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MHPS responds to weapons offences complaint

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man has died from self-inflicted injuries following a weapons offences complaint at a residence in the 300 block of Seventh Street SE in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a release from Medicine Hat Police Service. The MHPS tactical team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene for weapons offences. ... Read More »

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St. Patrick’s Church hosting garage/boot sale

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022

St. Patrick’s Church is having a garage/boot sale alongside a family event on Friday from 12-6 p.m. “We are trying to make it into a community event as well, giving people a chance to tour the church as it’s one of our National Historic Sites,” said Karen-Anne Cherwonogrodzky, St. Patrick’s Church social committee member. “We ... Read More »

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Hatter releases ninth book in Amanda Travels series

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2022

The latest book in the Amanda Travels series has been released and the author, Darlene Foster, has been travelling across the country promoting it. Currently in B.C., she will be in Medicine Hat this coming weekend. “(The tour) has been going extremely well. I sold out of all the books I had with me in ... Read More »

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Harvest in full swing across Alberta

By KENDALL KING on September 20th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Following a period of extreme hot and dry weather throughout August, temperatures and precipitation levels have largely returned to seasonal averages just in time for harvest. Harvest is proceeding largely as usual throughout much of Alberta, with all regions ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages. As of Sept. 12, 58.8 per cent of ... Read More »

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We built this city on crocks and bowls: Medalta to host Crockstock 2022 on Sept. 25

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022

Another free community event is happening when Crockstock 2022 hits the Medalta on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Medalta will be open to the public with free admission, a stage will be set up outside the main doors featuring great Canadian bands, the market at Medalta is returning, and more. “It’s ... Read More »

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Queen made an impact on many Medicine Hatters

By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Many people can say they caught a glimpse of the Queen or shook her hand on a walk about, but not many can say they were a dance partner. Stu Hardiker, a former British Army veteran who retired to Medicine Hat, comes very close, though technically he danced with Prince Phillip. It was at ... Read More »

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City Notebook: Getting down to business

By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members are getting down to business to hire a new city manager, the News revealed this week as the latest point of an emerging debate about whether the city is moving too slow on some issues. It seems it would be a top priority, to those who maybe worry about the high turnover ... Read More »

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Go beyond wearing orange on Sept. 30

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022

Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is using the entire month to of September acknowledge National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, seeing it as a chance to honour and celebrate Indigenous culture and history. Rod Willier has recently been onboarded by MHCBE as an Indigenous Support Worker. His role is to teach wellness in the ... Read More »

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New Indigenous support worker aiming to make an impact at MHCBE

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022

Rod Willier is hoping to make a difference in the community as Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s new Indigenous support worker. Willier brings a wealth of experience to the role, both learned and lived. “I grew up in Northern Alberta, 80 per cent of my life was on Sucker Creek First Nation Reserve,” said ... Read More »

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Hat will soon welcome first PROBUS club

By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will soon welcome its first PROBUS club, following a flurry of public support. First reported in the June 9 issue of the News, Alberta director and executive committee member for PROBUS Canada Dennis Pommen has long wanted to establish a club in Medicine Hat, thanks to the city’s large senior population and ... Read More »

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Local prayer service for Queen Elizabeth on Sept. 24

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local prayer service for Queen Elizabeth will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Medicine Hat on Sept. 24. The funeral for the Queen, who is also the head of the Church of England, will be held Monday morning in London, starting at about 3 a.m. Mountain Time. The Anglican Church of ... Read More »

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