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Turkey advocates open nominations for inaugural Wishbone Awards
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Nominations are open for the inaugural Wishbone Awards by Think Turkey, which recognize unsung community heroes who help wishes come true for those in need. Think Turkey was launched in 2019 and is a partnership between Turkey Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors’ Turkey Primary Processing Sector Members, a national, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miss World Canada shares experiences with local students as first Indigenous winner in 72 years
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This week at schools within the Medicine Hat Public School Division, 2022 Miss World Canada Emma Morrison has been speaking to students as part of the division’s First Nations, Metis and Inuit speaker’s series. Since winning the crown last November, Morrison has spoken at approximately 20 schools and hopes to visit more. “It’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yard waste collection could soon be seeking food scraps
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Once again the city’s solid waste department is encouraging residents to dispose of jack-o-lanterns in their yard waste bin, but tossing inedible veggies in the green bins could become more common in the future. The summer service accepts most organic garden produce ± tree and vegetable matter – and will operate this season until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign now underway
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The annual poppy campaign is underway in Medicine Hat as the Royal Canadian Legion moves toward the Remembrance Day observance on Nov. 11. Sheila Donner, president of the Legion’s Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17, says donation boxes are now located at a variety of local businesses and booths at five main locations in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte X-country shaping individuals, not just athletes
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Cross-country at Eagle Butte High School is not considered an individual sport, rather coach Darryl Smith creates a team atmosphere to support students of all abilities and levels to be successful. “When I talk about the program it’s the idea of having a set of guidelines and meeting the expectation of what came before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive hosts beginner embroidery program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2023
Hatters wanting to get out and about during winter months can take part in a new workshop. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a series of nature-themed embroidery workshops, starting with Stitch Along-Beginner Beaver-Embroidery 101. The workshop runs Sunday from 1-3 p.m and is for beginners or people who have little to no knowledge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Single-rate power price takes effect for all customers
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A single power rate is now in effect in Medicine Hat as changes brought about in response to spiking summer power costs came into play Nov. 1. It’s the first time in nearly 15 years that the city utility company has not charged the average of major Alberta power providers to default-price customers. And, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to Horticultural Society’s AGM and to hear from special-guest speaker
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The next Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society annual general meeting will be held Nov. 13 at 6:15 p.m. in the theatre of Medicine Hat Public Library. The library will open for regular hours until 5 p.m. and then reopen at 6 p.m. specifically for this event. Horticulture expert Lyndon Penner will be speaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society to hold November meeting at Patterson Armouries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews This month’s meeting of the Historical Society has been moved to the Patterson Armouries to match the theme of the month. The Nov. 15 evening meeting will include guided tours of the Regimental museum of the South Alberta Light Horse. Former society president Wes Krause and Bruce Sheppard have arranged the evening. The facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breach charged dropped against Hulgaard long after penalties would have expired
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Charges that a man who pleaded guilty to promoting racial hatred broke his probation have been withdrawn after more than two years of legal proceedings in Medicine Hat. Loki Holger Hulgaard, 40, was sentenced in late 2020 to the charge, but later unsuccessfully challenged his guilty plea and then was subsequently charged with failing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City power plans upgrades for ‘east ring’ of line
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s power distribution department plans to complete upgrades of the “ring” around city limits and will outline plans to the public at an open house tonight at city hall. All major departments will answer operational questions and outline priority projects from 4-8 p.m. tonight. In terms of power distribution, that is a multi-year ... Read More »
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