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MH Interpretive hosts beginner embroidery program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
Hatters wanting to get out and about during winter months can take part in a new workshop. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a series of nature-themed embroidery workshops, starting with Stitch Along-Beginner Beaver-Embroidery 101. The workshop runs Sunday from 1-3 p.m and is for beginners or people who have little to no knowledge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign now underway
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The annual poppy campaign is underway in Medicine Hat as the Royal Canadian Legion moves toward the Remembrance Day observance on Nov. 11. Sheila Donner, president of the Legion’s Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17, says donation boxes are now located at a variety of local businesses and booths at five main locations in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Single-rate power price takes effect for all customers
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A single power rate is now in effect in Medicine Hat as changes brought about in response to spiking summer power costs came into play Nov. 1. It’s the first time in nearly 15 years that the city utility company has not charged the average of major Alberta power providers to default-price customers. And, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society to hold November meeting at Patterson Armouries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews This month’s meeting of the Historical Society has been moved to the Patterson Armouries to match the theme of the month. The Nov. 15 evening meeting will include guided tours of the Regimental museum of the South Alberta Light Horse. Former society president Wes Krause and Bruce Sheppard have arranged the evening. The facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breach charged dropped against Hulgaard long after penalties would have expired
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Charges that a man who pleaded guilty to promoting racial hatred broke his probation have been withdrawn after more than two years of legal proceedings in Medicine Hat. Loki Holger Hulgaard, 40, was sentenced in late 2020 to the charge, but later unsuccessfully challenged his guilty plea and then was subsequently charged with failing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to Horticultural Society’s AGM and to hear from special-guest speaker
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The next Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society annual general meeting will be held Nov. 13 at 6:15 p.m. in the theatre of Medicine Hat Public Library. The library will open for regular hours until 5 p.m. and then reopen at 6 p.m. specifically for this event. Horticulture expert Lyndon Penner will be speaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City power plans upgrades for ‘east ring’ of line
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s power distribution department plans to complete upgrades of the “ring” around city limits and will outline plans to the public at an open house tonight at city hall. All major departments will answer operational questions and outline priority projects from 4-8 p.m. tonight. In terms of power distribution, that is a multi-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior oil company sells northern stakes, shifts focus to central, southern Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Junior oil company Prairie Provident had sold its northern Alberta operations and will focus on developing its central and southern Alberta areas, including a field near Brooks. The company announced Monday it had sold fields it operates near Whitecourt, known as Evi, and a smaller property near Provost. “A portion of the proceeds will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire Fit team celebrates with Curtis Noble’s family
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Fire Fit team managed to secure four wins at the national competition in Sarnia in mid-September. They had to leave prior to the award ceremony as a member of the team was due back at work and it took a few weeks for them to receive their medals and trophies. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark says any carbon tax battle between provinces and Ottawa
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 31st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A battle over the carbon tax rebates on home heating fuel this winter is an issue for the federal government and provinces to work out, not utility companies, said Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark on Monday. That day Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced he would direct Crown-run SaskEnergy to stop charging the federal carbon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vital Signs committee releases its first full report since 2017
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 31st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The social and economic landscape in southeast Alberta is getting a new survey after five years, as local groups look to improve the outlook in the region. The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta unveiled its 2023 Vital Signs report Monday to invited guests at a downtown restaurant. It is the first full report undertaken ... Read More »
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