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Live wrestling tour to make February stop in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews Action in the ring is back as the Canadian Wrestling Elite organization is getting set to tour central Canada, with one stop in Medicine Hat. The CWE’s 15th anniversary tour will bring back the return of live wrestling events to Western Canada since the beginning of the pandemic. The 12-event tour will span over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Concert Band’s popular annual Christmas concert set for Dec. 16
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band is holding its annual Christmas concert, On a Cold Winter’s Night, at the Esplanade on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Both bands, the Andante Band conducted by Mark Ward and the Allegro Band conducted by Curtis Perrin, will be performing individually and together. “We play separately, each group plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onsite signage for zoning, development a go
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A move to place billboards advertising development permits or land-use changes at a site is now underway and being fine-tuned, city officials said Thursday, and could be expanded to include major or disruptive road projects. The idea – posting large signs on site outlining a project and potential avenues to find more information, provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility group forms to continue to pressure City Hall
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group that pressured City Hall to re-examine power rates last summer will formalize into an association to press for reform on other fees and eventually city spending as it affects taxes. The “Medicine Hat Utility Ratepayers Association” says it plans to stage another meeting in January to engage and gather members for what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: Premier among leaders to attend ‘state of the region’ address in Brooks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Political leaders in the Brooks area, including MLA and Premier Danielle Smith, will present on the “state of the region” in an economic development event in that city in early January. The event is sponsored by the “Brooks Newell Region” – the joint economic development office of the city and county located west of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarch set to show documentary film on its own history
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Your Cinema Needs You, a documentary about the Monarch Theatre by Luke Fandrich of Editing Luke, will be showing at the end of the month. It’s been a long wait for Fandrich to get the movie screened, but he always wanted it to premier at the Monarch and is pleased it is going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!So many Holiday events to choose from this month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 7th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Snow may great Holiday revellers at tonight’s Olde Tyme Christmas Fair at Heritage Village at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Precipitation is predicted by Environment Canada but generally warm conditions for the early evening and the event that will include a bonfire from 5-8 p.m. A Christmas Farmers Market is also being held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English as Additional Language program has evolved as diversity grows
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division’s English as Additional Language team presented to the board of trustees at their most recent meeting, detailing their role in assisting families new to Canada with school-aged children. There are 42 languages spoken among students throughout the division, with 27 per cent of the student population coded as EAL. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candlelight vigil shines light on gender-based violence
By Brendan Miller on December 7th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A memorial vigil at Medicine Hat College on Wednesday paid tribute to the 14 women who were killed in a mass shooting at École Polytechnique in Montreal 34 years ago. More than 50 people honoured their memory on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a moment of silence. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre aims to brighten Holidays for seniors
By Brendan Miller on December 7th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Holidays can be a difficult time for seniors in the community who don’t have family members to celebrate with. That’s why staff and volunteers at the Unison at Veiner Centre are hosting several events this month to spread the Holiday joy. They have decorated a Christmas tree located in the main entrance with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL to show film centred on community connections
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Great Disconnect, a film exploring the importance of community connections at the grassroots level, will be showing in the theatre of Medicine Hat Public Library today at 1 p.m. A roundtable discussion will take place following the film, allowing community members to share ideas on building community connection with guest panelists. The film ... Read More »
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