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Events Calendar Aug. 21-27
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2017
Aug. 21 — Family Board Games, MH Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 21 — Play Guides, FLC Playground, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 — Monoporead, MHPublic Library, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21 — Summer Tween Night: Movie Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-4 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cars and Guitars brings in the crowds
By Mo Cranker on August 21st, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker If you’re a fan of classic cars, classic rock, or both — there’s a pretty high chance you spent some time at the Canalta Centre this weekend. The second annual Cars and Guitars festival kicked off Friday with two shows from classic rocks bands, before Saturday’s day festival, which featured nearly 300 classic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatality report suggests fixes for psych ward
By Gillian Slade on August 19th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A report following an inquiry into the death of a local man in 2013, while he was in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s psychiatric ward, has been made public. There are nine recommendations including the need for fatality inquiries to be held within two years of a death. It took four years for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ground breaks at Canalta’s newest site
By Collin Gallant on August 19th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Site grading is underway on a large commercial construction project in Medicine Hat’s south end. Canalta Hotels broke ground at the site this week after stockpiling dirt and bringing in earth-moving equipment to its site at 2501 Strachan Rd. By the end of 2018, the company plans to be complete building a six-storey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes will continue professional relationship with The Rebel
By Tim Kalinowski on August 19th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes acknowledges The Rebel went “too far” in its coverage of the events in Charlottesville, but, in a break from his party’s leadership, says he would appear on the network again. “Yes, I would,” responded Barnes when asked if he would appear despite Brian Jean, Jason Kenney and Andrew ... Read More »
1 responseArea MLAs discuss their living expenses
By Gillian Slade on August 19th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade When it comes to local MLAs’ accommodation expenses in Edmonton one claims less than the maximum, while the other has to supplement what the government pays. Bob Wanner, NDP MLA for Medicine Hat, rents a central two-bedroom apartment located near the Legislature in a secure building that is consistent in cost with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disappointment follows announcement of fewer tags for 2017 elk hunt
By Tim Kalinowski on August 19th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Alberta Environment and Parks will be issuing 800 tags for this year’s elk hunt in CFB Suffield, about half as many as the previous two seasons. There will be 320 tags for antlerless elk and 480 for antlered. There have been 7,340 applicants for these tags to date. Alberta Environment and Parks is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors honoured for their service
By Gillian Slade on August 18th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A select group of people were honoured at a Thursday celebration in Medicine Hat for their exemplary service to seniors and being nominated for a provincial award. Bonnie Crocker of Medicine Hat, Joy Harper of Redcliff, Racille Ellis of Champion and Donald McCoy of Milk River were acknowledged as four of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major economic announcement expected at Form-Tech Machining today
By Collin Gallant on August 18th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A major economic announcement is planned for this afternoon in Medicine Hat, several sources have told the News. An invite to a noon-hour barbecue at Form-Tech Machining in Brier Park promises live entertainment and a special announcement. The principals won’t discuss the content before hand, though it could involve the next stages of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman gets two years for stealing $117K from a company while on release for similar charges
By Peggy Revell on August 18th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat bookkeeper was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary for stealing $117,000 from a local company — a theft that occurred while she was on release for charges of stealing $22,500 from the local Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta. Mary Ann Smith entered a guilty plea to theft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre transformation coming along well
By Gillian Slade on August 18th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It looks as though it is all wood supports and roof trusses but construction is progressing on the transformation of the old Veiner Centre, says the city. All the demolition work is now complete as are foundations, grade beams and slab infills, said manager Mike Salmon of facility project management office. All ... Read More »
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