April 28th, 2024

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Former Hatter’s bestseller adapted for the stage

By KENDALL KING on December 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat-born author Mark Sakamoto’s bestselling book Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents is coming to life with a stage adaptation, playing at Calgary’s Max Bell Theatre from March 7 to April 1. “It is really an honour to have my work selected,” Sakamoto told the News. The first of his work to be ... Read More »

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Social media issues of largest concern for resource officer at Crescent Heights

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com MHPS Const. Brent Bohrn, a 19-year veteran who became the resource officer at Crescent Heights High School this school year, shared a specific presentation at the Medicine Hat Public School Division board meeting on Tuesday. The presentation Bohrn used was one he normally gives to Grades 7-9, with a revised version used for Grades ... Read More »

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Gas City Roller Derby hosting pair of public skates

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com There are two public skates in December hosted by the Gas City Roller Derby Association. The public skates will now be at the YMCA of Medicine Hat and the cost to skate has increased to $5 due to the change of venue. The first public skate will be Saturday from 6:30-8 p.m., with the ... Read More »

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Mustard Seed hosting Seeds of Hope Celebration

By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022

Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed is inviting Hatters to gather around its tables during the inaugural Seeds of Hope Celebration taking place Dec. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will include a silent auction, dinner prepared by the Mustard Seed’s chefs and live music by local viola and cello group Duo Fratelli. All proceeds will ... Read More »

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Capital Power gets ‘limited’ OK for carbon capture and storage facility near Edmonton

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Capital Power board has given the initial “limited” approval to proceed with major carbon capture upgrades and storage facility near its Edmonton-area natural gas power plants. That was announced at the Alberta-based company’s investors day on Thursday in Edmonton. It marks the strongest intentions yet among dozens of carbon capture proposals in Alberta, ... Read More »

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Indigenous market at TREX extended to two days this year

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com TREX Space will be hosting the second annual Indigenous Holiday Market next week. This year the market has been expanded to two days – Dec. 8 and 9 – and will feature more vendors. There was a great turnout last year even though that event was organized at the last minute. “We are hoping ... Read More »

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Sugar beet production falls some at Lantic’s Taber facility, but revenue tops $1B for first time

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Warm weather this fall in southern Alberta hurt sugar content in the sugar beet harvest, Lantic Sugar announced on Thursday while releasing its fourth-quarter financial results. The company that produces Rogers sugar says its 2022 slicing campaign is well underway and will conclude in February. While deliveries from producers met expected volumes, the company ... Read More »

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Expected added snow likely not enough to reverse issues from regional drought conditions

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews More snow than usual is predicted on the prairies this winter, but whether it can reverse “extreme drought conditions” in the Medicine Hat region won’t be known until spring, say forecasters. Already this fall, southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan have received two substantial snowfalls, but new outlooks state consecutive summers of high heat and ... Read More »

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Several charges laid after police nab trio fleeing from traffic stop

By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022

Three adults from Medicine Hat are facing an array of charges after police uncovered weapons, drugs and cash during an early morning traffic stop on Nov. 25. At approximately 4:10 a.m., police pulled over the vehicle the adults were travelling in on account of a moving infraction. The trio then attempted to flee on foot ... Read More »

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Bassano’s ER will close evenings and overnight Mondays to Thursdays, indefinitely

By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022

Physician shortages are forcing the closure of the Bassano Health Centre’s emergency department from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., Mondays to Thursdays indefinitely, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday. Individuals in need of urgent care in the Bassano area during these times will be redirected to the Brooks Health Centre 51 kilometres away. AHS says it ... Read More »

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Longtime fixed-rate users have discount opportunity

By COLLIN GALLANT on December 2nd, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility bills are set to change for Medicine Hat power and gas customers in the new year but the change-over could allow most customers to lock in a substantial discount while the process plays out. The city utility will begin offering a new set of contract options to customers starting Jan. 1, and is ... Read More »

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