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First-time musical director says sold-out ‘9 to 5’ a true team effort
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 5th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Breaking previous ticket sale records, Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s upcoming offering, 9 to 5, promises a fresh retelling of the classic 1980 film. Directed by Travis Boser, who previously directed MHMT’s Mambo Italiano, this will be his first time taking the reins on a musical, seeking to expand his skills. “I’ve had to learn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification: Tree planting not part of Veiner Centre’s themed dinner
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An article published April 4, “Tree planting and dinner event planned at Veiner Centre for Earth Day,” said tree-planting was part of an upcoming event, but that is not the case. The Veiner Centre is not hosting a tree planting event during its Earth-Day themed dinner event planned on April 16. Veiner Centre members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business fees went up for some, down for others
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Changes to city licensing fees earlier this year raised costs for about 1,500 business owners, but fees fell for 1,900 others, while the licensing department still requires the general tax base to cover its costs, a city committee heard Thursday. The development and infrastructure committee heard that despite changes that saw general commercial licences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat firefighters set for annual rooftop campout for charity
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Local firefighters are once again preparing to spend two nights and three days camping on the roof of Fire Station No. 2 to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. This year firefighters across the country are celebrating a 70-year partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada for the ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign that raises money to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local candidates suggest their party best to tackle troubling times, home and away
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Although divided by party lines, local candidates for the three major parties in the upcoming election say change is needed at the federal level to address rising cost of living across the country. Incumbent Glen Motz of the Conservatives held an open house Thursday evening to connect with local voters and answer questions from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraud charges tacked on for man already in hot water after drug raid
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A man arrested in a series of drug raids last month faces new fraud charges. Omar Farhat, 50, appeared Thursday in provincial Court of Justice at Medicine Hat to hear the charges and conduct a bail hearing. It is alleged that he obtained and used false identification, committed fraud and theft over $5,000, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College early-learning specialist urges families to get kids outside
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat College early learning and childcare instructor, who was recently recognized with the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association innovation in Teaching Award, is sharing tips to help parents encourage children to spend more time playing outdoors. Jennifer Usher says the warm weather offers kids opportunities to interact with their environment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: St. Mary’s Irrigation District allocates 12 inches per acre, back to normal after drought worries
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The St. Mary’s Irrigation District has set its initial allocation to members at 12 inches per acre, a return to typical levels after drought worries over the past two years. The level was announced April 2 at the district’s annual general meeting in Lethbridge at one-acre foot, or 1,200 cubic metres per acre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree planting and dinner event planned at Veiner Centre for Earth Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting an Earth Day-themed dinner event on April 16 to celebrate Mother Nature, and guests will be able to plant a tree in honour of the occasion. “Plant trees, save the Earth and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and fellow community members,” reads a promotional ad. Veiner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biodiesel company that once planned facility near the Hat faces shareholder challenge
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Cielo Waste Solutions, which shifted plans away from building a biodiesel refinery near Medicine Hat last year before changing course again this month, now faces a challenge from a major shareholder which wants to replace its entire board. That, say Cielo officials, is due to a disagreement about strategic direction, which it argued would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province bolsters firefighter support with $1-million investment
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government says all municipalities, First Nations and Métis settlements in Alberta are eligible to apply for new funding through the Fire Service Training Program Grant. Wednesday the province announced it would be investing an additional $1 million that will be distributed to more than 65 communities to support local firefighter training efforts ... Read More »
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