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Crescent Heights High School musical theatre presents Head Over Heels
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A king about to lose his throne, a queen set to lose her inhibitions and love ready to find two princesses. The journey to save the kingdom is wrought with mistaken identities, jealousy and scandal. Head Over Heels, a modern musical fairy tale about an Elizabethan royal family, open’s Thursday, Feb. 2 at Crescent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City evaluates interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City officials are now evaluating proposals for the Monarch Theatre and could move to negotiations soon, council members heard Monday. “It looks very encouraging that we’ll be able to find a future operator for that space, and likely an owner,” public services managing director Brian Mastel told a committee in a general update. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monster trucks bringing the Mayhem to Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Monsters and Mayhem returns to Medicine Hat for the first time since 2019. There will be monster truck rides and a free pit party for those who come early. Some of the favourites from the last show in 2019 – The Straight Up Racing team – are back along with some newcomers. Performing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion packs with those celebrating Robbie Burns
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a lot going on at the Redcliff Legion on Saturday night. It was Robert Burns night and the rear room was decorated with long tables packed with people. Additionally, both outgoing and incoming executives were present. Incoming president will be Peter Devlin and incoming vice president is Jamie Billings. It was also ... Read More »
1 responseStand for Education public round table talks set for Thursday in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Stand for Education round table discussions are in Medicine Hat on Thursday at the Medicine Hat Lodge. This is part of the province-wide public engagement process being held by the Alberta Teacher’s Association. Those attending will be split into groups of eight and a facilitator will walk them through the process. It is a ... Read More »
1 responseHwy 3 group releases electronic economic impact analysis for twinning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association released an economic impact analysis in December on twinning the remaining portions of Highway 3. The report is now available in electronic format. Price Waterhouse Cooper prepared the report, which was fully funded by financial donations from various organizations, including Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, Potato Growers Association, Peaks ... Read More »
1 responseCypress College founder to seek NDP nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first New Democrat nomination contest in decades for a race in southeast Alberta just got larger. Medicine Hat businessman David Martin says he will seek to run for the party in Cypress-Medicine Hat in the next provincial election, bringing the number of candidates to three. The party’s contest, which ends Feb. 28, also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Further restrictions proposed for city’s smoking bylaw
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Proposed changes to local smoking bylaws would add vaping to pot, cigarettes and cigars – items already banned in city facilities and parks – but also now allow ability for temporary permits and smoking areas at outdoor public events. Changes unveiled at Monday’s meeting of council’s public services committee would also capture outdoor venues ... Read More »
1 responseMissing local woman’s body found on Sunday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat woman who was the subject of a three-week search has been found dead. Local police reported Sunday they had discovered a body after cruisers and officers were seen in an open area near Parkview Drive in northeast Crescent Heights. The investigation continued Monday, but police say foul play is not suspected. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing woman found dead
By medicinehatnews on January 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat woman who was the subject of a three-week search has been found dead. Local police reported Sunday that they had discovered a body after cruisers and officers were seen in an open area near Parkview Drive in northeast Crescent Heights. The investigation continued on Monday, but police say foul ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds injecting $11.2 million into Lethbridge regional economic development
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 21st, 2023
Lethbridge and area is poised for a major influx of federal dollars following the announcement of a new PrairiesCan office in the city on Thursday. Dignitaries celebrated the new service location in the city along with federal investments in southern Alberta. The new PrairiesCan office will be located in that city’s historic downtown post office, ... Read More »
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