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Redcliff Legion struggles to recover from misappropriated funds
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Legion is in financial trouble and has put out a plea to members of the community to save this long-running local institution. President Michael Lee Sanders has developed a slogan called Save the Legion for $1. If everyone in the regional community donated $1 to the cause, it could raise enough funds ... Read More »
1 responseWalking path from Dunmore to Medicine Hat being considered by Cypress County
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A pedestrian walking path from Dunmore to Medicine Hat is being looked into by Cypress County. A route has not yet been chosen and several variables need to be considered. The first step was putting a request for decision before council on Wednesday to allocate $10,000 from the 2022 public works budget to procure ... Read More »
1 responseHonouring the world’s most proficient accidental cooker
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2022
Tuesday was National Microwave Oven Day, a day to celebrate something that was invented by accident but can now be found in over 90% of households. It’s unclear why Dec. 6 was chosen since the patent was applied for on Oct. 8, 1945 by Raytheon. One of their engineers, Percy Spencer, was working on a ... Read More »
1 responseCrown stays charges against 19-year-old Coutts border protest participant
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 8th, 2022
A former Raymond man arrested last February in connection with the protest at the Coutts border is no longer facing prosecution. Charges of mischief to property and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose against Janx Zaremba were stayed by the Crown Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. A stay of proceedings allows the Crown ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of fraud must re-engage lawyer or represent himself
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man facing fraud charges will need to re-engage his lawyer or be prepared to represent himself next month, a judge told Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday. Chad Dale Fontaine faces three separate sets of charges that he committed fraud valued greater than $5,000 between 2019 and 2021. All three are ... Read More »
1 responseHut 8’s Ontario expansion fighting several hurdles as Bitcoin slides
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cryptocurrency miner Hut 8 says it is performing well despite a steep decline in Bitcoin prices, but it says its expansion foray in Ontario is facing challenges, according to recent financial reports. The dataprocessing firm with major operations in Medicine Hat, announced Nov. 28 it would suspend operations in Ontario related to a contract ... Read More »
1 responseHorsefly spillway approved near Taber, though for more money than first thought
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews TABER A bid to build the initial phase of the Horsefly spillway near Taber worth $25 million has been accepted by the Municipal District of Taber, though that amount is 25 per cent more than a five-year-old estimate. The M.D. council approved the move at special meeting on Nov. 7 where they heard seven ... Read More »
1 responseFilm aims to preserve history, future of Monarch Theatre
By KENDALL KING on December 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat-born filmmaker’s documentary about the Monarch Theatre is set to be released early next year, but its trailer is premiering Dec. 21 to commemorate the theatre’s 111th anniversary. Luke Fandrich – who is also known by his production company and brand’s name Editing Luke – became interested in the theatre’s history several ... Read More »
1 responseApplications are open for Canada Summer Jobs program
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2022
The 2023 Canada Summer Jobs program officially launched on Nov. 30. Funding to hire summer students can be applied for between now and Jan. 12, 2023 by not-for-profit, public sector and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. CSJ is a government program designed to assist those between the ages of 15 and 30 in ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil OKs low-income utility relief
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has approved a utility relief program for low-income earners in the Hat despite some concerns that the money may not flow directly to those most in need. The program, drawn up by administrators last month, will provide a total of $300 to Hatters who fall under certain income levels to offset higher ... Read More »
1 responseSupport those in need with Pottery Association’s Clay It Forward
By KENDALL KING on December 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Pottery Association has launched its second annual Clay It Forward fundraiser in support of the Mustard Seed. A silent auction-style fundraiser, Clay It Forward is a collaborative fundraising initiative which involves Medicine Hat and area potters, as well as local businesses. “A group of nine artists volunteered to participate in the fundraiser ... Read More »
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