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Billing dates will decide when first ‘cost-relief’ payment comes
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s been two weeks since city council approved millions in “cost-pressure relief” payments, but some utility bills arriving in mailboxes this week won’t yet reflect credits promised to help cover high power prices. That is because the program passed unanimously by council took effect Sept. 18, and accounts with “statement dates” before then won’t ... Read More »
1 responseSeveral events planned at Esplanade for Truth and Reconciliation week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Different events are happening at the Esplanade next week for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 27, New Dance Horizons will be performing Quadriga in the Rock Garden as a free performance for Grades 4-12. The company is from Regina and artistic director Robin Poitras is a creative partner to Edward Poitras, who has an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS hosting ’emergency preparedness’ open house at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 21st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City police will host an “emergency preparedness” open house at the Unison Veiner Centre on Thursday morning, aimed at informing members of the public on how to prepare and what to expect during a public emergency. The city’s emergency social services team will also be on hand from 9:45 a.m. until noon to answer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-op Place enhancing fan experience as Tigers season begins
By JAMES TUBB on September 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans and those attending Co-op Place this fall and winter can look forward to a renewed fan experience. The Co-op Place staff has implemented some new food and drink offerings and experiences throughout the arena to further improve the fan experience on a nightly basis. It’s something event unit manager Derek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Porter will make Nov. 8 stop in Medicine Hat on first Canadian tour
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 21st, 2023
For the first time in her career, MacKenzie Porter is hitting the road across Canada. The local country star announced six dates for her first headlining tour and the third stop will feel like home for Porter. She will perform at the Esplanade on Nov. 8 while also making stops in Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Women’s Shelter Society launches fundraising for renovations
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The full scope of major renovations at the Medicine Hat women’s shelter was unveiled Tuesday night as a capital campaign to pay for most of the near $8-million project was kicked off. The current facility opened in 1998, and with no more space added since then, capacity has grown from 11 beds to 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP’s new education critic meets with dozens of Hatters at roundtable talk
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com More than 40 people showed up at Medicine Hat Public Library to listen to Rakhi Pancholi, the Official Opposition’s new critic for education. The second-term NDP MLA has been talking to people around the province since before the election, and recently, has held roundtables not only in Medicine Hat, but also Red Deer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous craft circles starting up twice a month at Medicine Hat College
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Craft circles are taking place twice a month at Medicine Hat College in Ómahksípiitaa (Big Eagle). There will be two craft circles per month, explained Nicki Eastly, Indigenous student specialist at MHC. The Indigenous Engagement & Student Supports Office is bringing in knowledge keepers from a woman’s society who have been teaching crafts. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents of Richmound worry as cult leader settles in
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Residents of Richmound, Sask., are concerned that a cult is setting up a presence in their village. The leader, “Queen Romana Didulo,” claims to be the rightful queen of Canada, promises people their bills will forgiven and asks for money as she travels in motorhomes and buses to meet online followers across the country. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeast Hill home back before municipal planning commission
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a luxury home near the edge of the Southeast hill will be back before the municipal planning commission Wednesday, one year after it was rejected by council when neighbours raised concerns about slope stability. Construction company owner Rick Wahl applied in the summer of 2022 to demolish the existing house ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How-to farm education guide for teachers unveiled
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A Farm Ed Toolkit, created by the Rural Development Network, is now available. It is a how-to guide that allows teachers to incorporate more agricultural education into their classroom or the outdoor environments of their schools. The toolkit was funded by a grant through the agriculture literacy vein of the Canadian Agriculture Partnership . ... Read More »
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