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S. Railway mural pops up over weekend
By Gillian Slade on May 8th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade An eye-catching mural is attracting attention on South Railway Street at the entrance to the tunnel under the railway lines leading to North Railway. “I think it’s one of those eye catchers — beautiful colours, what a beautiful thing to capture,” said Sheri Gress, who works across the road at Being Human ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!7 a.m.: Airport closed, 7:01: Construction began
By Gillian Slade on May 8th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade While the airport was eerily quiet in terms of aircraft Monday morning, it was still like Grand Central Station on the runway. Effective 7 a.m., the airport runway was closed and construction work commenced on a three-week project to rehabilitate the runway and taxiway pavement surfaces. “We hit the ground running at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!30-year-old pleads guilty in string of rural crimes
By Peggy Revell on May 8th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Guilty pleas were entered Monday by a man connected to a string of rural break-and-enters, vehicle thefts and dangerous driving that ultimately led to a rollover in a highway ditch. Bail was also denied to 30-year-old Randy Yaholnitsky until his May 30 sentencing. According to the agreed statement of facts, Redcliff RCMP received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor accused in sexual assault case switches counsel
By Peggy Revell on May 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat doctor charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability has switched lawyers. On May 4, a Calgary-based lawyer came off the record for the accused, with local defence counsel Robert Robbenhaar being endorsed as counsel of record. At a brief appearance Monday, new counsel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group hopes to have safe consumption site in Medicine Hat this year
By Gillian Slade on May 7th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A new safe consumption site will be established in Medicine Hat with nearly $1 million already granted to cover initial costs. A start-up grant of $900,000 from Alberta Health has been received by HIV Community Link in Calgary, which is working with numerous local stakeholders. “That’s to find the right space and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar May 7-13
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2018
May 7 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 7 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 7 — Travelogue: Cuba, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. May 8 — Author Visit: Marina Cohen, MH Public Library, 9:15 or 10:15 a.m. May 8 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outdoor activities in full spring swing finally
By Mo Cranker on May 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Though the wait was long this year, Medicine Hatters are now being treated to summer-like weather to kick off May. The city has plenty to offer residents looking to soak up some sun. Whether it’s the vast selection of walking trails, a park to spend a day with the family, or just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not everything shut down at airport
By Gillian Slade on May 5th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade While the airport is closed to air traffic for the rest of May, some businesses are still operating there. Front Porch Classics, the restaurant at the airport, has become particularly popular for Sunday brunches. After just a few weeks of offering the buffet brunch, numbers were doubling with 180 people served last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers needed for community garden planting
By Gillian Slade on May 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Volunteers are required to help plant a community vegetable garden in two locations on May 16 starting at 11 a.m. The city’s parks and recreation department and the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank are partnering on a pilot project to provide the residents of Medicine Hat with healthy food alternatives. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyundai newest business making upgrades
By Collin Gallant on May 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Another Medicine Hat business is putting big money into sprucing up its location this spring. Last week the front facade came off Murray Hyundai car dealership, sales offices were relocated to trailers on the lot, and a $1.8-million renovation of the showroom got underway. It’s the latest in a string of construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHHS multimedia teacher receives PM’s Award at a ceremony in Ottawa
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat teacher has received one of Canada’s highest teaching awards. Donna Armstrong, a Grades 7-12 multimedia and communication technology teacher at Crescent Heights High School, received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence at a ceremony Wednesday in Ottawa. It carries a $5,000 cash prize. Armstrong, one of 11 national-level ... Read More »
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