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Nearing its 40th year, Costume Shoppe must close its doors unless buyer can be found
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Costume Shoppe is preparing to wrap up for what will be its final season this fall. The store has served the community’s dress-up, make-up and costume needs for 38 years. Every item in the store is now for sale. The shop was run by Monica Schlaht for 36 years after opening in 1985. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hill Road could reopen by end of next week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Hill Road closed the week of July 4 for construction, with detours via Fifth Avenue and Fifth Street SE, but could reopen by the end of next week. The work was part of the City of Medicine Hat’s asset management program. “We want to keep the roads in good shape, so that is part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irrigation work at Central Park nearly complete, but some areas of park to remain closed for now
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Kiwanis Central Park has been closed since late May of this year for an irrigation system upgrade. Those upgrades are nearing completion and the City of Medicine Hat has announced the splash park, naturalized play area and basketball court are now open. The amenity building is due to open next week. The open area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bat Sabbath announces stop in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2023
Bat Sabbath – the alter egos of six-time JUNO-nominated Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats – will be flying through Medicine Hat for a stop at the Mainliner Pub on Sept. 6. The announcement of the tour date comes alongside news that the Black Sabbath tribute band’s new EP, Masters of Duality, will release on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFSEA releases Endowment Building Toolkit
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2023
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta released this week an Endowment Building Toolkit with the goal of helping non-profit organizations and charities establish their own endowment funds. CFSEA announced the toolkit in a Friday release, stating it received grant funding for the endeavour through the provincial government’s Civil Society Fund for the Endowment Building for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition calls out city council on several issues
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com A petition was started on Thursday by a local citizen over feelings of a lack of accountability and transparency on city council. “My hope is that they see it and address it – without hiding behind PR and marketing,” says Nicole Frey, creator of the petition and founder of the Animal Food Bank. “I ... Read More »
1 responseSmoke likely to linger through Sunday, but temperatures should stay below 30
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2023
Temperatures should stay below the 30C mark in Medicine Hat over the long weekend, but smoke will likely linger into Sunday. Forecasts call for a mix of sun and clouds for the duration of the three-day weekend, with highs of 26C on Saturday, 27C Sunday and 29C Monday, with lows of 13C, 14C and 16C, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City releases energy commodity rates for August
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat has released its energy commodity rates for the month of August. The city announced the new figures in a Tuesday release, with default regulated rates for natural gas and electricity seeing rises from last month. The natural gas RRO is now set at $3.215 per gigajoule, up from $2.448 last ... Read More »
1 responseMHPSD offers fewer new contracts than outgoing teachers due to funding constraints
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com After receiving an anonymous email claiming Medicine Hat Public Schools had not offered an extended contract to any probationary teachers for the coming school year the News reached out to the division. MHPSD says it will be teaching approximately 7,000 students during 2023-24, and in fact had five teachers move from a probationary contract ... Read More »
1 responseCycle Across Canada rolls through the Hat
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The increased drive for mental health awareness is going out for a new ride. Child psychologist Alex DiGiacomo will pass through Medicine Hat today as part of her 40-day, 7,000 km Cycle Across Canada challenge. She began her trek in Vancouver and expects to complete in New Brunswick or Halifax. The choice of cross-country ... Read More »
1 responseHatter working to train Ukraine chaplains on trauma release
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The European Union, governments and NGOs are currently working together with professionals to provide immediate support for soldiers in Ukraine. Ernie Wouters, a clinical traumatologist, was recently on a weeklong trip as a trauma subject matter expert adviser to the group. The government has come to the church and asked for help and now ... Read More »
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