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Accused kidnapper to face judge and jury
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping has elected to have the matter dealt with at King’s Bench by judge and jury, Medicine Hat Court of Justice heard on Tuesday. Lester Landry was charged in January after Medicine Hat Police said the well-known advocate for people with disabilities had confined a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired teachers celebrate 50th anniversary
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association celebrated 50 years on May 5 at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. Several former presidents of the association were in attendance and current president, Mel Deydey, was the emcee for the evening. President of the provincial Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portion of Saratoga Trail temporarily closed for work
By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Starting today, a portion of Saratoga Trail will be closed for rehabilitation. The City announced Monday the closure will start near South Railway Street SE and continues until just south of the businesses along the Factory Street SE curve. The work, which they say is expected to last up to five weeks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Food to add 300 temp foreign workers, asks Brooks council for housing help
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews JBS Food plans to add 300 temporary foreign workers to staff its meat processing plant in Brooks, which has kicked off housing discussions in that city. Brooks city councillors received the information at an April 25 meeting from economic development officials, according to newly released minutes, and the issue will return for discussion at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newell County implements fire ban with dry conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The County of Newell enacted a full fire ban on Monday stating that fire threat is “extreme” considering current hot, dry, windy conditions and the need for fire crews elsewhere in Alberta. Much of the province is under an state of emergency to fight a record number of forest fires in the north, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Parks pauses removal plans for Elkwater marina
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Alberta Parks has temporarily paused plans to remove of the Elkwater marina while talks with boat owners continue this summer. That comes after residents of the town site others who rent annual slips objected to an end to overnight docking in a plans of a major refurbishment announced last month. They said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astronomy club hosting star gazing event on May 27
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2023
Hatters are turning their eyes to the skies – or more specifically, the stars – during the Medicine Hat Astronomy Club’s annual Public Star Party and Spring Open House. Taking place at 8 p.m. May 27 at the Sunridge Observatory, the free event offers amateur astronomers and hobbyists an opportunity to view the night sky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food Truck Frenzy back in action
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2023
Hatters can look forward to flavour and fun again this summer as the Food Truck Frenzy festival returns to Kin Coulee Park. This year’s festival will feature nine local food trucks, serving up everything from refreshing lemonade to poutine to mini doughnuts. The food trucks will be parked near the Kin Coulee bandshell from 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DogGos Daycare and Kennel offering something different
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com DogGos Daycare and Kennel opened on Feb. 1 this year and they offer daycare, boarding, training and grooming. The business is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. The area is fully air conditioned and as you walk in the front door, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Public Library hosting mental health fair
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2023
Medicine Hat Public Library and community partners are hosting a public mental health fair Saturday afternoon, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The fair, which will be held in various areas of the library, will feature an array of free activities and education opportunities geared towards all ages. To kick things off, attendees are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Friends of Medicare chapter hosting health forum
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The local chapter of Friends of Medicare will hold a forum on Wednesday on health issues and position of local candidates in the current provincial election. The head of the Palliser Friends of Medicare, which advocates for improved and public healthcare services, says that all candidates have been invited to take ... Read More »
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