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Tickets on sale for Community Cares health foundation gala
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Health Foundation hopes to welcome residents to the 2024 Community Cares Gala, to help raise money for cardiac care in the city. “When it comes to cardiac emergencies, every second makes a difference,” the foundation says in a press release. “That’s why having the best possible treatment close to home is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ganley says NDP leader debate needs to better reach mid-sized cities
By Collin Gallant on May 7th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A leading candidate to become leader of the New Democrats is again calling for more regional debates during the current contest, including one in Medicine Hat. Kathleen Ganley told the News recently that she is continuing to call for the party to focus on outreach in mid-sized cities like the Hat, Red Deer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat senior charged with arson for 2023 restaurant fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged 77-year-old Keith Knight with arson for a fraudulent purpose following a lengthy investigation by the Criminal Investigation Section. First responders were called to a report of a structure fire on the morning of Aug. 14, 2023 located on the 500 block of Rutherford Street. The Medicine Hat man was charged May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural library Comic Con a big success
By ANNA SMITH on May 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Residents of all ages made their way to the Medicine Hat Public Library on Saturday for the inaugural Comic Con, filling all levels of the library with nerdy excitement. The event ran for most of the day, beginning at 10 a.m., and featured a variety of activities, from a patrolling Darth Vader in honour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Woman dies in Swift Current RCMP custody on the way to hospital
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Swift Current say a woman who was taken into custody Sunday morning died while being transported to hospital. Mounties there say they attended a wellness check at about 11 .m. on May 5 on South Service Road, and located a woman who they say required medical care. While in transport by EMS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council, mayor chip away at expenses impasse
By Collin Gallant on May 7th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City councillors accused Mayor Linnsie Clark of “waging a vendetta against administration” in requesting expense and severance information at city hall, but Clark says it’s better to get the information out in the public. The contentious issue came to a head Monday in 90 minutes of discussion that eventually resulted in several motions to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, May 6
By James Tubb on May 6th, 2024
Medicine Hat News A standing request by Mayor Linnsie Clark for human resource reports and expense information is set to be debated for the third time in a month when council meets tonight (6:30 p.m. at city hall, or broadcast live on Rogers Community Cable). Read the News coverage of the issue here. Council will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters too down on the Hat’s economy: Smith
By Collin Gallant on May 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s city-owned power supply could draw high-tech investment and become a hub for artificial intelligence, data processing and aero-space industries, according to Premier Danielle Smith. She made the comment to a group of business and civic leaders Thursday, lingering on the point that while Hatters tend to see the local economy as depressed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art fair next week at Towne Square
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Art buyers and those in need of a late Mother’s Day present will be welcomed to the “Last Minute Market” next weekend staged at Towne Square downtown by nine local artists and vendors. The event is the brainchild of artists Michele Winger and Kim Sibbald and brings together well-known local artists for the exhibition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Make-A-Wish leader honoured for 20 years of helping sick kids
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 4th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Brendan Miller bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Donna Serr is often referred to as the ‘Wish Lady’ because of her instrumental role in organizing, planning and co-ordinating numerous fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the past 20 years. Serr has been named the Make-A-Wish Volunteer of the Year in its western region and was recognized for her ... Read More »
1 responseLocal physician’s 2019 sexual assault charge dismissed by court in June 2023
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat physician who faced a sexual assault charge in 2019 had his charges dismissed by courts last year. Dr. Arnold Nzale Nzali was charged on Oct. 16, 2019. A record of proceedings verifies Nzali was dismissed of his sexual assault charge by Justice Gordon Krinke on June 2, 2023, four years after ... Read More »
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