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City Notebook: Is a stint at premier and two failed retries enough for Notley as leader?
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Was it really nine years ago that this column detailed the growing excitement inside the Alberta New Democratic party for new leader Rachel Notley? In Nov. 2014, most eyes were on new PC party leader Jim Prentice. He was set to enter the Alberta Legislature as premier, when about three dozen NDPers gathered at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Documentary film puts spotlight on importance of community connections
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Great Disconnect, a documentary film exploring the importance of community connections in what is being called the age of isolation, sparked conversations closer to home following a screening at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Thursday. Shantel Ottenbreit, who works with the City of Medicine Hat development department, is also part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD education report shows improvement in several areas
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division’s annual education results report was approved by the board of trustees at their latest meeting following an overview by director of student programming Cody Edwards. The report begins with the Spring 2023 Education Plan with goals for optimal learning, thinking and acting inclusively, wellness, and truth and reconciliation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested, charged over stolen property
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service made two arrests Thursday in connection to stolen property. A Medicine Hat mana and woman have been charged with several offences after an investigation from Medicine Hat’s ALERT regional property crime unit. Police say the investigation began in early November, and on Nov. 21 and 22, with help from MHPS, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Live wrestling tour to make February stop in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews Action in the ring is back as the Canadian Wrestling Elite organization is getting set to tour central Canada, with one stop in Medicine Hat. The CWE’s 15th anniversary tour will bring back the return of live wrestling events to Western Canada since the beginning of the pandemic. The 12-event tour will span over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Concert Band’s popular annual Christmas concert set for Dec. 16
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band is holding its annual Christmas concert, On a Cold Winter’s Night, at the Esplanade on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Both bands, the Andante Band conducted by Mark Ward and the Allegro Band conducted by Curtis Perrin, will be performing individually and together. “We play separately, each group plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onsite signage for zoning, development a go
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A move to place billboards advertising development permits or land-use changes at a site is now underway and being fine-tuned, city officials said Thursday, and could be expanded to include major or disruptive road projects. The idea – posting large signs on site outlining a project and potential avenues to find more information, provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility group forms to continue to pressure City Hall
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group that pressured City Hall to re-examine power rates last summer will formalize into an association to press for reform on other fees and eventually city spending as it affects taxes. The “Medicine Hat Utility Ratepayers Association” says it plans to stage another meeting in January to engage and gather members for what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: Premier among leaders to attend ‘state of the region’ address in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Political leaders in the Brooks area, including MLA and Premier Danielle Smith, will present on the “state of the region” in an economic development event in that city in early January. The event is sponsored by the “Brooks Newell Region” – the joint economic development office of the city and county located west of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre aims to brighten Holidays for seniors
By Brendan Miller on December 7th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Holidays can be a difficult time for seniors in the community who don’t have family members to celebrate with. That’s why staff and volunteers at the Unison at Veiner Centre are hosting several events this month to spread the Holiday joy. They have decorated a Christmas tree located in the main entrance with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarch set to show documentary film on its own history
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Your Cinema Needs You, a documentary about the Monarch Theatre by Luke Fandrich of Editing Luke, will be showing at the end of the month. It’s been a long wait for Fandrich to get the movie screened, but he always wanted it to premier at the Monarch and is pleased it is going to ... Read More »
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