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Farmers who are fans of clopyralid are being sought to do survey
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
Producers looking to grow wheat this season with a fondness for clopyralid have the opportunity to help further research for prevention of leaching into neighbouring soil, as part of a study with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Caitlin Watt, environmental chemistry research biologist, is looking for field sites to look at clopyralid or lontrel residues in ... Read More »
1 responseFibre Art and Pottery Studios partnering for spring sale on April 30 at Cultural Centre
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Fibre Arts and Pottery Studios are hosting a spring sale April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Centre. A variety of handmade items will be available at the sale including pottery, quilts, macrame and more. Cash only. No admission fee is required... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forty Mile’s annual dust abatement program accepting applications
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
Nobody likes excess dust in their yards. Fortunately for residents of the County of Forty Mile, time has come again for the Dust Abatement Cost-Sharing Program. The county will subsidize the first 200 metres of a dust abatement product placed on a developed road allowance near a residence, either for a calcium chloride or with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Etzikom Museum seeks grant funding for upgrades
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
With events like the long-awaited Date Night at the Museum on the way, Etzikom Museum & Canadian Historic Windmill Interpretive Centre is asking for support to help keep blowing away visitors for years to come. The museum is asking for a letter of support in regards to its application to the Co-op Community Spaces Grant. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade’s Gallery Play sessions perfect time for fun and education
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new weekend experience, which centres around learning through play, is coming to the Esplanade this spring. Gallery Play takes place each Saturday from 1-3 p.m, beginning April 23 until June 11, except for May 14. “It’s facilitated play,” Candace Lundrigan, Esplanade cultural public programmer, told the News. “It’s very responsive. It’s very flexible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grammy winner making first trip to the Hat
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz is excited to perform in Medicine Hat for the first time this summer, as part of his Lalalalivesongs North American tour. “I’ve never been to Medicine Hat and I’m so excited to be even just crossing Canada through Alberta,” Mraz told the News. “It’s an enormous honour and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cycle Guild has new name, same mission of bikes for all
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com While the name has changed, the Cycle Guild of Medicine Hat’s mission of providing bicycles to those in need locally remains the same. Founded in 2019, the Cycle Guild was originally known as Medicine Hat Cycle Co-Op, however following designation as a non-profit organization, the organization had to rebrand. The organization is compiled of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncs and Honky Tonks this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on April 21st, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede general manager Ron Edwards is excited for this weekend’s rodeo. The Stampede grounds field house will play host to the annual Broncs and Honky Tonks indoor spring rodeo. We’re very excited,” Edwards told the News. “It’s all coming together, we’re all set up. We’re ready for the spectators, the ... Read More »
2 responsesTrio arrested over production, distribution of counterfeit money
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Three adults are in custody following an investigation by Medicine Hat police and the ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit regarding the production and distribution of counterfeit bills. Throughout the month of April, several retailers within the city reported receiving counterfeit Canadian bills. MHPS and RPCU launched an investigation into the bills and on April ... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta Summer Games forced into smaller regional events
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Summer Games have been postponed to a later date, but the summer will still be packed with events across the region. A Tuesday release from the Southern Alberta Recreation Association announced the postponement of the Games, which were scheduled for July 6-9 in Raymond, but pointed out each of southern Alberta’s 13 ... Read More »
1 responseButterfly House at Windmill Garden Centre returns today
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Spring is in the air and butterflies are, too. Butterflies of all colours and sizes have returned to John’s Butterfly House at the Windmill Garden Centre. Beginning April 20, the butterfly house will once again be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly. “When people come there should be at ... Read More »
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