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Strong Towns hosting family-friendly fun at Kin Coulee today
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
Even with the lack of snow the holidays present an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and meet with neighbours. Strong Towns Medicine Hat is hosting a free holidays family-friendly event at Kin Coulee Park this afternoon. There will be free hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting around the fire from 4-6 p.m. at the toboggan hill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group ensures Medicine Hat Public Library stocked with basic hygiene products
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com What Matters to Hatters is running a Connecting with Care in Our Community Campaign and is raising funds for basic hygiene items available at Medicine Hat Public Library. Wash kits and small articles of clothing, such as toques, mitts and socks, are available from the social work office on the lower level of the ... Read More »
1 responseHidden Valley opening slopes with marginal conditions
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The unseasonably warm weather in southeastern Alberta has left skiers wishing for snowfall. Crews at Hidden Valley Ski Resort have been performing ‘snow dances’ since November and are hopeful to have the slopes in skiing condition this week. And crews say they are hopeful the upcoming forecast will give them a longer window of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil firm plans more Glauc C drilling in 2024
By Medicine Hat News on December 28th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News More drilling is planned for the Glauc C field near Medicine Hat early in the new year after a successful 2024 campaign, according to Journey Energy. The majority owner and operator of the field reported on Dec. 21 that it completed four wells in the area near the city over the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation while increasing senior food security
By Brendan Miller on December 27th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In 2023, the Unison at Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation by adding several new programs, opening a bistro and patio as well as strengthening its programs that provide healthy meals for seniors. The centre says it now has more members and volunteers than before the flood and COVID pandemic. This year the ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: Busy 2023, plenty of change for Medicine Hat Police Service and its new chief
By Brendan Miller on December 27th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A busy year for the Medicine Hat Police Service as they welcomed a new chief of police, hired seven new officers and replaced two service dogs. Officers have been busy dealing with an increase in violent crimes and online and phone scams. And the service entered into a partnership with Medicine Hat College to ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s Church: A treasured local landmark
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, the News received a tour of St. Patrick’s Church, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Medicine Hat. Tour guide Philip Buisseret explained the church would be full to overflowing for the 5 p.m. service with a good turnout also expected to arrive for the 10 p.m. Midnight ... Read More »
1 responseMerry Christmas from the Medicine Hat News
By James Tubb on December 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the new year. 2023 has been a busy year, but our in-depth, trusted coverage of local news, sports and events could not exist without dedicated readers like you. We will take some days to enjoy the season with ... Read More »
1 responsePolice remind motorists of costly consequences for impaired driving
By Brendan Miller on December 23rd, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to remind motorists to find a safe, sober ride home over the Holiday Season. Police plan to continue to conduct regular check stops throughout the holidays to make sure drivers are complying with the rules and regulations of the roads. “The main concern is that everybody gets ... Read More »
1 responseHatters come together all over to ensure a Merry Christmas for all
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A good meal, a laugh and a warm smile at Christmas – social service groups and volunteers in Medicine Hat are working hard this Christmas to bring the warmth and bounty of the season to those who need it. For decades, the Kiwanis Club has staged its Christmas lunch to give anyone of any ... Read More »
1 responseTruck crashes into hotel after drivers suffers health incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat emergency services responded to a truck crashing into the side of a hotel Friday morning. Medicine Hat Police Service says at approximately 8:08 a.m., a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was witnessed to have left the Eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway, cross the median, breaking through a chain link fence before entering the intersection ... Read More »
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