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Deceased male found in front of city hall
By James Tubb on September 25th, 2021
Medicine Hat Police Service received an assist EMS call at approximately 11:10 am Saturday morning outside of city hall. Police say they responded and found a deceased male out front of the building and immediately taped off the area. MHPS says the deceased appeared to be in his 30’s and had not yet discovered a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King of Trade’s David Brown earns police honour for helping return stolen ring
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 25th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant David Brown knew something was fishy when a unique ring arrived on his counter at the King of Trade downtown. Holding back his suspicions, he offered to buy what he believed was stolen in a car break-in described by police on social media. He completed the transaction, the seller left, and Brown called the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City announces proof-of-vaxx plans
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The city has announced how its facilities will implement a vaccine verification system for its facilities. The program went into effect Friday at Co-op Place ahead of a game by the Medicine Hat Cubs and Saturday’s exhibition game involving the Medicine Hat Tigers. The requirement will go into effect at the Esplanade Arts and ... Read More »
1 responseFirst Responder’s Day set for Saturday at the mall
By KENDALL KING on September 25th, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday, Southland Volkswagen is hosting First Responder’s Day at the Medicine Hat Mall, an event which celebrates and supports Medicine Hat and surround area’s first responders. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. but attendees may want to arrive a bit early to get a good view of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crop yields in southern Alberta less than half the 10-year average
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Crop yields in southern Alberta are less than half the 10-year average, according to the latest edition of the Alberta crop report, released Friday. An extremely hot, dry growing season also pushed the region’s production much lower than other parts of Alberta. The average yields across all acreage for all crops in Medicine Hat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Never too young to make an impact: Local Grade 8 student earning praise for YouTube coverage of municipal election
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 25th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Jaxen Bouman is a Grade 8 student at Crescent Heights who is gaining local fame with his YouTube channel. Bouman says he started making videos for his channel, Half Of That Flaaffy, about three months ago. Named after his favourite Pokemon, the channel was originally intended for videos about the popular cards and game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some city facilities to close on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City facilities will be closed or operate on limited hours this Thursday in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The newly recognized federal holiday is not a general statutory holiday in Alberta, but some local governments and school boards have decided to observe the day, meant to encourage reflection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: Hatter recounts battle with Delta variant
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 25th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Over the course of your lifetime, you will be changed. People will change you. Places will change you. You’ll even choose to change. And, sometimes, circumstance won’t give you a choice. Sometimes you will be changed by forces outside your control and without your permission. That’s what happened to Maxine Tindall. Tindall contracted the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local youth, professionals agree pandemic has profound impact on development
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 24th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Children and youth in Canada and around the world have been affected greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic. While most adults have the ability to engage in public discourse, children and youth face greater barriers when it comes to openly reflecting on their experiences and calling for real-world action. A new study called the Child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art Walk downtown tonight
By KENDALL KING , Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 24th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com This evening, Medicine Hat’s 12th Annual Art Walk will take place in the downtown. The Art Walk is returning after last year’s event was cancelled as a result of the pandemic. Several businesses will be hosting events, such as displays by local artists and artisans, live music, and food and drink features. Maureen Newton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club names its best
By JAMES TUBB on September 24th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club has awarded its Best Block and Best Residence for 2021. Marvin and Linda Mutschler at 438 Prospect Drive SW won Best Residence in the city, with Best Block belonging to 3017, 3023, 3029, 3035, 3041 and 3047 Cottonwood Way SW. Derrick Ironside, president of the Kiwanis club, says the ... Read More »
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