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Inter-Act Theatre hosting workshop on grief
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A free five-day workshop on grief is being held by Inter-Act Theatre in October. Claire Goodfellow and Maggie Milne Martens will be travelling to Medicine Hat to facilitate the workshop. Debra Best from Inter-Act said, “They will be providing five days of the exploration of grief to 10 participants who will chronicle their process. ... Read More »
8 responsesPolice Act hearing begins for officer cleared of sexual assault
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service officials and legal representatives convened Tuesday for the first Police Act hearing regarding suspended Const. Chance Franklin. Franklin – a 12-year veteran of MHPS – was charged in October 2020 following accusations he sexually assaulted a waitress while off-duty. Franklin has long maintained the incident a practical joke gone wrong, claiming ... Read More »
8 responsesCommunity steps up after Royal Hotel fire
By KENDALL KING on September 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The community is coming together to show support for those most impacted by the fire which destroyed Medicine Hat’s historic Royal Hotel last week. “The support is overwhelming and heartwarming in a time that’s very tragic and difficult,” Royal business owner Lynne Palmer told the News. Palmer, who purchased the establishment three years ago, ... Read More »
7 responsesMHPS responds to weapons offences complaint
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man has died from self-inflicted injuries following a weapons offences complaint at a residence in the 300 block of Seventh Street SE in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a release from Medicine Hat Police Service. The MHPS tactical team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene for weapons offences. ... Read More »
6 responsesSt. Patrick’s Church hosting garage/boot sale
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022
St. Patrick’s Church is having a garage/boot sale alongside a family event on Friday from 12-6 p.m. “We are trying to make it into a community event as well, giving people a chance to tour the church as it’s one of our National Historic Sites,” said Karen-Anne Cherwonogrodzky, St. Patrick’s Church social committee member. “We ... Read More »
6 responsesHatter releases ninth book in Amanda Travels series
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022
The latest book in the Amanda Travels series has been released and the author, Darlene Foster, has been travelling across the country promoting it. Currently in B.C., she will be in Medicine Hat this coming weekend. “(The tour) has been going extremely well. I sold out of all the books I had with me in ... Read More »
6 responsesHarvest in full swing across Alberta
By KENDALL KING on September 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Following a period of extreme hot and dry weather throughout August, temperatures and precipitation levels have largely returned to seasonal averages just in time for harvest. Harvest is proceeding largely as usual throughout much of Alberta, with all regions ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages. As of Sept. 12, 58.8 per cent of ... Read More »
6 responsesWe built this city on crocks and bowls: Medalta to host Crockstock 2022 on Sept. 25
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Another free community event is happening when Crockstock 2022 hits the Medalta on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Medalta will be open to the public with free admission, a stage will be set up outside the main doors featuring great Canadian bands, the market at Medalta is returning, and more. “It’s ... Read More »
17 responsesQueen made an impact on many Medicine Hatters
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Many people can say they caught a glimpse of the Queen or shook her hand on a walk about, but not many can say they were a dance partner. Stu Hardiker, a former British Army veteran who retired to Medicine Hat, comes very close, though technically he danced with Prince Phillip. It was at ... Read More »
16 responsesHat will soon welcome first PROBUS club
By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will soon welcome its first PROBUS club, following a flurry of public support. First reported in the June 9 issue of the News, Alberta director and executive committee member for PROBUS Canada Dennis Pommen has long wanted to establish a club in Medicine Hat, thanks to the city’s large senior population and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Getting down to business
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members are getting down to business to hire a new city manager, the News revealed this week as the latest point of an emerging debate about whether the city is moving too slow on some issues. It seems it would be a top priority, to those who maybe worry about the high turnover ... Read More »
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