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MLA Hunter says he’s the right man for his new job
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com MLA of Taber-Warren Grant Hunter was named Parliamentary Secretary for Agrifood Development in July of this year. “I’m honoured to be able to serve in that capacity. I think there is lots of good work that needs to be done and I have the speciality to do it,” Hunter told the News this week. ... Read More »
1 responseDaniel Remfert wins vacant Taber town council seat in Thursday byelection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Daniel Remfert has won the vacant seat of the Town of Taber’s council, according to unofficial results of voting announced Thursday night. Remfert secured 241 votes in the Sept. 7 byelection, placing ahead of second-place finisher Dale Tilleman with 179. Naomi Weibe was third with 121 votes in the seven person contest. The seat ... Read More »
1 responseCase of Brooks man accused of murder continues to drag
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man accused of second-degree murder last year is still awaiting a hearing to determine if he can be held criminally responsible. Mat Bangoang Choap, 36, was arrested at the scene in June 2022 by RCMP officers in Brooks after they discovered the body of a woman in an apartment complex. Choap was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat renters say Avenue Living hikes gouging their last dollars
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Current and former tenants at Medicine Hat’s highest profile apartment building are calling “no fair” on their landlord’s rent and utility increases they say are designed to push them out. Avenue Living is now removing power from its “utilities included” packages as leases are renewed, which along with annual rent increases could add up ... Read More »
1 response87 families equipped at Lions Club Gear Up
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Lions Club hosted yet another Gear Up Event in August. On Aug. 19 and 20 the local club helped 87 families get their kids’ hockey and ringette equipment they would not be able to get ahead of the 2023-24 winter sport season. The dozens of kids helped is an increase of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!13 standouts will receive Community Spirit Awards in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Community Spirit Awards will be given to 13 recipients at a ceremony in mid-October. The biannual awards will be presented at a reception on Oct. 18 at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The “Heart of Medicine Hat” award winner is longtime local Make-a-Wish co-ordinator Donna Serr. The “change maker” award goes to Karen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ADC to hold second Fall Gather and Production Sale
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It will be a night of fun, food and live entertainment Sept. 30 at Irvine School. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the 2023 Agriculture Discovery Centre Fall Gather and Production Sale. As with last year, the ADC student executive will be giving tours to guests. Visitors will be able to view the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County’s solar debate with Aura Power comes under bizarre conditions
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to place thousands of solar panels on dry farmland south of Medicine Hat is advancing with semi-formal talks between the developer, Aura Power, and the only registered opponent, Cypress County. The two sides met Wednesday in Dunmore at county council’s regular meeting in Dunmore to discuss the “Peace Butte” Solar project ahead ... Read More »
1 responseCity retains law firm for any code of conduct issues
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has retained an Edmonton law firm to act “as needed” as an investigator if elected officials are accused of breaching council’s code of conduct, but there’s no official statement if such a complaint has been filed. On Tuesday, council agreed to retain Kingsgate Law, a business law practice based in Edmonton that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expanding horizons and minds a focus at Prairie Rose
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com From flights, to firefighting, to expanding the agricultural mind, Prairie Rose Public Schools superintendent Reagan Weeks has plenty to be excited about as students return to class. The Flight Academy at Eagle Butte High School has evolved and is now a collegiate. “That will allow us to expand to have a fourth year of ... Read More »
1 responseLocal firefighting trio has winning attitude ahead of Fire Fit Nationals
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Fire Fit team is going to nationals next week. Josh Hauck, Steven Seymour and Michael Arnold are competing this year in memory of fellow firefighter Curtis Noble, who unexpectedly died last year. Team captain Seymour tells the News the team is excited to be heading to Sarnia next week. “I am ... Read More »
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