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Martens-Lagasse pleads guilty to second-degree murder
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 28th, 2022
It was a long drive from Kelowna to Alberta, so when Melissa Martens-Lagasse and her friend Megan Eekma reached Fort Macleod on Nov. 18, 2021 and waited for Martens-Lagasse’s mother to arrive from Medicine Hat, Eekma fell asleep. While she slept, Martens-Lagasse wrapped a rope around her 34-year-old friend’s neck and strangled her to death. ... Read More »
1 responseCity council expresses urgency of Medicine Hat physician shortage
By KENDALL KING on September 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com City councillors are speaking out about a ‘dire need’ for doctors as concerns rise regarding local physician shortages and care access times. In a statement released Monday, council members – including Mayor Linnsie Clark – expressed awareness of the situation and said they are working collaboratively with Alberta Health Services to attract and retain ... Read More »
3 responsesATA organizing Oct. 22 rally to support public education
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association and Alberta School’s Councils’ Association are working together to organize a rally that will take place on Oct. 22 between 1-2 p.m. in Edmonton on the grounds of the legislative buildings. The rally is being held for anyone who supports and cares about education, giving an opportunity to let the ... Read More »
2 responsesYoung reporters from River Heights Elementary School tour News
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2022
Students from River Heights Elementary School got to go behind the scenes of the Medicine Hat News as they toured the building and spoke with editorial team members Monday. The Grade 3 and 4 students, who will be publishing their own monthly classroom newspaper later this school year, were excited to learn the ins and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed buys temporary overnight shelter solution
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Mustard Seed will purchase its current overnight homeless shelter in Medicine Hat, ending worries about how the service would be provided this winter, but discussions about creating a 24-hour shelter space are still ongoing. The organization announced Monday it would purchase the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope building near Kingsway Avenue, which it ... Read More »
8 responsesAntiques, collectibles, guns and hobbies all weekend at Cypress Centre
By Medicine Hat News on September 27th, 2022
The 18th annual Medicine Hat Antique and Collectible Show and Sale and 13th annual Gun and Hobby Show and Sale will be back at the Cypress Centre next weekend after a two-year hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day event will host more than 300 combined tables and booths on Oct. 1 and ... Read More »
8 responsesMLA Frey won’t run again
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Michaela Frey will not seek re-election as the United Conservative MLA for the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding, she announced Monday morning, stating she planned to continue “advocating” for conservatives and the community while concentrating on “growing her family.” The announcement coincided with her first wedding anniversary on the weekend, but Frey told the News she ... Read More »
12 responsesAnimation festival Saturday will feature several films from local artists and beyond
By KENDALL KING on September 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Works by animators from Medicine Hat, as well as those around the world, will be showcased Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Public Library. The free event is being hosted by Club 404, a student-run film and animation production club operated by Medicine Hat College students, and Quickdraw Animation Society, a Calgary-based ... Read More »
3 responsesSold-out fall production sale in Irvine
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The inaugural Fall Gather and Production Sale at Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre sold out on Saturday, and was a huge success judging by the standing ovation organizer and MC Nichole Neubauer received as the event drew to a close. Principal Trent Rayner welcomed all those attending. “When (the idea) was brought to me, ... Read More »
3 responsesCodling moth decimates local apple crops
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Codling moth can devastate an apple, pear or walnut crop. In Medicine Hat this summer, many apple trees in the city lost their entire crop. Gerry Prince, a resident of the city, said via email, “Everyone I know on the south side of town had problems and had to throw most of their apples ... Read More »
2 responsesPrairie Wind Dancers bringing square dance back to the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2022
Grab a pardner, square dancing is coming back to the Hat. The Prairie Wind Dancers will be celebrating their return to the floor on Oct. 21 at St. Barnabas Hall, and are welcoming dancers new and old to join in on the fun. “Since we’ve been shut down for so long, there’s only about one ... Read More »
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