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West named active police chief during search

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 28th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com While the Medicine Hat Police Commission embarks on their search for a new police chief, longtime MHPS member Joe West has stepped into the role of acting chief. West was born and raised in Medicine Hat, but left the city to attend the University of Calgary. Following graduation, he spent two years as a ... Read More »

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Safety coalition bike rodeo next week

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 28th, 2022

The South Eastern Alberta Traffic Safety Coalition is once again hosting its bike rodeo. From 3-5 p.m. June 1 in the River Valley Community Church parking lot at 1101 Queen St., the SEATSC will run the free community event open to all in an effort to promote safe bike riding. Kids and youth can test ... Read More »

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Open house on off-leash policy next Thursday

By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2022

The City of Medicine Hat is reaching out to residents and trail users to share information and garner feedback on a proposed policy outlining criteria on how off-leash areas will be designed for the community. The city announced in a Friday release it will be hosting an open house to view the draft off-leash policy ... Read More »

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Dirk to seek NDP nomination for Brooks-MH

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Though Alberta’s next provincial election is a year away, Hatter Gwendolyn Dirk has already announced her intention to seek nomination as the NDP’s MLA candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat. Dirk, who was born in rural Saskatchewan but has resided in Alberta for 30-plus years, says she never planned on becoming a political candidate. She says ... Read More »

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City’s one-year e-scooter pilot project launches Thursday

By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2022

A new mode of transportation launched in Medicine Hat on Thursday, as the city and Bird Canada rolled out a collaborative e-scooter pilot project. The one-year pilot is being funded and operated by Bird Canada, a company specializing in electric vehicle sharing, with the City of Medicine Hat providing program framework. “We’re excited to bring ... Read More »

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Kin Coulee closes to vehicles until Sunday for obstacle race

By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2022

Kin Coulee Park is closed to vehicular traffic from now until May 29, as the park prepares to host Conquer the Coulee, an annual obstacle course race. The park remains open to pedestrians... Read More »

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Cactus Rose Quilter’s Guild hosting quilt show June 3-4

By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2022

The Cactus Rose Quilter’s Guild’s bi-annual quilt show is back on after a temporary hiatus due to the pandemic. The show will be returning to the Medicine Hat Curling Club on June 3 from noon to 8 p.m. and June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will feature a variety of quilts ... Read More »

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Worden cleared in ‘thorough’ investigation

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The first meeting of Medicine Hat’s Police Commission since former chief Mike Worden’s resignation Monday provided little additional information about what transpired prior to Worden’s departure. A report by Global News, published Wednesday, alleges Worden left the service following an external investigation into non-workplace misconduct relating to sexual behaviour. Specifically called into question, was ... Read More »

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Echo Dale access limited this week with hot air balloon festival

By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2022

Access to Echo Dale Regional Park will likely be limited this week as a result of the Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival, which begins today and runs through Sunday. A Wednesday release from the city says public parking and accessible parking stalls will be available at the swim centre and overflow areas, while volunteer ... Read More »

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Cactus Rose Quilters warming hearts for years

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com For more than 15 years, members of the Cactus Rose Quilters’ Guild have been providing comfort quilts to individuals in need, both locally and beyond. Each year, the guild – comprised of Medicine Hat and area quilters and sewers – donates approximately 100 handmade quilts to individuals impacted by natural disasters, house fires, illness, ... Read More »

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