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Canada needs to act fast on nation’s agricultural skills crisis: report
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In April, RBC released its 2023 report on agriculture called Farmers Wanted: the labour renewal Canada needs to build the next green revolution. The report states that “Canada’s agricultural skills crisis is already one of the world’s worst, adding the nation has “one of the highest skills shortages in food production compared to other ... Read More »
1 responseCopper tubing theft will cost News about $6,000, net thief about $5
By KENDALL KING on June 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com While the News is used to covering crime in Medicine Hat, it isn’t quite as familiar with being a victim of it. However, on May 19, an HVAC worker hired by the News noticed that approximately five feet of copper tubing had been stolen from the rooftop air conditioning unit of the News building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre celebrating seniors next week
By KENDALL KING on June 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre is celebrating Hatters aged 50-plus during Seniors Week, which runs June 5-11. “Seniors Week is recognized annually right across Alberta,” Veiner Centre executive director Cori Fischer told the News. “The theme this year is ‘Aging is More,’ and what our focus is, is to get Hatters excited about aging and ... Read More »
1 responseBig Marble Go Centre celebrating sponsor company at free public event
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2023
Big Marble Go Centre is inviting Hatters to a celebration of its community sponsor Big Marble Farms on June 17 from 2-5 p.m. The free public event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark and a representative of Big Marble. Following the ceremony, members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Queen tribute concert comes to the Hat’s Esplanade on Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2023
Hatters, get ready to rock as the live stage production Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic hits the Esplanade stage Sunday. A recreation of Queen’s 1986 It’s a Kinda Magic world tour concert, the tribute production is internationally acclaimed, and has been touring the globe for the past 13 years. Medicine Hat is one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta showcasing trio of artists in residence
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medalta is inviting Hatters to visit its 2023 International Artists in Residence solo exhibition, running now until July 9, and encouraging them to ponder the immense questions each artist explores through their work. This year’s exhibition includes works by three long-term artists in residence: Tomo Ingalls, Daniel Labutes and Corwyn Lund. Hanging In by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Tractor assists students in Ag-Pro careers and technology course
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A group of 12 students from Irvine School were at Western Tractor this week as part of a pilot for the new Ag-Pro careers and technology foundations options. The students were split into three groups and each went off to learn a different area of the dealership – sales, parts and service. The News ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Businesses formally oppose N. Railway shelter
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A permit to allow a sober living transitional shelter on N. Railway Street has been formally challenged by a business and property owner in the area, the News has learned. The city’s subdivision and appeal board convened Tuesday to hear arguments against the Mustard Seed’s proposal to develop a storefront to accommodate up to ... Read More »
1 responseGiant chess set open for the summer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The giant chess set between the library and courthouse first opened in 2005. Inspiration behind the idea came to Dr. Bill Taylor during a trip to Europe in 2003 when he saw an outdoor chess set in Salzburg, Austria. Upon returning, he began the process to get one in Medicine Hat. “It exists today ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public donations at Food Round Up event top 20,000 pounds for the Root Cellar
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2023
Staff at Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub are grateful to Hatters for donating 20,000-plus pounds of food through the organization’s inaugural Food Round Up event, held May 27. Carried out by volunteers from the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, McCoy Colts football team and Ironhorse Energy Services, the non-perishable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for May
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2023
Submitted results from the Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club for the month of May, 2023. Tues., May 2 North/South 1. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford 2. Lorena Kelly – Maggie Burrows East/West 1. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Terry Noble – Marnie Burry Fri., May 5 North/South 1. Rita Langford – Bob Faith 2. ... Read More »
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