By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 29th, 2022
The list of noxious weeds in Medicine Hat is long and many are a common sight, such as Canada Thistle, Bindweed, and Creeping Bell Flower, which are found in most landscapes across the city. Patricia Dirk, integrated pest management foreman with the City of Medicine Hat, explained that many of the noxious weeds are Eurasian ... Read More »
1 responseBy SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 29th, 2022
Even though the number of entries into Better Living was far below pre-COVID numbers, there is still some spectacular work to be viewed at the show. Normally, there would be about 1,200 entries, but this year the number was just under 400. It is good news for those who did put something into the show, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two leading candidates to become Alberta premier now say that conventional medicine should be part of cancer treatment, but they won’t clearly state whether they favour the advice of the medical establishment regarding COVID-19. The opposition NDP called that dangerous, and even an opponent in the United Conservative Party race said the stance is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s midway was bustling Thursday afternoon, following its return after two years away. Located in front of the Stampede’s grandstand, this year’s midway features a selection of rides and games for all ages. One section of the midway houses rides and games more suited to children, while the other section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 28th, 2022
Agreeing to an interview but not showing up, accepting a job and failing to show on the first day, not being able to pass a drug test, not understanding vacation days need to be approved, taking a day(s) off without telling anyone, and suddenly quitting when taken to task on anything. These seem to be ... Read More »
1 responseBy MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man from Picture Butte is under arrest after leading police on a chase from Raymond to Cardston to the City of Lethbridge on Monday. Local RCMP responded after a man was reported breaking in to a residence north of Raymond that afternoon, then fled in a vehicle taken from the acreage. Cardston RCMP ... Read More »
1 responseBy KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Sitting under the shade of Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Carriage House, Bailee McNaughton cannot believe a year has passed since she became a member of rodeo royalty. “This year has been nothing short of fast-paced, unpredictable and exciting,” McNaughton told the News. Crowned rodeo princess last July, McNaughton’s title officially changed to ‘rodeo ... Read More »
1 responseBy COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first United Conservative Party debate – held in a helicopter hanger in Medicine Hat on Wednesday – turned into a dog fight at times with perceived front-runners fending off attacks from field of seven candidates, including each other. About half the two-hour program saw talk show host and former Wildrose Party leader Danielle ... Read More »
2 responsesBy KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The sights! The sounds! The smells! The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds are alive and bustling once again with the return of the annual summer event. With so much to see and do, the News had difficulty choosing what to try first when the Stampede officially opened Wednesday. The decision was made easily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 28th, 2022
On Sept. 10-11 at nine locations across Alberta, the 10th annual Step N’ Stride for the Parkinson Association of Alberta (PAA) is taking place. In Medicine Hat, the event will be happening on Sunday, September 11 starting at 1 p.m. at Kin Coulee Park. All the events across Alberta will be built the same way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat should apply for three major grants to pursue projects to commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic and also plant a tree, according to a recommendation from council’s Community Vibrancy Board. That advisory board reported to the public services committee in the spring that they were evaluating the impact of the pandemic ... Read More »
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