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Former Forty Mile Reeve remembered as optimist by council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former Reeve of the County of Forty Mile No. 8, Bryne Lengyel, is remembered fondly by those who knew him. Lengyel passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 75, after his years as a farmer, councillor, and as a young man, musician. “He was on council with me for two terms, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Morris not Friends of the Monarch president
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A recent report in the News misidentified Judy Morris as the president of the Friends of the Monarch Theatre Society. That role is held by Matt Klimaszewski, while Morris is a longtime volunteer who has held a variety of positions with the group that fundraises to support the historic theatre in downtown Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHMT Rock of Ages sells out in under four hours
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre enjoyed previously unseen levels of enthusiasm for its upcoming production of Rock of Ages, which opens Friday. “We sold out in three hours and 44 minutes,” said producer Rae Wahl. She added that while she had a feeling the show was going to sell out, she was shocked by how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax assessment notices to arrive in mailboxes this week
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Tax assessment notices are in the mail and could arrive later this week, the city’s corporate services department announced Monday. That comprises one half of the property tax equation, along with tax rates that will be set in April, to determine final tax bills. Early indications to council this month from administrators stated that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Feb. 26
By James Tubb on February 26th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Provincial politics, changes to healthcare and new regulations for the power grid are expected to top headlines this week in Medicine Hat, Southeast Alberta and the province. Budget The Alberta budget will be tabled on Thursday after the legislature resumes sitting of the winter session. Premier Danielle Smith said during a televised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of the Monarch hosting AGM in March
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News With new owners planning to rejuvenate the Monarch Theatre, the Friends of the Monarch Theatre Society is also hoping to bolster its numbers and fundraising for the historic movie house in downtown Medicine Hat. The non-profit society will hold its annual general meeting on March 17 at the cinema on Second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter receives lifetime performing arts award
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Hat-native Ronnie Burkett has received lifetime achievement honours in the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. Burkett, 67, has gained renown as a puppeteer, playwright, designer and performer since starting the Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes in 1986. The award notation states the “diversity and depth of his shows reveal his impressive range ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second union drive at Hat plant sites
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An industrial union seeking to certify one major Medicine Hat manufacturing plants has now also applied to represent workers at another. Officials with Unifor, Local No. 4050, told the News on Friday that they have filed applications to become bargaining agent for 106 employees at the CF Industries fertilizer plant in northwest Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas company eyes power entry
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The company that operates large natural gas storage and deliveries in southern Alberta is applying to build two electrical battery storage facilities in the province. Rockpoint Gas Storage is the majority owner and operator of the AECO Gas Storage Partnership, and has applied to construct a 40-megawatt battery facility near Countess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wildlife Federation conference opens at Medalta
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Hunters, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike gathered at Medalta Thursday to open the Alberta Wildlife Federation conference and general meeting. This year boasts a turnout of roughly 200 people over the course of the three-day event. It’s the second year they have been able to host the event since the pandemic. “We have representation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wildlife Foundation reveals new identity
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Anna Smith Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Medicine Hat News Looking back on their past 100 years, the Alberta Wildlife Foundation has announced their new logo in order to give a fresh look to the years to come. The rebranding effort began last November, when they made the transition from the Alberta Fish and Game ... Read More »
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