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Local business making effort to support Indigenous entrepreneurs
By KENDALL KING on October 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat business is working to support and amplify Indigenous entrepreneurs through experience and resource sharing, and is challenging other businesses to do the same. Sweet Pure Honey co-founders Stella Sehn and Sheldon Hill have long believed ethics a vital aspect of business practice. But after receiving a Better Business Bureau ethics award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morishita aims for Alberta Party resurgence in Brooks-Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Barry Morishita has been the leader of the Alberta Party for almost a year – a party looking for new footing after being shut out of the legislature in the last election. “It’s hard when you aren’t part of the legislature, and don’t have a seat, to get some attention. It’s been one of ... Read More »
9 responsesMHC students getting the most out of adopt-a-pond program
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The education team at Medicine Hat College adopted Connaught Pond two years ago and duties are shared among all the classes. When a group adopts a pond, they agree to visit the pond as a group (of four or more members)Â at least once or twice a year. Additionally, one or more members agrees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation seeks nominations for five Queen’s Jubilee Medals
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is looking to recognize five community members with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals, and is requesting nominations from the public. Awarded to individuals who perform outstanding acts of service, the medals are a one-time commemoration of the late monarch’s 70-year reign, an honour formally recognized by the Governor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana Fish and Wildlife mulling decision to allow bow-hunting cull of urban deer in Havre
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 18th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Bow hunters in Havre, Mont. may be issued special hunting licenses to cull urban deer within the U.S. city located south of Medicine Hat. The plan put forward by Havre city council this summer will be debated at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. It would allow bow hunters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager dies in Highway 41 rollover
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A teenaged driver is dead after a rollover on Highway 41 north of New Brigden, the Consort RCMP detachment has said. The crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, and involved one pickup truck pulling a trailer and skid-steer. The male driver, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene near Township Road 325, ... Read More »
12 responsesCF Industries signs major carbon capture deal for plant in Louisiana
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CF Industries says it has signed on o the largest carbon capture agreement of its kind to sequester emissions from its Donaldson, La. plant site. The company announced in August it would spend US$198 million to install a carbon dioxide compressor and dehydration unity at the ammonia plant capable of handling 2 million tonnes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Cop guilty of assault appealing sentence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat police officer found guilty of assaulting a teen after a round of ding-dong-ditch is appealing his summary conviction and a suspended sentence with 18 months probation. Friday’s arraignments list at Court of King’s Bench in Medicine Hat shows Myles Barry Stieger – who represented himself in proceedings this summer – has ... Read More »
5 responsesByelection Tidbits: Buffalo Party on sideline
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The newly formed Buffalo Party of Alberta – a libertarian group registered with Alberta Elections this year – will not run a candidate in Brooks-Medicine Hat. A statement to the News outlines the party’s belief in “parliamentary tradition” to allow a new premier to win a seat in the legislature. New United Conservative Leader ... Read More »
1 responseMoose Rec Centre reopens Monday after initial date pushed back
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Moose Recreation Centre and arena will reopen Monday, according to a city release, after a delay last month following extensive renovations. The concrete slab, boards and chiller plant were replaced this summer after council dedicated $1.2 million for the construction project in a budget update late last year. As well, an additional $900,000 ... Read More »
3 responsesEsplanade’s Great Pumpkin Smash returns for an explosive good time
By KENDALL KING on October 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Get ready for a day of fun and gourd times during the Esplanade’s Great Pumpkin Smash taking place Oct. 29 from 1-3:30 p.m. Returning for its second year, the free family event is a celebration of fall in all its forms as attendees can enjoy autumn-themed treats and activities, before dropping a pumpkin off ... Read More »
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