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City planners seek additional residential land use
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 12th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City planners will suggest adding a residential land classification that would allow row housing and four-plexes in lower-densisty neighbourhoods as a way to draw development dollars to older neighbourhoods without wholesale blanket changes. That goal has been the focus of a year-long program to study “Strong Towns” concepts in the city with the group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pheasants Forever enjoys near-record success at banquet
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Last Friday saw the Cypress Centre packed for the 30th annual Pheasant Forever banquet. The event was a success, raising roughly $40,00, which is “very close to our all time high,” said Chinook Chapter President Curtis Ensminger. “We’re pretty happy with it. The crowd was on the high side of anything we’ve had, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for February
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Friday Feb. 2 North/South 1. Marnie Burry – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Lorena Kelly – John Weatherhead East/West 1. Charlotte Jobb – Cliff Bryanton 2. Pat Hannay – Vonda Reddekop Tuesday Feb. 6 North/South 1. James Van Dam – Carol Farr 2. Maggie Burrows- Lorena Kelly East/West 1. Marcia Garman – Kevin Strobbe 2. Lloyd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Mar. 11
By James Tubb on March 10th, 2024
Medicine Hat News W5 covers “Queen of Canada” Six months after a self-styled “Queen of Canada” and supporters set up residence in a former school in Richmound, Sask., national broadcast news program W5 has produced an in-depth report on issues in the community northeast of Medicine Hat. Watch the full report here. Cubs eliminated from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial whooping cough rates on the rise
By Medicine Hat News on March 9th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews As part of their bi-monthly newsletter AHS revealed that there have been an increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, cases in Alberta. Cases have been identified in all AHS zones. The infection is highly infectious and while people of all ages can be affected, the illness carries a risk of serious complications ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Set to close Body Shop paid rent in town
By Medicine Hat News on March 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews There are no local firms listed in court creditors action filed by the Body Shop last week as it closes 33 locations in Canada, including one at the Medicine Hat Mall. Other landlords are on an initial list of companies submitted to Ontario Court of money owed by the firm that sells beauty products ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomer parents gaining valuable language skills at George Davidson
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Public school parents gathered on Friday for a chance to practice their English language skills and make important connections with members of their community. The Medicine Hat Public School Division program runs every Friday at 3 p.m. at George Davidson Elementary School, as a joint effort from the Family School Liaison Worker and Cultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local unemployment rate highest since 2021: Stats Can
By Medicine Hat News on March 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The local jobless rate doubled to 8 per cent in February, according to new statistics for the combined Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region, which statistics reveal is also adding jobs but not as fast as growth in population. The figure – up from 4.2 per cent in February 2023 and 7.4 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German Canadian Harmony Club hosting St. Patrick’s dinner and dance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 9th, 2024
The German Canadian Harmony Club in Redcliff will be pouring green beer to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. The RedCliff venue is hosting a St. Patrick’s day dinner and dance on Mar. 16 featuring musical guests Phoenix. The event is $45 a ticket which are only available in advance by calling Sharon (403-526-2209) or Laurie Ann ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidden Valley announces final day of season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 9th, 2024
The slopes will be closing down in less than two weeks at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort. The 2023-24 ski season will come to a close at Hidden Valley on Mar. 17. With the season not starting until Dec. 28, 2023 it’s been a shorter season on the hills due to warm weather. Extreme cold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local light horse regiment to lose localized name
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A move to reorganize the local South Alberta Light Horse regiment under a Calgary-based reserve regiment is not sitting well with Hatters, but is being done as part of a larger reorganization to boost recruiting and won’t result in local job loss, a military spokesman said Friday. This week, local reservists were informed of ... Read More »
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