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Prairie Gleaners expansion will help boost production
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Gleaners takes donated off-grade surplus vegetables, lentils and beans from growers in the area and processes them to create dehydrated mixes that are distributed to those in need around the world. Past president Ed Codding spoke to members of the Horticulture Society on Monday evening. The Prairie Gleaners started in 2006 and, at ... Read More »
1 responseGas station in Redcliff robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2022
Redcliff RCMP are seeking information about an armed robbery of a local gas station on Tuesday early afternoon. At approximately 12:12 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station on the 1600 block of Broadway Avenue. Witnesses say a lone male entered the gas station with a firearm and ... Read More »
1 responseCity council begins new budget process today
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Interest rates are a hot topic in the community and within the city’s incoming budget documents, but the nature and time span of city borrowing could shield it from some of the pain of rising rates, say administrators. Councillors will begin a new budget process this year with a meeting of the Committee of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff native will vie for UCP’s Cypress-MH nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant One hat is in the ring to become the United Conservative Party candidate in Cypress-Medicine Hat: Redcliff native and Western Standard business manager James Finkbeiner has announced he wants the job. Finkbeiner told the News on Tuesday his focus is completing a move back to the area begun in the summer, and aiding Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH College has full slate of events planned for Metis Week
By KENDALL KING on November 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Medicine Hat College is inviting Hatters to explore and celebrate Metis culture during the school’s inaugural Metis Week with a variety of events open to the public. Celebrated annually in Alberta, Metis Week is a week dedicated to recognizing and honouring the history and culture of the Metis people – a distinct people born ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midnight Madness returns to downtown Friday for Christmas shoppers
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Midnight Madness is returning to downtown Friday from 4 p.m. until midnight. The Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with a downtown collective group of stakeholders, launches the event each year. According to the collective, all members in the downtown area are encouraged to participate. Support from businesses in 2021 was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body discovered in home following Saturday blaze
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2022
The body of a 54-year old male was discovered in a home in the 800 block of Ninth Street SE on Saturday when Medicine Hat police and fire responded to an early morning blaze at the residence. Police are continuing to investigate circumstances surrounding the man’s death, but at this time do not suspect them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make your own bird feeder at Saturday event
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2022
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is calling all birdwatchers for its Make A Pinecone Bird Feeder workshop, scheduled for Saturday at the Police Point Park Nature Centre. The event is open to the public, though registration is required, and will supply those in attendance with the components to construct their own pinecone bird feeder to take ... Read More »
2 responsesNon-academic staff at MHC agree to 3-year wage freeze
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Non-academic staff at Medicine Hat College have agreed to a three-year wage freeze as part of a four-year deal signed earlier this fall. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees represents 139 staff members at the post-secondary institution who ratified the agreement on Oct. 20, according to the latest report on collective bargaining published by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools discuss optional opioid overdose awareness training
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A draft of a new Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response Guidelines was reviewed at the regular meeting of the Medicine Hat Catholic School Division board meeting on Nov. 8. Hugh Lehr, associate superintendent Learning Services, presented the draft to the board. Board chair Kathy Glasgo asked if people in schools were being trained, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Car dealing couple pays big for fraud
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat couple convicted of fraudulent dealings at their used car business are required to pay $480,000 in restitution, and the man will spend two years behind bars. Darren Craig Brown and Tammy Monique Moroz pleaded guilty on Nov. 1 to separate single charges of fraud valued above $5,000 – namely reselling vehicles ... Read More »
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