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SMRID will meet nine-inch water allocation but unlikely to move past it
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The St. Mary’s Irrigation District told members it expects to meet a recently increased allocation to irrigators in 2024, but likely won’t increase it any further as users across the province grapple with storage concerns. SMRID, the largest irrigation in Alberta, initially cut allocation in half for the growing season in the spring when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC to offer new program for front desk hospitality workers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College, in collaboration with the Medicine Hat Accommodation Association and the province, is launching a new Front Desk Fundamentals program this fall. The eight-week program, designed by MHC’s Extended Learning department, looks to build on the skills of front desk employees in member hotels. “The Medicine Hat Accommodation Association is very excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lifelong locals realize lifelong dream as Stampede Royalty
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Competitors Charlie Christie and Charlatan Sandford emerged from the dirt of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grandstand as the 2024 Stampede Queen and Princess, and are looking forward to taking on their year together. The crowning came as a complete shock, said Christie on Friday night, immediately after receiving the honour. “I’m so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court ruling, city budget, HR data due in months ahead
By Collin Gallant on July 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City council enters its traditional summer hiatus in early August, but several key headline issues are coming to the fore when it returns next month. Last week, council shelved a final decision on new spending proposed for the 2025-26 budget, and since the spring has awaited analysis of financial disclosure sought by Mayor Linnsie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Float winners announced for Stampede Parade
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Winners of float judging at the Medicine Hat Stampede Parade held Thursday: Class 1: Cowboys and Cowgirls-intermediate – 1. Don Davies; 2. Teneale Tivador. Class 4: Comic – 1. Boingy Boingy; 2. Al Dillman; 3. Fred Holt. Class 5: Commercial – 1. Sun City Dental; 2. Adrenaline Eco Blasting; 3. Cash and Carry Carpets. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman lands drug charges for third time in a year
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat woman already facing drug trafficking charges has been arrested again following a search of her South Ridge home. The ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team and MHPS announced Friday they charged Jacqueline Rosanne Dopp, 46, on July 18, marking the third time in one year the woman has been charged with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 Stampede royalty crowned on Friday night
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday evening, Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede welcomed their new Stampede Royalty for the coming year. Charlie Christie and Charlatan Sandford are the 2024 Stampede Queen and Princess, and were crowned in the dirt of the Stampede Grandstand, during the intermission of Friday’s Professional Rodeo competition. Christie and Sandford are preceded by Queen Emma ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede’s Better Living Show an annual showcase of local talents
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A welcome reprieve from the heat on the grounds, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Better Living and Horticulture show celebrates the creativity and talent of city crafters. The show itself features everything from fibre arts and quilting to flowers and baking, said chair Cathryn Clarke Treiber. “We bring in quilts, sewing, crocheting, knitting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South County Co-op celebrates its largest Stampede breakfast ever
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 3,500 flapjacks and sausages were served to guests as South Country Co-op celebrated its largest Stampede pancake breakfast ever on Friday morning outside its 13th Street SE location. The traditional Stampede breakfast was enjoyed as live musicians performed, prompting some to get up and dance, while others ate a proper cowboy and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clash of the Cowboys; local ranches compete for buckles and braggin’ rights
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com High noon under a hot July sun, cowboys and cowgirls gather at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grandstand to face off against each other in the inaugural ‘Cowboy Clash’ event. Ranchers representing the Cavan, Maser, Porter, Hargrave and Vossler ranches, as well as their best horses, competed in ranch rodeo-style timed events, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex Kiddies’ Day adds yet another aspect of fun to Stampede
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Lines into the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds nearly wrapped around the parking lot for entry into the festivities Friday, in no small part due to Methanex Kiddies’ Day. Pioneer Village was filled with games, a scavenger hunt and various activities offered for families for no additional cost, allowing for families to make ... Read More »
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