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A perfect recipe: National RibFest tour returns to the Hat
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Brendan Miller bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The aroma of savoury southern-style brisket, pulled pork and ribs will be lingering around the Medicine Hat Lodge through the weekend as the grills heat up this morning for this year’s annual Western Canada RibFest. Beginning at 11 a.m., three all-Canadian barbecue restaurants well-known on the East Coast will be serving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New report says Canada’s beef exports have potential to expand profits
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 8th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A new report published Wednesday by the University of Calgary says there is still “considerable potential” to maximize beef exports in the province by expanding international trade. The paper, titled “Enhancing Canada’s Beef Exports and Competitiveness in the Global Market,” says Alberta reports the highest revenues in Canada in beef cattle ranching and farming, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee sends development permits to council consideration, formal adoption of Aurora greenhouse land use
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the municipal planning committee approved Wednesday two development permit requests to go before council, as well as formally adopting a land-use permit for a greenhouse to grow vegetable starters and cut flowers. Among the development permit applications now headed to council include rezoning of a vacant property in the Flats to medium-density ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Cars and Guitars evening concert costs $23
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The News published an article in yesterday’s edition showcasing local country artist Morgan Klaiber that stated Saturday night’s concert was free at the Cars and Guitars classic rock festival and car show swap and meet hosted by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. This is an error. Tickets to see Morgan Klaiber and Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge man with four counts of attempted murder in connection to SW Hill shootout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News Thirty-year-old Cole Scory of Medicine Hat has been charged with four counts of attempted murder with a firearm after he opened fire and injured several officers July 27 who were responding to a weapons complaint in a four-plex apartment building located in the 200 block of Eighth Street SW. Scory has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beetles continue to combat weed problem in Cypress
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative With another biocontrol season over for the year, Cypress County looks forward to seeing the results of ongoing attempts to control the leafy spurge population along waterways. This year, the county purchased and utilized 19 releases of leafy spurge beetle, a non-native species carefully selected and tested by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Botanicals night market returns Sunday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Botanical Night Market returns this weekend, an opportunity for Medicine Hat residents to find their new favourite small business. Karri Montean, owner of Botanicals, says the market is primarily a way for her to give back to the small business community and look back to her roots as a home-based business. “We’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County scholarship applications open until the end of September
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County gives out a series of scholarships and bursaries each year, supporting young residents on their path to further education. The county awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to students who reside in the county, including Ralston or Elkwater. Students are still eligible if residing in the county but attending school elsewhere, such as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Cross seeking ‘Champions of Wellness’ for annual program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Every year the Alberta Blue Cross showcases people who make positive changes toward being healthy, or inspiring others to make healthier choices, through its Faces of Wellness program that awards one recipient with an all-expense-paid weekend getaway in the Rockies. Online applications are now open for anyone who is promoting a health-related cause, advocating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local rising country artist gets set perform for hometown crowd
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local ranch hand and rising country music artist Morgan Klaiber is ready to put a on boot-stompin’ performance in front of a hometown crowd this Saturday as she gets set to rock the grandstand as the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede hosts the ‘Cars and Guitars’ classic rock festival and show and swap meet. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte Observatory to introduce students to stars with new class
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Located in Dunmore, the Eagle Butte Observatory is looking to introduce curious individuals to the details of the cosmos. Astronomer and owner Rod DeVries has been teaching astronomy for 30 years in various settings and levels, including working with the Medicine Hat College’s continuing studies program a few years ago, and weekly at Elkwater ... Read More »
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