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Region gearing up for Open Farm Days
By KENDALL KING on August 12th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An array of Medicine Hat and area agricultural operations are opening their doors this weekend for the 10th annual Alberta Open Farm Days. Taking place this Saturday and Sunday, Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house event which increases awareness of agricultural innovations, rural sustainability and food production. The event also shines a ... Read More »
1 responseWestern Spirit Days are on this weekend in Irvine
By Samantha Johnson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2022
Irvine will come alive this weekend for the first annual Western Spirit Days, which start on Friday and run through Sunday. Marina Cole spearheaded the idea and was joined by other community members to create a community-wide carving event. Cole, A Cut Above’s Ryan Villiers, and Fernie’s Michael Penny will be carving throughout the weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraisers set up to support family of local fisherman Rajesh John
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2022
Hatters are rallying around the family of a local man found deceased earlier this week with donations to two fundraisers set up in his memory. The remains of 35-year-old Medicine Hat resident Rajesh John were discovered by RCMP near the Lynx Creek Campground on Aug. 7 after John was declared missing when he failed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bring the pooch: Hat home to many pet-friendly patios
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2022
As temperatures remain high, shaded outdoor patios can provide relief for people, as well as dogs. While some local establishments welcome dogs on their patio, like the Silver Buckle which provides water bowls, a designated doggy bathroom area and treats while supplies last, others are closed to pups. To help you navigate which patios you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar expecting higher numbers for Brown Bag Lunch Program this school year
By Samantha Johnson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2022
The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub in Medicine Hat has been running the Brown Bag Lunch Program for nine years, making lunches for children in all three districts. “We used to gather in Hillcrest Church but over the past two years… we had to shift dependent on the different ways, we did an at-home ... Read More »
1 responseHat now operating monkeypox vaxx clinic
By KENDALL KING on August 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is one of nine cities province-wide now operating a monkeypox vaccination clinic, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday. The first of the province’s monkeypox vaccination clinics opened June 7 in Calgary and Edmonton, but were only providing vaccinations to Albertans determined to have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for ... Read More »
1 responseLocal teen honoured with Great Kids Award
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 10th, 2022
Sixteen Great Kids Awards were handed out around Alberta, and one was to 18-year-old Dylan Symmonds of Medicine Hat. MLA Drew Barnes presented the award outside his constituency office on Tuesday. Barnes said qualities required for the award are showing leadership skills, volunteering and being a key member of the community, and is pleased Dylan ... Read More »
1 responseCelebrate the Hat’s roots with adopt-a-tree program
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat is asking residents if they ‘wood’ consider taking part in its new adopt-a-tree pilot project. Running until the end of September, the project is open to 200 city residents who, if selected, will water trees in their neighbourhood several times per week. The project is billed as a win-win, as ... Read More »
1 responseGas City Dog Club is the place to be for pups and handlers
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 10th, 2022
Gas City Dog Club is doing what it can to support owners of rescued animals. The local training centre is offering half-price classes for owners of rescued animals in an attempt to support rescue agencies. “If someone comes in with a rescue animal, their first class is half price to try and support those rescue ... Read More »
1 responseStay cool out there, Medicine Hat: Officials offer tips on weathering summer heat waves
By KENDALL KING on August 10th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Southeast Albertans prepare for another couple of weeks of temperatures in the 30s, officials are sharing tips of how to stay safe and cool in extreme heat. While summer is the perfect time for outdoor activities, city manager of parks, Dave Genio, says Albertans need to be aware of the risk extreme heat ... Read More »
2 responsesE-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, mobility aids – they all come with different rules
By KENDALL KING on August 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police are hoping to increase awareness of rules and regulations regarding electric transportation, specifically e-bikes, mopeds, electric scooters and mobility aids. In a social media post released Friday, police say there are several rules and regulations relating to the classification, ownership and operation of each of these transportation means. Find below a ... Read More »
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