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Council discusses purchase for shelter but item doesn’t make open agenda
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is looking into buying the former Champions Centre location, potentially providing a route for plans to build an overnight homeless shelter that were stalled this summer. Neighbouring businesses on N. Railway Street objected to the shelter and municipal planning commission members voted to table the proposal by the Mustard Seed, asking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City celebrating being Together Again on Sept. 17
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat is bringing a full day of events to the community for Together Again on Sept. 17. Roving street performers, live music, games, an auto show, trade show, kids area, a free dinner and fireworks to finish it all off. Not only that, but for the entire day the library will ... Read More »
1 responseRoss Creek Coulee Trail to close for the month
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2022
Rehabilitation work on Ross Creek Coulee Trail will result in the trail’s closure beginning today until the end of the month. The city asks trail users to obey all posted signage and thanks them for their patience during this time... Read More »
1 responseAnimal Food Bank bringing the kibble to pets in need
By KENDALL KING on September 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Nicole Frey is continuing to expand the reach of her non-profit organization Animal Food Bank, both locally and throughout Canada. Originally from Kelowna, Frey founded AFB in December of 2019. The organization, which provides pet food and supplies to individuals in need, has been steadily growing since its establishment with bases in several ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS issues statement on false stabbing suspect rumour
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed Monday night that an erroneous report circulating on social media suggesting Myles Sanderson was arrested in Medicine Hat was not true. The MHPS said in the release that a male was arrested in Medicine Hat, but not connected to Sanderson – who is wanted for first degree murder in connection ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection to Sept. 3 Heritage Site story
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2022
In the September 3 edition of the News, an article titled “Heritage church gets needed makeover” outlined work that has been done on the church at the Blumenfeld & District Heritage Site in South Saskatchewan. The article stated: “The church itself was built out east and shipped to Saskatchewan in pieces and then put together.” ... Read More »
1 responseHanna Chalifoux named Little Britches Rodeo Sweetheart
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2022
Saturday was an exciting day for 12-year-old Hanna Chalifoux, who was crowned the 2023 Little Britches Rodeo Sweetheart at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre. The competition included speeches and a fashion show on Friday night, followed by horsemanship early on Saturday morning. Everything ran smoothly and Chalifoux was crowned just before 10 a.m. “I feel awesome, ... Read More »
1 responseEnvironment Canada issues air quality warning for southeast Alberta
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2022
Compared to the last two summers, air quality in Medicine Hat has relatively clear in recent months. But that all changed this weekend when smoke from wildfires travelled into southern Alberta. Monday seemed to be a little less hazy than Saturday in some parts of the city, but the distinctive smell of smoke still lingered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Staples store feels good about giving back to community
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2022
Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com For Tina Reed, store manager at Staples in Medicine Hat, the Staples School Supply Drive is an important month for the store and she and her staff are proud to be part of it. The program, for Reed, is about ensuring all children have the same potential to ... Read More »
2 responsesAfternoon of fun planned for Step N’ Stride
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The 10th annual Step ‘N Stride Walk for Parkinson’s takes place Sunday at Kin Coulee Park at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to the afternoon of activities. “This is our first real event back in a full way since the pandemic,” said Lana Tordoff, executive director of the Parkinson Association of Alberta. “I will be ... Read More »
2 responsesCOVID cases double in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Confirmed cases of COVID-19 doubled in Medicine Hat during the last week of August, a new weekly roundup of figures from Alberta Health states. A total of 33 cases were positively identified in people with a Medicine Hat or Redcliff address in the six days preceding Aug. 29. That figure, representing only laboratory confirmed ... Read More »
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