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A couple nearby options to cut your own Christmas tree
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2022
Whether looking to spruce up their Holiday decorating or hoping to make some merry family memories, southeast Albertans have two options to enjoy a u-cut Christmas tree experience this season. Those wanting to embrace their inner Clark Griswald and take a tree straight from the forest, are able to get their tree from Cypress Hills ... Read More »
1 responseWinter supports in place for city’s homeless population
By KENDALL KING on November 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local homeless support and accessible housing organization officials say Medicine Hat has the services and resources necessary to meet winter housing demands, but worry rising costs of living could result in more Hatters needing to access them. Having been reported as the first Canadian city to end chronic homelessness, Medicine Hat has drawn the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help feed kids through Christmas Bliss Market
By KENDALL KING on November 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters can eat, drink and be merry all while giving back to local school children at the Fig and Olive Charcuterie and Grazing Co. Christmas Bliss Market, taking place Dec. 3 at the King Edward Billiard Hall downtown. Now in its second year, the two-part market brings local and regional small businesses, artists and ... Read More »
4 responsesA few ways to find a turkey this year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com If you are looking for another option outside supermarkets to get your Christmas turkey this year, here are a few places to check out. Deerview Meats on the Trans-Canada Highway between Dunmore and Irvine will be getting in 40 Hutterite turkeys this year. They’ve already started an order list for those who want one ... Read More »
2 responsesPlanning and development services proposes 4% increase on charges, fees
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2022
New charges and fees for planning and development services for 2023 and 2024 were discussed at Thursday’s meeting of the Economic, Land and Strategic Planning and Development committee, with a general increase of 4% proposed due to inflation. A comparison against similar fees and charges in six Alberta municipalities indicated that Medicine Hat’s fees “generally ... Read More »
2 responsesCity police seek help regarding truck stolen from Brier Park area
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 18th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a stolen truck in the city. Police say a red Ford F150 Lariat Crew Cab with the licence plate CJT5465-AB was stolen Wednesday from a business located in Brier Park area of Medicine Hat. Anyone with information on the location or theft of ... Read More »
1 responseSanta Claus Fund volunteers hard at work like busy elves
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2022
With a little over one month until Christmas Day, Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund volunteers are hard at work helping St. Nicholas collect presents for Hatters in need. And community members are invited to help them with their merry mission by donating new toys, stocking stuffers and/or monetary gifts at two events upcoming this ... Read More »
1 responseWeek off helps local schools as respiratory illnesses rise across Alberta
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Last week, Edmonton public schools reported around a 13 per cent absentee rate among its student population, and the Catholic school division reported 16 per cent. Rates were lower in Calgary, hovering around 8.8 per cent. While flu season is officially here, reports are the high numbers of absent students are occurring earlier than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film showing at library aims to get people talking about adoption
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This Sunday at 2 p.m. an award-winning documentary about adoption will be showing at the theatre in the Medicine Hat Public Library. The movie, I’ll See You Later, was written by Preston Ponteaux and directed by Bruce McAllister and has won multiple awards, including at the Ottawa Film Festival and the Central Alberta Film ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early timing of influenza spike fairly unique, AHS doc says
By KENDALL KING on November 17th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An abnormally early and rapid spike in influenza cases across the nation led Canada’s Public Health Agency to declare a flu epidemic Tuesday, and while cases remain low in southern Alberta, medical experts in the region are encouraging the public to take precautionary measures. “We are seeing influenza (in the South zone) like we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council seeks more info on proposed new hires
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City councillors keyed in on planned hiring at city hall while questioning administrators about the proposed 2023-2024 budget in a special session on Wednesday. The plan, unveiled last week, calls for adding 27 city positions in a two-year span, bringing the civic workforce to 1,061. That’s a three per cent increase over current numbers, ... Read More »
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