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U of C students reimagine N. Railway
By James Tubb on June 21st, 2022
COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews N. Railway street has been getting a “design intervention” from architectural students from the University of Calgary, who presented four group projects to city council on Monday. They propose major development of one of Medicine Hat’s oldest commercial strips, elevated walkways, widespread civic land massing and redevelopment, and even new loops of ... Read More »
1 responseWoman charged with assault, firearms offences after serious incident
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News A woman has been arrested and charged with assault and firearms offences following a serious incident in the Flats on Thursday evening. Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to the 1200 block of Ross Street at about 5:30 p.m., and when they arrived on scene they were informed of ... Read More »
2 responsesSchulz promises new gov’t tone on UCP campaign stop
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
UCP leadership hopeful Rebecca Schulz kicked off her campaign in Medicine Hat this week saying she’s hoping to change the tone of government while continuing to trumpet its successes. “I know that we as the government have made a number of good decisions, done a number of good things, the people of our party and ... Read More »
2 responsesIn with Taber, out with Suffield and Blood
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant The local federal riding would keep Medicine Hat, Cardston and Warner in a proposal to realign constituency boundaries in Alberta, but gain Taber and lose CFB Suffield, part of Cypress County and the Blood Tribe Reserve. The boundaries were last redrawn by the federal commission on electoral boundaries in 2014 ... Read More »
2 responsesFirst phase of hydrant water stations open
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The first four of 10 public fire hydrant water bottle fill stations are now in operation. The stations can be found at the Towne Square; on Second Street SE between S. Railway Street and Sixth Avenue; at the corner of McCutcheon Trail and Basset Crescent; and at the corner of South Ridge ... Read More »
2 responsesSaturday Meal Program receives another community boost
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Saturday Meal Program continues to garner community support, five years after establishment. The non-profit program provides hot meals weekly to Hatters in need. Held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, the program is operated by parishioners from St. Barnabas, Holy Family Parish, Heights Baptist Church and Seventh-Day ... Read More »
2 responsesRide for Kids raises money for children in care
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Bikers in southeast Alberta are cruising for a cause today, as they take part in the Ride for Kids’ second annual fundraising event, which supports local children and youth undergoing medical treatment. Each year, volunteers from Ride for Kids, a Medicine Hat-based non-profit organization, connect with a different ... Read More »
2 responsesHat High students protest in Friday walkout
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School walked out following classes Friday in protest of alleged mistreatment of international students. Protesters allege international students have faced discrimination and racism both within school and homestays, which they believe negatively affected the students’ mental and physical well-being. Ladi Bil, protest co-organizer, ... Read More »
3 responsesSceptre, Saskatchewan could dissolve
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Residents of Sceptre, Sask. will decide this summer to potentially downgrade the village’s status to become a hamlet of its surrounding rural municipality. The process, technically called “inclusion” by Saskatchewan’s provincial municipal legislation, would see the previous “urban municipality” combined in to the larger R.M., in this case Clinworth No. 240. Sceptre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City posts video series on trail etiquette
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to be courteous when using trail systems, with a new series of videos showing trail etiquette. The videos are featured on the city’s website and explain respectful trail usage practices, such as remaining to the right of the trail and remaining aware of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father’s Day Q&A with the experts
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Little Hatters shared with the News their thoughts about dads ahead of Father’s Day. The News: What is a dad? Teddy (Kindergarten): “A dad is always looking over you.” Eli (Grade 1): “Somebody who takes care of you.” Anna (Grade 1): “Dads take care of you when you’re ... Read More »
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