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Police briefs: MHPS looking to identify male following Walmart incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 29th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in an investigation involving an incident at Walmart. On Nov. 23 around 6:30 p.m., members of the MHPS responded to an incident at the Walmart Supercentre located on Strachan Road. Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male who they say is believed to ... Read More »
1 responseCity’s tax assessment department deals with 77 appeals in 2022
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The city tax assessment department dealt with a 50 per cent increase in appeals in 2022 compared to previous years, new statistics show, though only a few proceeded to review board hearings. Last week’s meeting of corporate services committee was provided an overview of this year’s property tax disputes dealt with since assessment notices ... Read More »
1 responseGreenhouse moving to new owner, but land still for sale
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2022
The land and greenhouse on Seventh Street SW across from Hoopla and beside Auto Star has been on the market for several years. Earlier this year the greenhouse was sold separately from the land and started to be slowly dismantled. That process is still ongoing. Realtor Shauneen Vanderham said the greenhouse was supposed to be ... Read More »
1 responseYoung Hatter turns birthday into annual gift of Christmas for others
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Charlotte Shemko turned nine years old on Nov. 23 and, for the seventh year, used the occasion to collect toys and money for the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. “We did a toy drive for the Santa Claus Fund and we raised $3,480 worth of toys for kids out there that don’t have ... Read More »
1 responseMustard Seed donations being matched today for Giving Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2022
To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Fairfield Watson and Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed are partnering to increase the impact of community donations. Until midnight tonight, all donations to the Mustard Seed will be matched, with funds being used to provide warm meals, programs and services to individuals in need in the community. “Giving Tuesday is a time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Marble takes over Sunshine Greenhouse
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2022
As of Oct. 1, Big Marble Farm Inc. and Sunshine Greenhouses Ltd. amalgamated under a single corporation under the name Big Marble. Both Sunshine Greenhouse and Big Marble have expanded in the past few years. Sunshine Greenhouses, located north of Big Marble on Range Road 63, added six-acres onto the existing 10-acre facility in 2021. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregivers Lighthouse offering free workshop
By KENDALL KING on November 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Christmas can be a stressful time of year for anyone, but stress is often multiplied for individuals caring for elderly, ill or disabled family members, says Lorna Scott, founder of the Caregiver’s Lighthouse, a local caregivers support and empowerment organization. To help family caregivers navigate the Holiday Season, the Caregiver’s Lighthouse is hosting a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Documentary encourages men to embrace opening up
By KENDALL KING on November 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new CBC Gem documentary exploring the ways in which understandings of masculinity are changing features input from several Medicine Hat and area residents. And now community members are invited to join in the conversation during a Thursday public screening and discussion at Medicine Hat Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Titled ‘Boys Will Be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major solar play north of city now before regulators
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Saamis Solar, the massive solar panel array proposed for barren land north of Crescent Heights, is now before regulators with the hope it could be built over the next two years. The $600-million project would see concrete pads placed on the former dry pond of the Westco Fertilizer plant and adjoining land owned by ... Read More »
1 responseEsplanade hosting Canada’s World Cup watch party
By JAMES TUBB on November 26th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Canada men’s soccer makes its second appearance on the biggest stage at the World Cup, the game will be shown on Medicine Hat’s grandest stage. Canada’s World Cup game Sunday at 9 a.m. against Croatia will be shown on the big screen at the Esplanade Theatre. The watch party is hosted by the ... Read More »
1 responseHwy 3 twinning planned over 10 years
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 26th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Several elected officials were scattered among the crowd of about 50 at a press conference Friday in Medicine Hat, where Premier Danielle Smith announced she has asked Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen to begin plans to twin the remaining portions of Highway 3. As a first step, a request for proposals ... Read More »
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