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Running for the cure
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The often said that everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. More than 300 runners and volunteers gathered at Echo Dale Regional Park Sunday for the CIBC Run for the Cure, which is held annually to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer initiatives. Canadian Cancer Society development officer Laura Reynolds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual regatta sends Hatters down the river
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A colourful group of 20-plus paddlers made its way down the South Saskatchewan River Saturday for the Medicine Hat Paddling Club’s annual Hat Regatta event. “This is the last organized event of the year for us paddlers,” said club president Rick Redmond. “This is actually the last organized paddling event for any group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual auction raises more than $10K for Alberta Children’s Hospital
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The third annual #Dominicstrong auction ran this weekend, raising a preliminary total of $10,889 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The auction is run yearly through the #Dominicstrong Facebook page, where people can bid on a number of items donated to be bid on. This year featured 137 items, and was the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canalta Centre’s GM departs without detail
By Collin Gallant on September 30th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The company that operates the city-owned Canalta Centre is without a general manager, as Peter Jelinski is no longer at the SMG-Canada-operated facility. Reports Thursday stated the Edmonton-native, who had managed the 6,100-seat hockey arena and concert venue for its first two years, was no longer with the organization. He did not return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News In the Friday story about advance polling beginning Oct. 7 for the Oct. 16 election, the story said there were four candidates for mayor and 19 for city council. The story should also have said advance polls also include voting for school board in Medicine Hat, for which there are nine candidates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilfield with international flair
By Collin Gallant on September 30th, 2017
What do grape growers in the Champagne province of France and cattle ranchers near CFB Suffield have in common? Some might say they’re both the best at what they do. Also, both parties will now deal with the same oil and gas company when it comes seeking surface access. International Petroleum Corporation announced it will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFNA offering vital service to local kids
By Tim Kalinowski on September 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Since 1996 the North Flats Neighbourhood Association has been helping local kids get a leg up on life. Working with those Flats kids who are most vulnerable due to poverty or other challenging circumstances, the association strives to break the cycles that lead to troubled lives generation after generation. “One of the biggest ... Read More »
1 responseSouthview students have it their way with Passion Day
By Tim Kalinowski on September 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatcollege.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College third-year education students had an opportunity to get some practical teaching experience as they shared their passions in 40-minute mini-sessions with Southview Community School during Friday’s “Passion Day.” “We have got everything here today from woodfire pizza making, to robotics, to fractured fairy tales, to homemade ice cream,” said MHC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polling station information online
By Gillian Slade on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Details of your nearest voting station to cast your ballot on Oct. 16 in the municipal election is available online. An interactive online map allows you to enter your address and you will then be told the location of the nearest voting station along with directions to get there and hours for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor injures in pedestrian-vehicle collision on SE Hill
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News One man was taken to hospital Friday afternoon after a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. At about 12:15 p.m. a man on rollerblades was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Fifth Avenue NE and Dundee Street, near Alexandra Middle School. S/Sgt. Jason Graham said later Friday the investigation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Army Reserve Open House at Patterson Armoury Saturday
By Jeremy Appel on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Those interested in learning about the Canadian Armed Forces can stop by the Patterson Armoury in Medicine Hat Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The Canadian Army Reserve Open House is occurring at armouries and reserve units across the county. The event, hosted by the South Alberta Light Horse in Medicine Hat, will ... Read More »
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