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The King of Trade is set to retire
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com The King of Trade will be retiring from the throne this summer. The owners are holding a retirement sale in preparation for closing day on Saturday. This downtown business opened in 1998 and became one of the most prolific and long-lasting pawn shops in the city. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolling Barrage to be presented with quilt support
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Hatters will have the chance to show support to the nation’s veterans and first responders when the Rolling Barrage makes its Medicine Hat debut for its Coast to Coast Ride to Combat PTSD on Tuesday. The intention is to ride across the country on motor cycles while raising awareness and funds for veterans suffering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorn Corridor effort tops 1,800km
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Pronghorn Corridor Enhancement Project is now in its 15th year. Since 2009, volunteers with the Alberta Fish and Game Association have been modifying fences across southern Alberta to make it easier for pronghorn, commonly known as antelope, to have fewer barriers when moving across the prairie landscape. Each year, they typically organize three ... Read More »
1 responseTigers sign import draftee Vasyl Spilka
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Tigers put pen to paper with another import draftee. The Tigers announced Tuesday they’ve signed Czechian forward Vasyl Spilka to a WHL Scholarship/Development Agreement. Spilka was selected 87th overall by the Tigers in the 2023 CHL Import Draft. Medicine Hat already signed their 27th pick from that draft, Latvian d-man Bruno Petrovics. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to introduce new traffic calming measures in coming weeks
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat will be introducing three traffic calming measures in the coming weeks. The initiative is part of a pilot project to improve transportation safety and address speeding, according to a Tuesday release from the city. “Lowering the speed limit is only one tool in the road safety toolkit and is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County farmers grapple with drought issues
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The growing season this summer has been particularly hard for crop farmers of Cypress County, as they deal with the repercussions of an ongoing drought. “Unfortunately in agriculture, our business partner is Mother Nature,” says Nichole Neubauer, owner of Neubauer Farms in Medicine Hat. “She can be a bit hostile and pose some challenges.” ... Read More »
1 responseMHCBE hires 18 teachers, most will cover maternity leaves
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has hired 18 teachers this year, but with a record number of maternity leaves, 10 of those new hires will be on a temporary contract. “(It’s) is a lot for us. We are fairly small board,” said new deputy superintendent Nick Gale. Another two are temporary contracts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City in talks again to sell Monarch Theatre
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is once again in talks with an unknown potential buyer for the Monarch Theatre. Leah Prestayko, director of community development with the city, revealed it is currently in negotiations with a party in response to a request for proposals regarding the sale of the downtown landmark. She says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One male injured in Crescent Heights shooting on Saturday evening
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com One male is being treated for non-life threatening injuries following a shooting in Crescent Heights on the weekend. The Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a weapons complaint Saturday at approximately 9 p.m. at the 400 block of 19th Street NE. The service’s press release states that a victim was approached by a currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meteor shower viewing party this week at Echo Dale
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2023
Hatters have a chance to see some meteor showers late night this week. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a meteor shower viewing party this week to watch the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteors are considered the best meteor shower of the year by NASA for their bright colours and fireballs. During the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One male injured in single-vehicle collision on Cypress County road
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2023
At the very least, one man is facing serious, life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle collision on Township Road 120 near the Range Road 60 intersection. Redcliff RCMP responded to the scene early Monday evening and remained there for several hours, past press time. The RCMP media department told the News just before deadline that the ... Read More »
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