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Ukrainian-Canadian cyclist fundraiser makes tour stop in the Hat
By KENDALL KING on May 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Ukrainian-Canadian cyclist Dariy Khrystyuk stopped in Medicine Hat and met with members of the local Ukrainian community last week while completing a 5,000-plus kilometre ride to raise money for his homeland. Born in Ukraine, Khrystyuk has lived in Canada since the age of 10. Though he was not residing in Ukraine at the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Medicine Hat on Thursday for four days
By KENDALL KING on May 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival organizers are hoping to lift Hatters’ spirits and raise awareness of the importance of mental health during the festival’s return this weekend. Kicking off Thursday evening, the four-day festival is a partner initiative between local hot air balloon pilots Willy and Cindy Taillon and Medicine Hat-based Our Collective ... Read More »
1 responseCrescent Heights HS brings back Battle of the Bands
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights High School is bringing back the Battle of the Bands this coming Friday. Maria Middlemiss, student council member, explained the idea came up to revive the event and interest is high. On the program are six bands and three solo artists with performers from both junior and high school. Teacher Heather McCaig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-time Rose Bowl winner earns scholarship to Yale
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2023
One of Medicine Hat’s own is off to the Ivy League. Hatter Laec Lorentzen will be headed to New Haven, Connecticut come September to attend Yale University. Having earned a full-ride scholarship, Lorentzen plans to study music, as well as mechanical engineering. “Representing Medicine Hat at an elite school is pretty neat,” Lorentzen told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist with MS crossing Canada to raise awareness, funds
By KENDALL KING on May 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com While cycling across Canada to raise awareness of and support for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Jonathan Allenger made several stops in southeastern Alberta, including Medicine Hat and Irvine. After being diagnosed in 2013 with MS, an autoimmune disease affecting nerves in the brain and spine, Allenger began cycling as a way to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocates await bylaw amendment to allow cat TNR program
By KENDALL KING on May 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat’s feline overpopulation issue becomes ever more dire, local animal welfare advocates and concerned citizens are eagerly awaiting bylaw amendments which would allow for a trap-neuter/spay-release (TNR) program to operate within the city. Medicine Hat SPCA board chair Linda Tooth says the city must act on the issue already long out of ... Read More »
1 responseHat’s air quality rating hit 10+ on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat hit a high of 10+ on Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index on Saturday as wildfire smoke hung thick over the city, limiting visibility and sunlight, and casting an orange-ish glow. A rating of 10+ is the highest rating on the AQHI and signals very high risk to health. When air quality is rated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance voting begins today in the Hat
By KENDALL KING on May 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Advance voting is now underway at various locations in Medicine Hat and surrounding area. Four advance voting stations are set up within the city ahead of the May 29 Alberta general election; two in each riding, as well as a touring station through Elkwater, Irvine, Dunmore, in Dunmore, Irvine, Bow Island, Suffield and Seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers’ Market season begins this weekend at Stampede Grounds
By Medicine Hat News on May 20th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Farmers’ Market returns Saturday to the Stampede Grounds for its 26th season. The market will run each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 7. Admission is free. “The Farmers’ Market continues to be a staple at the Stampede Grounds, thanks to the many vendors who participate and the public ... Read More »
1 responseFormer PC minister Lukaszuk stumps for NDP’s Cathy Hogg
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 20th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hoping to reach disaffected conservatives, former PC cabinet minister Thomas Lukaszuk is in Medicine Hat this weekend to endorse and door knock for New Democrat candidate Cathy Hogg. Some prominent local supporters of the UCP and leader Danielle Smith say however, he’ll receive a poor reception. “I’m more concerned about the future of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vehicle collision near Alberta border knocks power out for many in southwest Sask.
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Crews in southwest Saskatchewan worked overnight to restore power in a wide area near the Alberta boundary after a vehicle crash knocked out power late Thursday evening. The accident occurred before 11 p.m. on May 18. SaskPower estimated that full restoration would be complete by noon on Friday for towns and rural areas around ... Read More »
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