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Builders favouring multi-family housing projects in 2022
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Builders are favouring multi-family housing projects in 2022 while new figures show commercial construction is driving building permit figures above last year’s levels. Statistics released by the city planning department at the six-month mark of the year state that, to June 30, a total of 21 single-family home projects had been permitted, down eight ... Read More »
1 responseLocal politicians break protocol at parade
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters might not be known for standing on ceremony during Stampede Week, but the regions local politicians broke with protocol during Thursday’s Stampede parade through the city centre. Joining together in one crammed convertible were Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark, Cypress County Reeve Dan Hamilton and Redcliff deputy mayor Chris Czember – a break ... Read More »
1 responseCity working to tame invasive species
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 29th, 2022
The list of noxious weeds in Medicine Hat is long and many are a common sight, such as Canada Thistle, Bindweed, and Creeping Bell Flower, which are found in most landscapes across the city. Patricia Dirk, integrated pest management foreman with the City of Medicine Hat, explained that many of the noxious weeds are Eurasian ... Read More »
1 responseAddicted to Better Living
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 29th, 2022
Even though the number of entries into Better Living was far below pre-COVID numbers, there is still some spectacular work to be viewed at the show. Normally, there would be about 1,200 entries, but this year the number was just under 400. It is good news for those who did put something into the show, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancer comments create confusion among candidates
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two leading candidates to become Alberta premier now say that conventional medicine should be part of cancer treatment, but they won’t clearly state whether they favour the advice of the medical establishment regarding COVID-19. The opposition NDP called that dangerous, and even an opponent in the United Conservative Party race said the stance is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midway returns with plenty of fun on offer
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s midway was bustling Thursday afternoon, following its return after two years away. Located in front of the Stampede’s grandstand, this year’s midway features a selection of rides and games for all ages. One section of the midway houses rides and games more suited to children, while the other section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Employability skills issues at the heart of staffing struggles
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 28th, 2022
Agreeing to an interview but not showing up, accepting a job and failing to show on the first day, not being able to pass a drug test, not understanding vacation days need to be approved, taking a day(s) off without telling anyone, and suddenly quitting when taken to task on anything. These seem to be ... Read More »
1 responsePicture Butte man arrested after car chase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man from Picture Butte is under arrest after leading police on a chase from Raymond to Cardston to the City of Lethbridge on Monday. Local RCMP responded after a man was reported breaking in to a residence north of Raymond that afternoon, then fled in a vehicle taken from the acreage. Cardston RCMP ... Read More »
1 responsePassing on the Stampede crown: McNaughton reflects on year as Stampede royalty
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Sitting under the shade of Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Carriage House, Bailee McNaughton cannot believe a year has passed since she became a member of rodeo royalty. “This year has been nothing short of fast-paced, unpredictable and exciting,” McNaughton told the News. Crowned rodeo princess last July, McNaughton’s title officially changed to ‘rodeo ... Read More »
1 responseUCP candidates clash at local debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first United Conservative Party debate – held in a helicopter hanger in Medicine Hat on Wednesday – turned into a dog fight at times with perceived front-runners fending off attacks from field of seven candidates, including each other. About half the two-hour program saw talk show host and former Wildrose Party leader Danielle ... Read More »
2 responsesGrab a bite at the Stampede
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The sights! The sounds! The smells! The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds are alive and bustling once again with the return of the annual summer event. With so much to see and do, the News had difficulty choosing what to try first when the Stampede officially opened Wednesday. The decision was made easily ... Read More »
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