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Year in Review: Clark looks back on tumultuous year, ahead to 2024
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark says Hatters were stressed in 2023 by the cost of living and that added heat to the issue of record-breaking power prices last summer. She told the News that council’s reaction – issuing millions in credits along with interim rates this fall – was the most important council action of the ... Read More »
1 responseRed Cross Friendly Calls program bridging gaps of isolation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Red Cross Friendly Calls program began in July of 2020 because of isolation and loneliness created by the pandemic. “The Canadian Red Cross believes in the power of human connection, it is our No. 1 priority, connecting people and connecting communities,” explained supervisor of the Alberta program Luisa Castro. Nurturing connections reduces stress, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newell County eyes ways to ease traffic at meat-packing intersection
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News The County of Newell is looking at options to reduce congestion at the intersection leading to the JBS meatpacking plant west of Brooks. Council members will receive an overview of options at their meeting today after ordering the traffic study in April following requests from the plant officials. Currently, an uncontrolled Trans-Canada ... Read More »
1 responseCity eyes ways to add more money for festivals
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall may consider in the new year putting more money toward helping out annual festivals, like Canada Day and Spectrum, within a current framework for funding that requires any group requesting funds to reapply for grants. Such requests are handled and awarded by the Community Vibrancy Community, which pooled money from several programs ... Read More »
2 responsesMonarch Theatre breathes new life on historic birthday
By Brendan Miller on December 21st, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On this day in 1911 the two-storey Monarch Theatre opened its doors as a motion picture theatre and amusement house, the first of its kind in Canada. The 560-seat theatre featured a movie auditorium with a pool and billiards room and tobacco shop with a spacious lobby and richly decorated auditorium. It was the ... Read More »
1 responseThree more showings of historic Monarch Theatre film added after sell-outs
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The three scheduled dates for the premiere of Your Cinema Needs You, a documentary about the history of the Monarch Theatre, sold out within one week of tickets going on sale. Opening night tickets were gone within 72 hours, says creator of the film Luke Fandrich, and three encore dates for Jan. 4, 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting photography walk for beginners
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 20th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a winter photography walk for those interested in photography. The local program is hosting a beginners winter photography walk on Dec. 28. The walk, scheduled to start at 2 p.m. from the Nature Centre, will have tips available to those just learning photography to make the most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 wins major contract to build out crypto farm in Texas
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News Hut 8 has won a contract to build out a 225-megawatt crypto farm in Texas for another company, the firm that has major operations in Medicine Hat has announced. Hut 8 will complete a site at Cederville, Tex. that had been the subject of bankruptcy proceedings and litigation between its two initial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for November 2023
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2023
Friday Nov. 3 North/South 1. Lorena Kelly – Doreen Denise 2. Cliff Bryanton – John Weatherhead East/West 1. Marcia Garman – Munden Coates 2. Pius Denis – Paul Trott Tuesday Nov. 7 North/South 1. James VanDam – Charlotte Jobb 2. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie East/West 1. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Pius Denis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oasis Theatre in Brooks closing for good Friday
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News Landmark Cinemas will permanently close the Oasis Theatre in Brooks as of Friday, a notice from the company stated Monday. The facility on Second Street W. in that city was originally called the Gaytel Theatre, according to the Brooks Downtown Association, but was converted back from use as a church in 1995. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nothing like Christmas through the eyes of a child
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The News stopped by Vincent Massey School on Tuesday to talk to a few Kindergarten students about Christmas. Carys, Carter, Logan and Rielly were enthusiastic about discussing this exciting topic, with Carter and Reilly displaying the art of beanbag jumping before settling down to answer questions. On Santa’s age, Carter decided he was simply ... Read More »
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