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Full STEAM ahead for local student: Fatema Riaz aces Grade 11 diploma exams prior to spending summer studying biochemistry
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For some students summer break is an opportunity to put away the text books and focus on other important things in life. Some students might kick back and relax, catching up on some much needed sleep. Others are motivated to work and volunteer, while others may spend extra quality time with family and friends. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamped raffle-winning numbers announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced annual raffle winner ticket numbers on its Facebook page. All winners will be contacted. – $20,000 Al Azhar Shriners of Southern Alberta – #13281. – $10,000 Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat – #22502. – $10,000 Medicine Hat Legion – #03146. – $10,000 Southeast Alberta Friends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP to host nature jeopardy night
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is challenging residents to put their nature knowledge to the test with a game-show themed event. Nature Jeopardy will be hosted at Police Point Park on Aug. 13 with one time slot from 7-8 p.m. and one from 8-9 p.m. Teams will be able to earn points by responding with ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity View Lions donate $2,000 to Meals on Wheels program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club was thrilled to be able to present a donation to Unison at Veiner Centre on Wednesday afternoon, purchasing much-needed meals for low-income seniors. The donation of $2,000 will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels program, said club treasurer Nancy Crowley. “We’re delighted to be able ... Read More »
1 responseNew Curling Club general manager ‘passionate’ about sport, looks forward to club’s reopen
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Previous Curling Club president Bryden Smith has changed roles within the club and will now be in charge of day-to-day operations after the board of directors elected him as the new general manager during a recent board meeting in July. Smith was chosen out of a number of candidates as the most qualified to ... Read More »
1 responseLithium-ion batteries cause hazards for Waste Management staff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The city is reminding residents about the hazards of improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in cellphones. These batteries can cause fires and explosions if they are improperly disposed in waste carts and pose a risk to waste management staff at the city’s landfill. Waste management staff say when lithium-ion batteries are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers announce intent to bid on 2026 Mem Cup
By JAMES TUBB on August 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans received long awaited and desired news Wednesday. The local WHL club announced Wednesday they had submitted an intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup. “Hosting a tournament of this magnitude has the potential to have an enormous economic impact for both the City of Medicine Hat and the southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries signs major carbon dioxide storage deal with Exxon Mobil
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews CF Industries has signed a final agreement with Exxon Mobil to store 500,000 metric tonnes of a carbon dioxide per year from a fertilizer production site in Yazoo City, Miss. The Illinois-based ammonia producer with substantial plant in Medicine Hat made the announcement July 25, stating it will spend US$100 million to build a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer fun not nearly over for Medicine Hatters, visitors alike
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Stampede week done for the year, there’s still plenty for the busy Medicine Hatter to do before the fall sets in. One thing that can be enjoyed all year, but is perhaps at its peak during the summer, is the urban forest that makes up so much of the city, said Jalyce Thompson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to defrauding Montana ranchers in hay scam
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Kansas man charged with defrauding Montana ranchers with phony hay sales during the 2021 drought has pleaded guilty and now faces up to 20 years in jail and a US$250,000 fine. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Montana announced July 18 that Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kan., was arraigned and entered the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Echo Dale boat lake reopens today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Boaters can now enjoy Echo Dale Regional Park following a temporary week-long closure to accommodate water quality testing. Water test results have been reviewed and show there are no concerns for public use of the water. In an online release the city says they “appreciate the patience and understanding of residents and patrons of ... Read More »
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