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Smith wins her seat in legislature
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 9th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier Danielle Smith won her byelection race on Tuesday night and kicked off her party’s unofficial re-election campaign in Medicine Hat, promising “substantial” health reforms, introducing affordability programs and standing up to Ottawa from her seat in the legislature. Smith collected 54.5 per cent of the vote in the contest that featured a tighter ... Read More »
1 responseTrio charged following police searched where drugs seized
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Three people are charged after police say that series of searches in late October turned up 104 grams of methamphetamine, 28 grams of fentanyl, a small amount of cocaine, ammunition and about $3,200 in cash. The ALERT Medicine Hat Organized Crime Unit announced Monday that three locations in Medicine Hat and one in Redcliff ... Read More »
1 responseMorishita says voters show they’re seeking a new option
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 9th, 2022
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita says Tuesday’s Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection results were disappointing both in terms of percentage points and voter turnout, but held firm that the numbers point to an increasing number of Albertans looking for a new option. The former mayor of Brooks accumulated 2,098 votes to finish third behind winner Danielle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ken Sauer School receives its LEED certification in ceremony
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This past Friday the gold standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification was unveiled at Ken Sauer School. The designation was achieved during construction but the ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic. Along with school administration, board members and senior executives from the Medicine Hat Public School Division, Ken Sauer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting Don’t Fall Behind Adult Activity Fair on Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Veiner Centre members are invited to the upcoming Don’t Fall Behind Adult Activity Fair, taking place Thursday at noon. The event, held in recognition of Falls Prevention Month, aims to raise awareness and promote involvement in clubs and activities which support independent ability. Hosted in partnership with a variety of regional organizations, including Alberta Health ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Legion gearing up for Remembrance Day
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Hatters are invited to pay their respects this Remembrance Day during the Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual memorial service and Remembrance Day parade. The public memorial service is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Esplanade’s main theatre. Following the ceremony, attendees will be invited to ... Read More »
1 responseDecision day for Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Voters in northern portions of Medicine Hat go to the polls today to either vote for a premier, or lodge their protest against her. New United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith told rallies of supporters and forum audiences this month that she has a mandate from her party to act on policy proposals to reform ... Read More »
1 responseTeam FreeWheel getting bikes to Hatters in need
By KENDALL KING on November 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Winter weather isn’t stopping a group of Medicine Hat Rotarians as they continue with their mission of donating bikes to Hatters in need. Team FreeWheel, a four-person Rotary Club of Medicine Hat working group, came together approximately two years ago and have gradually been increasing in capacity since. “As the Rotary Club, we like ... Read More »
1 responseCar wash passes to support Ronald McDonald House
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s newest carwash company is asking for the community’s assistance in raising $80,000 to support families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Eastern Montana. From now until Nov. 15, $10 of every $45 unlimited monthly wash pass sold at Mint Smartwash’s local location – situated at 110-1380 22 Street SE – ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil plans a long look before passing budget with proposed 4% tax hikes
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 8th, 2022
cgallant@.medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members didn’t debate the proposed 2023-24 city budget on Monday, but said a new engagement process will see lengthy discussions before anything is adopted by year end. “This will give us plenty of time before we begin deliberations,” said Mayor Linnsie Clark, stating that even with a “committee of the whole” meeting next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Only 4,231 Brooks-MH residents cast advance vote
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews About half the number of voters in the region took part in advance voting last week compared to the 2019 general election, according to figures released Monday by Elections Alberta. A total of 4,231 ballots were cast over five days at locations in Redcliff, Brooks and Bassano ahead of general voting today. That equates ... Read More »
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