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Heather Bach ready to be ‘arrested’ for the SPCA
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Heather Bach will be taken prisoner during the afternoon on Sept. 23 for the Katch N’ Kennel Medicine Hat SPCA fundraiser. Prisoners will be put in jail on the grounds of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. “It’s interesting to know you are going to be arrested prior to being arrested,” said Bach. “I ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil meets again regarding soaring local power bills
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members met Wednesday night in a closed session with utility administrators, presumably to discuss measures to address the high cost of power prior to a planned presentation next week. Wednesday’s special session of council was the second in three days to address the issue, including a brief meeting Monday to bump up debate ... Read More »
1 responseEsplanade Arts & Heritage Centre has fall kids, teen programming geared for every age group
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Fall programming at the Esplanade has something for every age between two and 17, with adult programming starting again in 2024. For ages 2-5, there is an eight-week sensory art class for tots and preschoolers. “Everything that would be exploratory,” said education co-ordinator Dayna Walls. “It is process driven and less product based. More ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s Catholic students return to classrooms
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There are new things happening within the Medicine Hat Catholic School Division. “One of the biggest ones is the new school build. We had our kick-off meeting in August to get the process started,” said superintendent Dr. Dwayne Zarichny. “I think we have a nice team put together that’s going to be designing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters take provincial cribbage gold medal, earn ticket to nationals next year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A pair of Medicine Hat cribbage players are Alberta champions and will head to the national tournament next year. Lynn Carter and Ron Quinton secured the gold medal for doubles crib at the Alberta 55-plus summer games held August 17-20 in Brooks. With it comes entry to the national senior’s games in 2024 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Echo Dale boat lake opens today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 1st, 2023
Boaters will be able to launch off at Echo Dale starting today. The City of Medicine Hat announced via social media Thursday afternoon the reopening of the boat lake at Echo Dale Regional Park. The lake is set to open today at 7 a.m. after being closed for the entire summer due to the liner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA has no plans to close any doors
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 31st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The YMCA of Medicine Hat is interested in a city report that states closing two of its facilities could make a new large rec centre and indoor pool a success, but is stressing that it intends to be part of the decision making process. “It has the potential to solve a problem in the ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity View Lions Club hosting its final summer Rattlesnake Lake barbecue on Sunday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club will be holding its final barbecue of the summer at Rattlesnake Lake on Sept. 3 from noon to 6 p.m. The club holds these events throughout the summer to raise funds, which are donated back to the community. The barbecue will be held at the Lakeview Site ... Read More »
1 responseNews Explainer: Utility rate debate continues in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 31st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat – or any power company in Alberta – could offer one single rate to customers, according to provincial regulations, but it would have to be the floating rate that many say exposes them to wild price swings. About 500 Hatters protested high bills Tuesday, calling for city councillors to ... Read More »
1 responseCAPE students return for early jump on new school year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students at CAPE School returned to classes Wednesday for the new academic year. CAPE began almost 30 years ago, operating as an independent school for one year and becoming a charter in 1995. The school moved to its current location on Fifth Street SW in January 2019. Both students and staff numbers remain the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seventh-day Adventist Church has held several food giveaways this season
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 31st, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Seventh-day Adventist Church held a giveaway of fruit and vegetable hampers for the community on Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. The church is on its fourth summer of providing this service, which began during the pandemic. People in need were able to come by a drive-thru and receive hampers along with spiritual ... Read More »
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