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Halloween is only fun if it’s safe
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is sharing tips to help Hatters stay safe while having fun this Halloween. “For the young children who are going out trick-or-treating, we want to see them being out with a parent or a trusted adult and staying with that adult as they do their trick-or-treating,” Sgt. Adam Gregory ... Read More »
1 responseBlayone centres Independence campaign around freedom
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Bob Blayone says his Métis heritage has instilled in him a love of freedom that drew him to the Independence Party of Alberta. That’s why the Peace River man who spent decades in the oilpatch and supporting traditional conservative parties is in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection to challenge United Conservative leader Danielle Smith for ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness Briefs: Big Marble signs long-term contract with Pik’n’Pak Produce group
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Big Marble Greenhouse has announced it has inked a five-year marketing deal with central Alberta growers that comprise “Pik’n’Pak Produce.” Terms were not disclosed but Big Marble VP of sales and marketing Jonathon Schow said in a release consumers habits and the wholesale market are continuously changing. “Sustainability is top of mind across our ... Read More »
1 responseHalloween Q&A with experts
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A group of little experts helped the News get in the spooky spirit by sharing their thoughts on Halloween. The News: Why do we carve pumpkins at Halloween? Avery (Grade 2): Because then you can have roasted pumpkin seeds. Aiden (Grade 2): Because they’re outside decorations that don’t get blown away by the wind. ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s crop report shows better numbers than five-, 10-year averages
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The final crop report of 2022 shows Alberta producers are closing out the growing season ahead of the five- and 10-year yield averages, and in good condition for the upcoming year. Dry and cool weather conditions starting off the season, above average rainfall and warm temperatures lasting from late spring through the summer, aided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Hotel coming all the way down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Demolition began Friday at the site of the Royal Hotel, which was destroyed by fire six weeks ago, while investigators await making a final determination on the cause. Firefighters fought the blaze for most of a day Sept. 16 after receiving calls of smoke coming from the rear entrance. Traffic was diverted for most ... Read More »
1 responseCity’s power company joins Electricity Transition Hub
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s municipal power distribution company will some join of the nation’s largest utility providers to study how to ramp up use of new low-carbon power, storage and grid management technology. Federal officials announced the project with a $1.6-million grant on Friday at a renewable energy conference in Toronto. Canadian Renewable Energy Association will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College education students produce and star in their own musical
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Students in Medicine Hat College and Mount Royal University’s collaborative education program are learning key skills through a student-led production of Journey of the Noble Gnarble. Based on the children’s book of the same name, the musical production tells the story of a small deep sea fish – the Noble Gnarble – who dreams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous paramedic student following the best path forward
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Getting a high school diploma was a struggle for Ina Fairbanks, but she completed it and is now in the Applied Bachelors and Health and Science Paramedic Program at Medicine Hat College. She has decided to extend her program time, finishing the degree in five years rather than three. “I really struggled graduating from ... Read More »
1 responseNDP critic slams UCP’s record on ag production
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Signals from new Premier Danielle Smith on boosting irrigation and pursuing knock-on benefits in the agriculture sector don’t make up for a poor record, according to the NDP agriculture critic. Heather Sweet told the News on Thursday that all parties agree broadening the rural economy and processing more raw farm produce in Alberta is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID outbreak at Maple Creek healing lodge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Corrections Canada says it is monitoring four cases of COVID-19 at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge near Maple Creek, Sask., and putting preventative measures in place to avoid further spread. That could limit visitors to the correctional facility and will result in increased use of personal protective equipment. A release Thursday states there are ... Read More »
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