September 16th, 2024

Local News

Behind the Scenes: New online video highlights Veiner Centre’s food support program

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre released a short video on its YouTube Channel in July showing how staff and volunteers prepare and deliver 120 meals a day through its ‘Meals on Wheels’ program. The behind-the-scenes video begins with food service manager Rick Leach explaining their early morning kitchen routine with video footage of vegetables ... Read More »

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MHIP to host nature jeopardy night

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is challenging residents to put their nature knowledge to the test with a game-show themed event. Nature Jeopardy will be hosted at Police Point Park on Aug. 13 with one time slot from 7-8 p.m. and one from 8-9 p.m. Teams will be able to earn points by responding with ... Read More »

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Community View Lions donate $2,000 to Meals on Wheels program

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club was thrilled to be able to present a donation to Unison at Veiner Centre on Wednesday afternoon, purchasing much-needed meals for low-income seniors. The donation of $2,000 will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels program, said club treasurer Nancy Crowley. “We’re delighted to be able ... Read More »

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New Curling Club general manager ‘passionate’ about sport, looks forward to club’s reopen

By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Previous Curling Club president Bryden Smith has changed roles within the club and will now be in charge of day-to-day operations after the board of directors elected him as the new general manager during a recent board meeting in July. Smith was chosen out of a number of candidates as the most qualified to ... Read More »

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Lithium-ion batteries cause hazards for Waste Management staff

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The city is reminding residents about the hazards of improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in cellphones. These batteries can cause fires and explosions if they are improperly disposed in waste carts and pose a risk to waste management staff at the city’s landfill. Waste management staff say when lithium-ion batteries are ... Read More »

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CF Industries signs major carbon dioxide storage deal with Exxon Mobil

By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024

@MedicineHatNews CF Industries has signed a final agreement with Exxon Mobil to store 500,000 metric tonnes of a carbon dioxide per year from a fertilizer production site in Yazoo City, Miss. The Illinois-based ammonia producer with substantial plant in Medicine Hat made the announcement July 25, stating it will spend US$100 million to build a ... Read More »

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Summer fun not nearly over for Medicine Hatters, visitors alike

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Stampede week done for the year, there’s still plenty for the busy Medicine Hatter to do before the fall sets in. One thing that can be enjoyed all year, but is perhaps at its peak during the summer, is the urban forest that makes up so much of the city, said Jalyce Thompson, ... Read More »

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Tigers announce intent to bid on 2026 Mem Cup

By JAMES TUBB on August 1st, 2024

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans received long awaited and desired news Wednesday. The local WHL club announced Wednesday they had submitted an intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup. “Hosting a tournament of this magnitude has the potential to have an enormous economic impact for both the City of Medicine Hat and the southeastern ... Read More »

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Man pleads guilty to defrauding Montana ranchers in hay scam

By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024

@MedicineHatNews A Kansas man charged with defrauding Montana ranchers with phony hay sales during the 2021 drought has pleaded guilty and now faces up to 20 years in jail and a US$250,000 fine. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Montana announced July 18 that Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kan., was arraigned and entered the ... Read More »

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Echo Dale boat lake reopens today

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Boaters can now enjoy Echo Dale Regional Park following a temporary week-long closure to accommodate water quality testing. Water test results have been reviewed and show there are no concerns for public use of the water. In an online release the city says they “appreciate the patience and understanding of residents and patrons of ... Read More »

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Downtown road construction on schedule as city completes third of five phases

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Lengthy road construction in the core remains on schedule, according to city officials, as the intersection at Third Street and Fifth Avenue SE was opened to motorists late last week. According to an online release this marks the completion of three out of five stages as crews continue to perform important utility and surface ... Read More »

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