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NDP’s Dirk will run again, plans to reach all voters in the riding
By KENDALL KING on November 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Now more than a week past the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection in which she came second, NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk remains firm on her election-night promise to run again in May 2023. “It was always my plan to run in May,” said Dirk, a resident of Medicine Hat. “No one knew that this byelection would ... Read More »
1 responseLights at Park Meadows Estates return bigger and better
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 19th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Architectural designer Lance Taylor has volunteered his time to bring back the light display at Park Meadows Estates after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Taylor and a team of dedicated volunteers have been busy getting the displays set up and decorating all the trees with lights. This is Taylor’s first time designing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids 3-5 invited to take part in Hat Interpretive Program’s Discovery Tree
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2022
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting the city’s youngsters to come out and experience The Discovery Tree. The ongoing series for kids aged 3-5 starts Friday, Nov. 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Police Point Park and will feature a whimsical approach to hands-on nature activities. Registration is required to participate and all children must be ... Read More »
2 responsesMHC students address period poverty with ‘Bleeding Us Dry’ campaign
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 19th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College third-year art students Alyssa Fonteyne, Jenna Maertz, Jorden MacPhee, and Katelyn Richard were the group that spearheaded the Period Poverty campaign this year, using the theme Bleeding Us Dry. The campaign ran for two weeks from, Nov. 1-15. “We were more behind the scenes,” said Maertz. “We were thinking about how ... Read More »
3 responsesCouncillor pushes to use power profits for utility relief
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 19th, 2022
City councillors may push for greater help to Hatters facing rising utility bills during budget debates on Monday, but staffers told elected officials this week the authority to redirect power profits rests with council, not staff. Coun. Shila Sharps told a Committee of the Whole meeting this week she wants general options to help shield ... Read More »
3 responsesA 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 »
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