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Stories and history all a part of collecting antiques
By Mo Cranker on September 5th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnewws.com @MHNmocranker For some, collecting things is a fun hobby. For others, it is a way of life. For Hatter Tony Schlachter, collecting antiques is just something he has always done. “I can’t remember when I exactly started this, but that’s probably because I’ve always liked to collect,” said Schlachter. “Over the years I’ve just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown church parkade gets artistic facelift
By Mo Cranker on September 5th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A downtown parkade got a major face lift with a giant graffiti mural. GX Dance Studio owners, with the permission St. Barnabas Anglican Church, hired two graffiti artists and gave them a weekend to cover the church’s parkade in spray-painted graffiti. “We just wanted to do something a bit different,” said Aaron Melanson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says various recycling initiatives in place at hospital
By Gillian Slade on September 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A comment submitted for publication in the News ‘Ticked Off and Tickled Pink’ section questioned whether Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) is doing any recycling. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says is committed to responsible and sustainable waste management and recognizes the importance of developing an effective and integrated system to reduce our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 5-10
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2017
Sept. 5 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — Travelogue: South Africa and Zambia, MH PublicLibrary, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6 — Alberta Party AGMs for both Medicine Hat and Cypress- Medicine Hat constituencies, Cypress Centre, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6 — Travelogue: Japan, MHPublic Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to attend upcoming ‘dementia’ support discussions
By Gillian Slade on September 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Sept. 8, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, at the Station Cafe on 2nd Street, from 6:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. the local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic division excited for new school year
By Tim Kalinowski on September 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat’s Catholic Board of Education is looking forward to a busy and challenging year ahead when classes commence next Tuesday, says superintendent Joe Colistro. “A new school year brings opportunities,” he says. “We have a lot of opportunities presented to us. We are going to be opening the new school with St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fighting for every second
By Tim Kalinowski on September 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal A few months back Tanya Ellis’ nearly two-year cancer fight took a drastic turn when she was told by doctors her cancer had spread. A 42-year-old mother of two, Ellis has been public with her struggle with Stage 4 colon cancer in her social media feeds throughout her illness. A few weeks back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey says public transit not a priority for Hatters
By Gillian Slade on September 2nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The Financially Fit public survey showed public transit ranked very low on the priority list of the majority of Hatters, the City has said. July 2016 it was revealed 3,000 people had completed the public survey and most did not rank cultural and social services, transit, and senior services, very high according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memory Lane roping competition kicks off with tribute to fallen cowboys
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News One of the most important events on the cowboy calendar in southeastern Alberta is happening this weekend at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede grounds. The annual Memory Lane team roping competition goes Saturday and Sunday, with the spectacular ‘grand entry’ officially kicking things off at 12 noon today. The event is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Chamber of Commerce sees changes, including new president
By Collin Gallant on September 2nd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The new president of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce says that he sees planned increases to minimum wage as the biggest challenge local businesses will face in the year ahead. Perry Deering said higher wages for lower paid workers will have an escalator effect, and business will be forced to get creative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No paper Monday
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Due to the Labour Day holiday, the Medicine Hat News will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Sept. 4. The newspaper’s offices will also be closed that day. Publication will resume on Tuesday... Read More »
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