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Finding love at the Veiner Centre
By KENDALL KING on February 14th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn There are a number of things community members 50-plus are likely to find when visiting Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre – activities, socialization opportunities and warm bistro meals to name a few. But some have also unexpectedly found love at the centre, like Hatters Pamela Stuart and Darryl Shoemaker. Stuart and Shoemaker met at the ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre Euchre Club results for January
By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Results from the Veiner Centre Euchre Club through the month of January. Jan. 5 1. Mike Alcock 2. George Evans 3. Terry Sawchuck Jan. 9 1. Al Guscott 2. George Evans 3. Kathy King Jan. 12 1. Kathy Meyer 2. Butch Hiltz/Al Joa 3. Terry Sawchuck Jan. 16 1. Marie Marthaller 2. ... Read More »
1 responseCat cafes at MHC proving beneficial to both students and felines
By KENDALL KING on February 14th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Students and local animals are benefiting from a new cat cafe initiative popping-up at Medicine Hat College. Hosted by MHC’s Business Ambassador Student group, in partnership with Medicine Hat’s SPCA, the initiative brings cats awaiting adoption to campus for a few hours on a set date. The cats are placed in a secure room ... Read More »
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By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews JBS Canada will provide $250,000 to deliver automation training at the Brooks campus of Medicine Hat College. Officials from the college and the multinational food company made the announcement late Friday, stating the move is the latest collaboration between the two partners. Last July, the company announced it planned to spend $71 million to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man, now with Alzheimer’s diagnosis, to receive competency review to see if he’s fit for trial on several firearms-related charges
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man facing two dozen charges after police say he fired a gun during a standoff last year will undergo analysis to see if he is fit to stand trial. The lawyer for Barry D. Reed, 69, says his client suffers from rapidly advancing Alzheimer’s Disease and the condition likely predates the ... Read More »
1 responseLt. Gov. of Alberta Arts Award nominations open
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Nominations are open for this year’s Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards. Two types of awards are given out on alternate years, and this year will be the Distinguished Artist Award, which is given to three individuals who have made significant career achievements and excellence in the arts. Those who win the Distinguished Artist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farms: Economic boon, or just an eyesore?
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The number of wind turbines now becoming into view from Medicine Hat’s southeast edge could nearly quadruple in several years with planned construction this year and a new wind farm approval this week. Engie North America plans to build the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm between Dunmore and the Cypress Hills. It earned approval from ... Read More »
1 responseFamily Day Fest at Big Marble Go Centre still free, but tickets required
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2023
The Big Marble Go Centre doors will be open once again for a free Family Day Fest, but anyone interested will need a ticket this year. Free tickets will be available starting Feb. 13 at tixx.ca. A City of Medicine Hat news release says the tickets will help the team manage resources and staffing needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club teams with Police Point Park for Family Day fun
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2023
Police Point Park and Medicine Hat’s Kiwanis Club are inviting the community to celebrate Family Day outdoors. On Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals will be available at Police Point Park if snow conditions are favourable, or a park-wide scavenger hunt if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Wildlife ... Read More »
1 responseKidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff bringing back its Toonie Swim days
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2023
KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff is starting up their Toonie Swim again this year. On the second Saturday of each month until April, from 6-8 p.m., swimming at the Big Marble Go Centre will cost only $2, with all proceeds supporting KidSport Medicine Hat & Redcliff. “Our local chapter started Toonie Swim prior to the ... Read More »
1 responseAHS closing big COVID clinic in Lethbridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Health Services is closing its major COVID assessment and immunization clinic in Lethbridge, moving the activities to a community health centre in that city nearly three years after the start of the pandemic. Large scale operations were housed at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds, but this week South Health Zone officials announced ... Read More »
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