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Swift Current RCMP searching for Hat man charged in rash of truck thefts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Swift Current are looking for a Medicine Hat man who they have charged with stealing a truck in that city this week during a rash of truck thefts in Southwest Saskatchewan. RCMP say that Nicholas Langille, 29, of Medicine Hat is at large and they have charged him after a grey 2005 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The life of a sheep shearer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alison Preston grew up in the Vauxhall area and currently calls Lethbridge home. Now in her seventh season, she quit her desk job in 2017 to become a full-time sheep shearer. After such great response last year, the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede asked her to come back again this year to give demonstrations ... Read More »
1 responseBetter Living hoping to attract more entries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews After a another poor crop of entries, organizers of the Better Living exhibit and competitions at the Stampede are determining how to grow interest in earning ribbons and prizes for garden produce and hobby projects. “It’s up a little bit from last year,” said Better Living organizer committee chair Cathy Treiber told the News. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Katch n’ Kennel fundraiser returns
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat SPCA is looking to raise $50,000 with the return of the popular Katch ‘n Kennel fundraiser. The last time this fundraiser was run was in 2019 and the MHSPCA are excited to bring it back again. Last year operating costs for the organization were $700,000 and they cared for 400 animals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New wind project in Forty Mile to begin construction
By ANNA SMITH Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 29th, 2023
Expected in the first quarter of 2025, ACCIONA Energía has announced the beginning of construction on a new wind project in the county of Forty Mile. The 280MW wind project, which will feature 49 Nordex turbines and will be ACCIONA Energía’s largest wind project in North America. It will be ACCIONA Energía’s largest wind project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From volunteer to Stampede president
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Darlene Keeler has waited a long time to take the reins at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede and could now oversee the last dash toward a major upgrade on the exhibition grounds. Keeler, the long-time volunteer who begins a two-year term as board’s first female board president of the area’s agricultural society, presided ... Read More »
1 response‘Busy year’ has all been intertwined with Medicine Hat: Smith
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s been quite a year for Danielle Smith, and it’s all been intertwined with Medicine Hat, the premier told the News this week. Smith emerged as the front-runner in the party leadership contest during a debate at the HALO hanger in Medicine Hat on July 27, 2022 before completing a political comeback that stunned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ask for traffic gates at several parks to be locked at night
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Seeking to disrupt a rise in bush parties and brawls, Medicine Hat Police have asked that traffic gates at several city parks be locked overnight. Police are also offering further explanation on a city program to lock the pedestrian tunnel under the CP rail yard overnight this winter, stating the risk of fire is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Promoting career pathways among top priorities in Smith’s mandate letter to education minister
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Establishing an online career counselling website to assist students and their parents with exploring career and post-secondary options is one of the goals Premier Danielle Smith outlined for Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides in a recently issued mandate letter. It notes $20 million will be invested over four years to promoting career pathways. Others ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calls for NHSP proposals begin on Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on July 28th, 2023
Calls for proposals for the New Horizons Seniors Program begin Tuesday, MP Glen Motz’s office announced Thursday. The federal grant supports community-based projects designed by and for seniors. “Seniors provide an incredible amount of wisdom and heritage to our society, and their contributions make Canada a better place,” Motz says in the release. “By investing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CMHA, Caregiver Lighthouse teaming up for Community Conversation
By FERNANDO MORENO-PRADO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Family caregivers will be able to find fellowship and community on Wednesday August 2 at the Veiner Centre. The Canadian Mental Health Association and the Caregiver Lighthouse will hold a Community Conversation event for family caregivers and service providers. The event is intended for people who provide personal care to their family members. This ... Read More »
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