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Bikes and Boards event promises a fun time for the whole family
By JAMES TUBB on June 2nd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Whiskey District, Cycle Path and Boarding house are teaming up to kick off the summer this weekend. Saturday afternoon from 1-6 p.m. the Whiskey District will play host to the event Bikes and Boards, aimed at highlighting local talent and getting people together for a day of fun and celebration in the sun. ... Read More »
7 responsesWomen’s shelter adds text, web chat support options
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2022
Access to crisis support services is expanding for southeastern Albertans experiencing family violence, with the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s new text and web chat support options. Launched Wednesday, the services allow individuals experiencing family violence to speak with MHWSS crisis intervention staff, who can then provide support, offer resources, facilitate shelter intake and/or make ... Read More »
7 responsesNatural gas hits highest rate in decade
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The retail price for natural gas approached $10 per gigajoule in parts of Alberta for June, according to default rates released Wednesday, dragging up the price in Medicine Hat to $8.70 per gigajoule. That is the highest local default rate since 2012 and double the rate paid by Hatters not on fixed priced contracts. ... Read More »
9 responsesCrestwood Rec Centre closing for July for scheduled maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2022
The Crestwood Recreation Centre will close its doors for the month of July to allow for staff to perform “necessary maintenance” in the pool area. The entire facility – including the pool and fitness area – will be closed to the public until Tuesday, Aug. 2. “This scheduled maintenance is routine work which needs to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High boasts its diversity with Cultural Fair
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School were all smiles Tuesday, as they took part in the school’s inaugural Cultural Fair. The student-led event was first proposed by Grade 12 student council member Ladi Bil. “It was an opportunity for some students in our school, who are part of different cultures, to showcase and teach ... Read More »
3 responsesMiywasin, MHPL team to host Saamis Tepee tour
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Miywasin Friendship Centre and the Medicine Hat Public Library have partnered to host a Saamis Tepee tour, which highlights the site’s Indigenous history and cultural significance. The hour-long tour is set to take place Sunday with Indigenous and Métis representatives from Miywasin and the public library guiding the tour. Participants will learn about the ... Read More »
2 responsesHatters Help Ukraine doubles cash goal
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 1st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local group looking to help Ukrainian refugees resettle permanently in Medicine Hat has reached its initial goal of raising $50,000 in cash and gift cards, and is now seeking more help to finalize flights for more families. Hatters Help Ukraine announced last month it would initially focus on bringing four specific families to ... Read More »
1 responseCity turns attention to removal of common buckthorn at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat and the Society of Grasslands Naturalists are once again partnering in the removal of common buckthorn from Police Point Park. Classified as an invasive species, buckthorn threatens plants native to southeast Alberta and the region’s overall biodiversity. Since the partnership began in 2021, more than 75 buckthorn shrubs have been ... Read More »
2 responsesMajor solar play near Brooks receives partial approval
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 1st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a massive solar farm on 16 quarter-sections near Brooks can move ahead after it earned partial approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission last week. The Brooks Solar Farm is planned to be built on either side of Highway 36 between the Canadian Pacific railway tracks and Township Road 184 (Silver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in shooting-range gun theft makes appearance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 1st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man accused of ramming a stolen car through the garage door of a local shooting range and making off with firearms made his first appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday. Josh Munro, 21, was arrested in Strathmore on May 12 after Redcliff Mounties began investigating a crash-and-dash robbery at the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag Discovery Centre accepting summer internship applications
By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2022
Medicine Hat and area post-secondary students have an opportunity to gain first-hand farm management and education experience through the Ag Discovery Centre’s summer internship. The part-time internship will run from July 1 to Aug. 31. Chosen candidates will assist in livestock care and gardening, and will serve as a centre interpreter by guiding tours and ... Read More »
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