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Grand opening of Mister B. Gallery this Saturday

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Reporter on August 4th, 2022

A new modern and pop art gallery is opening in downtown Medicine Hat on Saturday. A graduate from Medicine Hat College, Pete Boeve, received a grant from the Entrepreneur Development Centre at the college and matched the amount with his own funds in order to open the gallery. There are two levels in the gallery. ... Read More »

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Lions Club ecstatic for return of Gear Up equipment event

By JAMES TUBB on August 4th, 2022

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Lions Club is gearing up to give back later this month. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Lions Gear Up event is returning for its ninth annual donation campaign, giving families in need the opportunity to get free hockey and ringette equipment for their kids. Program co-ordinator James Higgins ... Read More »

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Council OKs deal with fire fighters

By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2022

Medicine Hat city council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to ratify a new collective agreement with the Medicine Hat Fire Fighters Association. The decision comes more than three years after the previous contract’s expiry on Dec. 31, 2018. Retroactive to the date of Jan. 1, 2019, the new agreement will remain in-effect until Dec. 31 of ... Read More »

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Stampede Royalty bring instant chemistry to roles

By KENDALL KING, Reporter on August 4th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Though several days have passed since Shaylyn Hunt was crowned Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s 2022 Rodeo Queen, the 20-year-old Medicine Hat native still feels disbelief over her new role. “It’s sort of surreal,” Hunt told the News. “Going into the competition, you obviously hope for the best … but you never know how ... Read More »

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YMCA provides free summer programs for teens

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2022

The YMCA of Medicine Hat is offering a free teen summer program each day of the week until Aug. 31 for those aged 10-17. These drop-in programs are open to all teens in the community and anyone interested can drop in at the downtown YMCA to take part, there is no need to pre-register or ... Read More »

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Council touts storm response, still wants review

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council members conveyed thanks Tuesday evening for those who assisted in cleanup efforts following the July 18 tornado, during the first public meeting since the devastating storm. Coun. Robert Dumanowski first raised the topic of the tornado during the energy and infrastructure committee review portion, following a verbal service area update ... Read More »

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Non-fixed power price climb, while non-fixed gas price drops

By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2022

Rising non-fixed power rates are cause for concern for some southeast Albertans as the region continues to battle daily temperature highs in the 30s, but a decrease in non-fixed gas rates provides some reprieve. The City of Medicine Hat’s non-fixed utility rates for the month of August show power will be charged at 17.2 cents ... Read More »

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Police happy to report low-key long weekend

By KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Despite a flurry of activity this past week as the return of Medicine Hat’s Stampede coincided with the Heritage Day long weekend, Medicine Hat police are reporting no serious occurrences in the city. “The fact that we didn’t have any significant incidents, we’re very pleased,” Brian Bohrn, acting staff sergeant with the Medicine Hat ... Read More »

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Lions Club hosting three more barbecues at Rattlesnake following early success

By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on August 3rd, 2022

The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club is gearing up for its next three barbecues of the summer out at Rattlesnake Lake in Golden Sheaf Park. The first one will be Saturday, followed by one two weeks later on Aug. 20 and a final one on Sept. 4. “We had a fantastic response to our ... Read More »

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Last Light at Kin Coulee a vibrant choice by the people

By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 3rd, 2022

Shelley Ewing wasn’t going to enter the 2022 Visual Arts Show but changed her mind, bringing in the painting that won the People’s Choice Award for adults, Last Light at Kin Coulee. It is a ‘wow’ painting, a scene that brings inner calm when viewed, the vibrant colours and soothing play of light drawing one ... Read More »

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Vintage trailers converge in August

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Vintage trailers from across North America will soon be rolling into Gas City Campground for the inaugural Medicine Hat Vintage Trailer Rally, taking place Aug. 18-21. The goal of the rally, inspired by the 2018 Boler trailer 50th anniversary celebration event, is to both bring together trailer enthusiasts and promote the city of Medicine ... Read More »

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