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Brooks RCMP investigating ‘accidental’ shooting at night club
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Brooks RCMP officers are investigating a shooting at a night club in that city early Thursday morning. Mounties say a 45-year-old Brooks man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound and was flown for treatment in Calgary with “significant injuries.” He is reported to be in stable condition. Police arrived at the night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bylaw to put added focus on responsible dog ownership
By JAMES TUBB on August 24th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat dog owners will see an increased presence of bylaw officers in city parks and trails. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Wednesday the start of a new project with a focus on responsible animal ownership, with bylaw officers paying special attention to dog owners. The officers will be out and about in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP hosting late-night walk under the light of a blue supermoon
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is calling on local astronomers and night owls to witness the rare spectacle of a blue supermoon on Aug. 30. The Once in a Blue Supermoon will feature a late-night guided walk under the light of the blue supermoon, taking in the sights and learning all about what gives a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final approval on alternate use for old flour mill site lies with council
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plan to initially use the Ogilvies Mill site as RV storage while the hulking former flour mill is redeveloped has earned initial approval, but city council still has to give the final OK. The city’s municipal planning commission recommended approval of a three-year temporary purpose to rent RV storage stalls on the 13-acre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat calls for voluntary water conservation
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat will put into effect Phase 1 of a Water Shortage Management Plan on Monday in response to low river levels and water shortage advisories from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA). Just as with how Cypress County has responded with a Drought Management Plan, it is hoped that this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Public Library’s Honeycomb House teen space already gaining popularity
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library will be celebrating the grand opening of its new teen space, The Honeycomb House, on Sept. 9 from 1-4 p.m. “The space has soft launched,” said youth and community librarian Stephanie Kuhn. “We’ve been running video gaming all summer for teens.” About 20 teens have been showing up each Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County sets the stage for drought management plan
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Residents across Cypress County are being urged to conserve water use as the county implemented the first stage of its Drought Management Plan on Monday. This is in response to reduced water flow on the South Saskatchewan River. “We all know it’s been a difficult season, and now we need to work together to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong Towns drop-in session tonight at The Yard on Third Street SE
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A “Strong Towns” drop-in session is planned for Thursday at a downtown restaurant asking community members to pop by with ideas to improve the community with small projects. City microgrants of $500 are available for community groups and tonight’s event is part of a series of “community conversations” in the planning exercise now underway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rift at city hall isolating mayor
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The fallout from a terse exchange between Mayor Linnsie Clark and city manager Ann Mitchell could still be coming as councillors tell the News the mayor risks isolating herself further. It all comes after a series of exchanges between Clark and Mitchell about the city’s corporate reorganization announced last month. It was endorsed by ... Read More »
1 responseSouth Saskatchewan Little Britches Rodeo Association celebrates 40 years
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The South Saskatchewan Little Britches Rodeo Association has come a long way since 11 active members of the rodeo community founded it in 1983. “Families were travelling to rodeos at the time and looking for a way to support the sport of rodeo for youth,” explained secretary of the association Kim Pridmore. Membership fees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amazing Race for Hunger raises nearly $55K for Emergency Food Pantry
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub held its second annual Amazing Race for Hunger event where 15 teams took on a variety of challenges in local businesses and organizations across Medicine Hat and Redcliff. “It was an absolutely incredible day,” says Melissa Mullis, executive director of the Root Cellar. “Watching how the community ... Read More »
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