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Probus club off and running after hosting its Charter Day event
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat’s new Probus club is off to a successful start following its Oct. 6 Charter Day event. Held at the Veiner Centre, the public event included speeches, a celebratory lunch and the club’s charter issuance. Mayor Linnsie Clark also made an appearance. Probus is a professional business organization for retired or semi-retired seniors. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Office 231 starts up wish list drive for Ronald McDonald House
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Office 231, a group of five like-minded psychologists has started a wish list drive in support of the local Ronald McDonald House. Giving back to the community and creating visibility around important issues is important to those who work at Office 231, says Dr. Angela Irvine, a member of the group, was inspired by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor’s professional conduct hearing verdict will take a while
By KENDALL KING on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A professional conduct hearing for a Medicine Hat doctor accused of sexual assault concluded Friday, however it could be several weeks to months before a verdict is announced. Dr. Ian Gebhardt, a family physician operating in Medicine Hat since 2007, stood before an Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons hearing tribunal this week regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: Carry Drive’s new concrete islands explained
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mysterious concrete islands that appeared on Carry Drive after road construction this summer were explained at a city committee on Thursday. They are medians, officials said, and meant to protect drivers turning across lanes on the busy route without blocking those cars coming from behind. Councillors on the committee told officials they have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH ballot set, fifth candidate joins race
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant What was thought to be a three-way race now features five candidates to become the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat riding. The late addition of Jeevan Mangat, aligned with the Wildrose Independence Party, was added Thursday to the ballot that was finalized on Friday afternoon. Already registered are Premier Danielle Smith, who is seeking a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend set for just before the big day
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
Get into the spirit of the season with Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend taking place Oct. 28 and 29. The weekend kicks off at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 with Friday Fright Night Trivia. Registration is $20 per team of four to six people. Prizes will be awarded to the most knowledgeable teams. The party lasts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins Be The Change Award for longtime volunteering with Girl Guides
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Hatter Linda Gove is being recognized for her long-standing involvement in Girl Guides of Canada with Medicine Hat Police Service’s Be the Change Award. Created in honour of International Women’s Day, the award is given monthly to a community member who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls locally, while advancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Match Day to support Friends of McCoy being held today
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Match Day 22 is on today in an effort to raise money to build a theatre at Monsignor McCoy High School. “It is unbelievable the amount of awareness that has been developed over the last few weeks with this Match Day,” said Helen Snortland, co-chair of the Friends of McCoy Society. “We have cheques ... Read More »
1 responseSound Lovers holding grand opening at new location
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Sound Lovers Audio Video has a new location with a grand opening coming up next week on Oct. 28 and 29. Manufacturer representatives will be at the store to answer questions and talk to people, and refreshments from King Bagel will be available. For owner, John Foubert, the grand opening is more about where ... Read More »
3 responsesCity plans more EV charging stations
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Six electric vehicle charging stations could be installed in the city centre by next fall, a city committee heard Thursday. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a provincial agency that works with cities. It will pay about half the cost of placing four charging outlets at the recently finished Towne Square development across ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP’s Dirk makes pledge to seniors
By KENDALL KING on October 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn NDP candidate for the Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA seat, Gwendoline Dirk, laid out her and her party’s intention to reduce the cost of living for seniors Thursday, while heavily criticizing existing and former UCP policies affecting them. “We’d like to make life more affordable for seniors so they can enjoy their senior years and be ... Read More »
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