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Coming hardware store looks to fill city-centre gap
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group of commercial properties on Maple Avenue will be made into the most substantial new retail outlet to open in central Medicine Hat in more than a decade. Maple Avenue ACE Hardware has a tentative opening date in late June as renovations at the former ALGC liquor store near Third Street continue and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat duo suits up for Team Kazakhstan
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Two Hatters are representing Kazakhstan at the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Latvia and they’re off to a good start with a regulation win, two shootout wins and one loss in four games – ranking fourth in group B. Defenceman Darren Dietz moved to Kazakhstan four years ago to play for Barys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hatter pitching ’80s-based sitcom to CBC, Crave
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A former Hatter is one of three executive producers for a potential new Canadian sitcom series called The Bounce – a satirical retro comedy with stylistic nods from the Trailer Park Boys and a nuanced character development like Netflix’s Glow, says Tylor Van Riper. “It follows a group of three women, diverse female televised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: Curbside recycling pickup could be introduced in Bow Island
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Curbside recycling pickup could be coming to Bow Island. That town’s council was scheduled Tuesday to debate and vote on a final contract with Environmental 360 Solutions for bi-weekly pickup of cardboard, paper, tin and plastic. The town began exploring the issue in early 2020 after a steep drop in resale prices for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local coach only Albertan chosen for mentorship program
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A Hatter will be representing the Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association when Softball Canada launches its 2021-22 Female Mentorship Program. Dianna Jordison, head coach of the MHMSA U12 Thunder team, is one of 11 coach mentors participating in the program – the only mentor from Alberta. “I was really shocked that I was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To build or not to build, that is the parks question
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant This spring the parks and recreation department will ask how much space in city parks should be left open or developed for activity space as the pandemic potentially leads to more outdoor activity. That conversation, coupled with a long-term move to cut budgets, is getting underway this week with talks with residents, sports, leisure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school budget OK’d with $757K deficit planned
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Public Board of Education approved its 2021-22 budget Tuesday evening with a planned deficit of $757,000. Last year’s budget had a planned deficit of $268,000, but superintendent Mark Davidson says it’s likely there be a small surplus because the division was held harmless by the provincial government for students that didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas station owner accused of assaulting another could see his July trial delayed
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2021
The pending trial set for July of a gas station owner accused of assaulting two members of the service station across from his may be delayed, a Medicine Hat court heard Tuesday. Anwar Kamaran is facing two allegations of assault causing bodily harm stemming from a price war between to gas stations in Walsh that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter-y storm a close call for many eager gardeners
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 26th, 2021
The Alberta motto of waiting until after the May long weekend to plant gardens proved yet again to be words to live by following a heavy spring snowfall and frost. But the owner of a local greenhouse says all is not lost for those green thumbs who planted early this year. Joyce Swaren, owner of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA vote shows need for change: local chapter president
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Teachers in Alberta made their voices heard Sunday when a group of delegates from the Alberta Teacher’s Association voted 99% in favour of a non-confidence motion against Education Minister Adriana LaGrange. “I think people need to be aware that the ATA is made up of teachers from all over Alberta,” said Val Browne, Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapid testing kits available by provincial gov’t through chambers
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com After a slow start, the Alberta government program to get businesses rapid COVID-19 test kits for staff is ramping up, according to the president of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. “Anything that prevents the spread is good,” said Kolby, a Medicine Hat native. The province announced the initiative to provide businesses and non-profits with ... Read More »
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