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35th annual Santa Claus Toy Run a success
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Not even rain could stop this years Santa Claus Fund toy run. The motorcycle run, in its 35th year, started with a pancake breakfast at the Irvine Hotel, before making its way to the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede grandstand. There, the riders and anyone attending were greeted with live music, a barbecue and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Bow Island searching for missing man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Bow Island are looking for a missing man last seen on the weekend. Officers say Arnold Hofer, 49, was last seen on Seventh Ave. West in the town southwest of Medicine Hat on September 11. He is six feet tall, weighs 170 pounds and has grey hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance voting on now through Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 11th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Voting is underway in the 44th general election with advance voting locations in Medicine Hat doing a brisk business on Friday morning, according to local officials. The four-day period for advanced voting is underway across the country, and will end Monday. In Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner voters are choosing from six candidates. “It is hard to ... Read More »
2 responsesA hundred bucks is better than (doing) nothing
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 11th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The idea of paying people to get the COVID-19 vaccine is such a hot-button topic that lava is often the result. The province announced the payment plan a week ago, to either disbelief or derision. But, smart money says there will be a decent number of people who show up at university campuses this ... Read More »
1 responseDuncan Kinney running to end ‘fake senate election’
By JAMES TUBB on September 11th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alberta’s senate candidate Duncan Kinney’s platform is simple: if you don’t like Premier Jason Kenney, vote for him. His satirical campaign also revolves around the notion of the senate election being “fake” and wanting to talk about all of the issues he believes Kenney doesn’t want on anyone’s mind. “If you vote for me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds give city $18 million for well cleanup
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 11th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat could cut its entire abandonment costs at the controversial Manyberries oilfield in half thanks to a newly awarded $18 million from a federal government fund to pay for well cleanup in environmentally sensitive areas. The work – closure and reclamation of up to 118 wells – appeared on a ... Read More »
3 responsesNo further restrictions needed, local MLAs say
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 10th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant MLA Drew Barnes maintains his support for a “regional approach” to tackling worsening local COVID-19 numbers, but also says Medicine Hat and area should be spared from steeper restrictions. For the past month, the city has seen among the highest per-capita highest case counts in the province, while Alberta leads the nation in new ... Read More »
2 responsesMedicine Hat children’s author releases latest instalment of popular series
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 10th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Local children’s author Darlene Foster has released the eighth book in her Amanda Travels series, Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady, published by Central Avenue Publishing. “I was born in Medicine Hat actually and I lived on a ranch near Irvine and went to school at Irvine School,” said Foster. “I have lived other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat schools poll-less this federal election
By JAMES TUBB on September 10th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat voters may be casting their ballot in a new location this federal election. Elections Canada is reminding voters to check the poll location on their voting cards as schools will not play host to poll stations this election. Instead, polls have been moved to various businesses in the area. “If you have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More younger Hatters getting vaccine as mobile units set up
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 10th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Younger Hatters appear to be rolling up their sleeves after a call from city and health officials to get a coronavirus vaccine last month, with more events – including a mobile vaccination bus – planned this weekend. About 650 residents of the city aged 20 to 39 have been added to localized statistics provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report on Invest MH procurement due before election
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2021
A third-party report into the process to contract out economic development and land development in Medicine Hat could be ready in early October in the final council meeting before the Oct. 18 municipal election. Coun. Darren Hirsch, the chair of council’s “audit committee,” provided details Tuesday to council that the report will be done by ... Read More »
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