Local News
Get ready for some live music
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2022
After a particularly lengthy hiatus, concert season is on the cusp of returning to Medicine Hat. On top of the Stampede’s star-studded lineup for 2022, the Esplanade will welcome a number of high-profile acts as well, including Jann Arden and Jason Mraz. Arden will make her way to Medicine Hat on June 30 as part ... Read More »
1 responsePoilievre campaigns in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Pierre Poilievre arrived in Alberta on Monday, shook hands rather than eat during a $200-per-plate fundraising dinner and then spoke for an hour to rounds of applause from 600 Medicine Hatters at the Cypress Centre. The Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate told them that economic and political systems in Canada were “unjust’ and ... Read More »
2 responsesLysak headed to trial in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 12th, 2022
One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the protest in Coutts earlier this year, is headed directly to trial. Christopher Lysak, who remains in custody but appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury. An agent for the accused’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plans to review off-leash areas
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city will begin looking at potential changes to where off-leash dogs are allowed after tales of conflict on the trail system cropped up in masterplan engagement surveys last year. Officials told council’s public services committee early Monday it has begun work examining off-leash areas in the city, specifically natural areas that often border ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH College board of governors adds two new members
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat fire chief Brian Stauth is one of two new members of the Medicine Hat College board of governors. The appointment was announced in this week’s orders from council listing released by the provincial government, and also extends the term of current board of governors chair Sarah MacKenzie. David Hoekstra, general manager of ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta government takes aim at wild boars
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government announced Tuesday the expansion of the Wild Boar Control Program, which includes active surveillance and trapping plans, a compensation payout for farmers who suffer damage by wild boars and two bounty programs. Wild boars are an invasive species which exist throughout the province. Since January 2021, they have been found in 28 ... Read More »
2 responsesWarrant officer under investigation marches to Ottawa to protest vaccine mandates
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Canadian Armed Forces warrant officer walking from Vancouver to Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccination requirements, arrived in Medicine Hat on the evening of April 7 and will proceed through the city, departing Saturday. James Topp began his campaign, #CanadaMarches, on Feb. 20 and expects to reach Ottawa by mid to late June. Topp, ... Read More »
1 responsePower back for Maple Creek residents, but not for all in surrounding area
By Medicine Hat News on April 9th, 2022
Maple Creek residents once again have power following a storm which brought heavy snow and high winds Tuesday. Deputy Mayor Len Barkman confirmed to the News on Friday afternoon that power was restored to both the north and south sides of town several hours earlier than the expected time of 10 p.m. However, while lights ... Read More »
1 responseLocal jobless rate falls again in March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The local unemployment rate fell again in March as the province gained about 7,200 jobs, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. The jobless figure for the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region was 5.5 per cent for the month, down 1.1 percentage points from February and well below the 9.5 per cent rate posted one year ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation seeks public feedback through Vital Conversations Survey, Vital People Awards
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com With the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s annual Vital Conversations Event quickly approaching, the organization is encouraging Hatters and those living in the southeast region of the province to take part in the 2022 Vital Conversations Survey and Vital People Awards nomination process. CFSEA’s Vital Event aims to measure the vitality of communities in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domestic killer gets life, no parole for 13 years
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 9th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A city man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years for killing his common-law wife with a box cutter last fall. Tim Faulkner gave no statement to the court, and only answered ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to questions at Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday. He pled ... Read More »
1 response
