthy as they should at this time of year. “We have 180 food hampers we are giving away to students to alleviate hunger here at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amy Lewis’ killer eligible for release
By None on December 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The man who killed 23-year-old Medicine Hat College nursing student Amy Lewis was up for release this past weekend. Reported first by Global News Calgary, Jerrison Herve Stopanski, 39, was eligible for statutory release on Saturday. Upon release, Stopanski will have to abide by multiple conditions. They include reporting any intimate relationships ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stopanski up for release this weekend
By admin on December 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The man who killed 23-year-old Medicine Hat College student Amy Lewis is up for release this weekend. Reported first by Global News Calgary, Jerrison Herve Stopanski, 39, is eligible for statutory release on Saturday. Upon release, Stopanski will have to abide by multiple conditions. They include reporting any intimate relationships he has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trucking companies announce merger
By Collin Gallant on December 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two trucking companies that each have operations in Medicine Hat are becoming one. Manitoulin Transport is again expanding after the national long-hauler announced the purchase of Alberta-based Duckerings on Wednesday, saying it will expand options for customer delivery. The terms were not disclosed, and company officials wouldn’t comment on local operational matters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP finance critic opposes carbon changes
By Collin Gallant on December 9th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Alberta’s environment minister says changes to how large polluters pay for carbon dioxide emissions will return money to the private sector in grants to help spur industry scale refurbishments across the province. However, local MLA Drew Barnes, the opposition finance critic, says it punishes industry and will create a system of “winners and ... Read More »
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