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45 Hamptons lots ready to go
By Collin Gallant on September 27th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major developer in Medicine Hat says a “Herculean Effort” by local workers, city planners and his team will mean 45 new lots will be brought to market on time this fall — making it less than a year from concept to completion. “We’re definitely on schedule and it’s been a Herculean effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain works: Seniors learn about injuries, coping
By Jeremy Appel on September 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Seniors had the opportunity to learn Tuesday at the Strathcona Centre about different types of brain injuries and their effects, as part of Active Aging and Wellness Week. The event included an interactive presentation from Diana Sirivath, disability services worker for Brain Injury Relearning Service, as well as some brain-building games and puzzles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Wives Clubs to converge on Medicine Hat for anniversary party
By Jeremy Appel on September 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Oil Wives Clubs from across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will be convening at the Medicine Hat Lodge this week to celebrate the group’s 61st anniversary and its Medicine Hat chapter’s 50th. About 270 members representing 26 clubs will be present at the Alice in Wonderland-themed convention on Sept. 27, 28, 29 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former DND scientist says his treatment by feds should be warning to others
By Collin Gallant on September 27th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Self-publishing is often the domain of the wronged plaintiff and defendant — those who assess themselves as legally hard done by often turn to the venue to tell their story, but find few readers. However, the offering by Stephen Murray, a retired top scientist at defence research facility at CFB Suffield, should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helicopter lift of one-tonne fossilized dinosaur skull goes off without issue
By Tim Kalinowski on September 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The long-delayed helicopter airlift of a rare Chasmosaurus kaiseni fossilized skull from the Hilda Megabone Bed finally took place Tuesday afternoon. Lead researcher Jordan Mallon of The Canadian Museum of Nature based in Ottawa said the lift could not have gone better. “We had a beautiful day for the lift today,” he confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music offering new speech arts program
By Tim Kalinowski on September 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The beauty and power of the spoken word will now be on full display in the city in a new course offered by the Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music. Rae-Ann Dillman-Ferland of Dillman Music and Acting Studio will be spearheading the new Speech Arts and Drama program. “I am so excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancer centre opens in new wing
By Gillian Slade on September 26th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A week ago the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre began functioning in the new wing of Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, where everything related to cancer care is now in one location. Service bays provide comfortable reclining chairs for patients receiving treatment such as an IV. They can enjoy views that include the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Creek wins national category for Communities in Bloom, recognized for ‘pristine’ landfill
By Collin Gallant on September 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Maple Creek is the national Communities in Bloom winner for towns its size, with its landfill singled out by the body that promotes civic beautification. It’s the first time the town of about 2,100 residents has received the national award, competing with five other finalist that have fewer than 4,500 citizens. Special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired defence scientist to tell story of how he was wronged over warship cloaking device
By Collin Gallant on September 26th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A retired defence scientist who claims he was wronged when the Canadian government improperly licensed a device to cloak warships — and gave up millions of dollars in the process — will lay out the issue tonight at the public library. Adding to the intrigue, author Stephen Murray says after he extended an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Humanitarian hosts bike race to raise money Ethiopian projects
By Jeremy Appel on September 26th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Canadian Humanitarian hosted its second annual Test of Humanity Alberta mountain bike race Saturday to raise money for after-school programs in Ethiopia. The all-ages event was held in the Redcliff coulees, attracting 40 volunteers and 35 participants, who raised about $6,000 for the cause, Canadian Humanitarian program director Deborah Northcott said. “We have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City raises flag to honour Big Brothers Big Sisters
By Jeremy Appel on September 26th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Big Brothers and Big Sisters flag was raised at city hall Monday in honour of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Awareness Week in Medicine Hat — the last week of September. Volunteers were in attendance, as well as BBBS Medicine Hat and District executive director Holly Stadnicki and Mayor Ted Clugston. “We ... Read More »
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