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Hat to welcome competitors from all over for fifth annual Last Standing break dance battle
By KENDALL KING on June 8th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is set to become a friendly battleground this weekend, as break dancers from Canada and beyond travel to the city to take part in the fifth annual Last Standing break dance battle and networking weekend. Started in 2018 by Medicine Hat dancers Aaron and Kendra Melanson, Last Standing is one of only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime local physical health professionals write the book on stretching
By Medicine Hat News on June 8th, 2023
After more than two decades working together in Medicine Hat, and with a combined 60-plus years of physical health experience, new authors Dale Deis and Ed Stiles are helping people get back to the basics. Deis, a physio therapist, and Stiles, a physiologist, the duo has worked in lockstep for more than 20 years in ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP seize pound of substance believed to be cocaine in Swift Current warrant search
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police in Swift Current say they recovered a pound of cocaine and a restricted firearm during a warrant search of a home in that city last week. Taylor Weiss-Linder, 27, of Swift Current, was arrested at the time of the search, and on Tuesday, the RCMP announced they had laid a number of weapons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks docket court returns to the city after virtual proceedings in Medicine Hat since pandemic began
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Brooks docket court has returned to the Brooks Courthouse after more than two years of remote proceedings held at the Medicine Hat Court Complex. Medicine Hat-based Justice Mark Mastel presided in person over the session on Wednesday, dealing with a host of proceedings in the re-opened court room. Prosecutor Brian Shantz appeared for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmound Lions Club BBQ already taking orders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A regional fundraiser for the Richmound Lions Club is now taking orders for its annual charity barbecue in Medicine Hat on June 17. The Saskatchewan-based club has held the event for years in the city to help augment its financial support for causes in nearby southeast Alberta and Medicine Hat, such as HALO, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunday’s Kidney Walk highlights urgent need for donors
By KENDALL KING on June 8th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are celebrating life, health and hope this weekend at the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s annual Kidney Walk. Taking place Sunday at Medicine Hat College, the walk aims to increase awareness of kidney diseases and the need of organ donors, as well as raise community and financial support for those affected. “The more people ... Read More »
1 responseSaturday’s Doggie Doo Rendezvous to serve as fundraiser for SPCA
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Doggie Doo Rendezvous planned for Saturday will also serve as a volunteer-led fundraiser for the local SPCA. Volunteers are asked to gather at the Westvue off-leash dog park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The City of Medicine Hat is providing gloves and bags, but attendees should bring shovels to use during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Canadian Lamb Cooperative aiming to ‘straighten market out’
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Western Canadian Lamb Cooperative was started in early April following a change of ownership of the plant in Innisfail, AB. Producers signed contracts with the new owners, but those were later cancelled after a group of middlemen started buying up livestock in Alberta and Saskatchewan and prices plummeted. President Phil Andree explained, “they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High valedictorian says med school is a calling
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The valedictorian for Medicine Hat High School in 2023 is Nicholas Hao. “I’m actually a bit surprised. I was wondering if I would make it,” said Hao. “I didn’t want too much attention for myself but here I am so I will make the most of it.” Born in Canada, he and his brother ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delays all month along Sierra Boulevard
By Medicine Hat News on June 8th, 2023
Motorists traveling along Sierra Boulevard between South Ridge Drive and Sunrise Gate can expect delays caused by construction until the end of June, weather permitting. During construction, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire truck buy moved up due to backlog
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall will add the purchase of two fire trucks originally set for 2024 and 2027 to the current budget cycle, but doesn’t expect to get them until years from now. That’s the point, say administrators who told council Monday that the window for delivery of the specialized equipment has lengthened due to supply ... Read More »
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