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Palliser Friends of Medicare screening movie tonight at the Medicine Hat Public Library
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A film and panel discussion about palliative care will be held today at Medicine Hat Public Library at 7 p.m. The event, organized by Palliser Friends of Medicare, will include the screening of a film: Being Mortal — Medicine and What Matters in the End, which is based on a book by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council pulls transit U-turn
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2017
Medicine Hat News City council has voted to revert to the old transit system, and the cost may be the city’s chief administrator. In a dramatic scene at Monday’s meeting, councillors voted 6-3 to suspend changes that came under fire when they were introduced two weeks ago. That might not happen for several months however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating a decade of music and fun
By Mo Cranker on September 18th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Musical Theatre team celebrated the 10th anniversary of its home, The Playhouse, Saturday evening by holding its first-ever gala event. Land was originally purchased for the building in 2007, and the name, The Playhouse, was decided upon. Over the 10 years the MHMT group has been fueled by volunteers such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 18-24
By Medicine Hat News on September 18th, 2017
Sept. 19 — Better Business Bureau presents Savvy Seniors, MH Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 19— Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 — Documentary “Being Mortal,” MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 — Beta Sigma phi presents In Touch with Tomorrow’s Fashions, Grandstand Banquet Room, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project planting season kicks off Saturday
By Gillian Slade on September 18th, 2017
MedicineHat News On Saturday The Daffodil Project launches its 2017 planting season. From 8:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at the Medicine Hat College sign, accessed from the Cultural Centre parking area, about 10,000 bulbs will be put in the ground that day. If you would like to participate there is a particular need for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown paving could occur this weekend
By Collin Gallant on September 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Weather permitting, a good portion of a downtown road project could be repaved beginning this weekend. Various stretches of South Railway Street where it edges the downtown core have been closed this summer as crews replaced underground pipes and water lines. Officials said Friday that top lift paving on two blocks, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Understanding FASD: While preventable, those who suffer need compassion
By None on September 16th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Tammy Herbet, the parent and caregiver representative of the South East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network, says fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is wholly avoidable, but it’s important to understand the behaviour of those who suffer from it. Herbet herself has a child with FASD, who she said can often be quite volatile. “He gets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green energy auction could mean big investment
By Collin Gallant on September 16th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Friday marked the beginning of the end of the first green energy auction in Alberta, a process companies and local economic developers say has lingered on, but could result in massive utility investment in the region. Alberta’s Energy Ministry says 29 proposed wind and solar projects will be considered for long-term supply contracts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman enters guilty plea for careless storage of a firearm
By Peggy Revell on September 15th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A guilty plea for one count of careless storage of a firearm was entered Thursday by a woman arrested in April after police seized a cache of firearms at an Irvine residence. Defence counsel for Brandalyn Brandham entered the one plea on her behalf, adjourning sentencing to Dec. 21. Brandham does not have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All former trustees in SD76 vying for seats again
By Tim Kalinowski on September 15th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal All Medicine Hat Public School Division No. 76 incumbent trustees confirmed this week they will be running in the school board election on Oct. 16. Rick Massini In mid-August, SD76 board chair Rick Massini told the News some of his reasons for wanting to run again. “We’ve come to a very good spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Familiar faces back on Catholic board ballot
By Tim Kalinowski on September 15th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal All Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education incumbent trustees, with the exception of Regina Durst, who is still undecided, confirmed this week they will be running in the school board election on October 16. A fifth trustee position was approved by the education minister earlier this year guaranteeing there will be at least ... Read More »
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