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Echo Dale swim lake delayed into mid July due to boat lake repair
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2023
The seasonal opening of Echo Dale’s swim lake is delayed roughly two weeks as a result of ongoing efforts to replace the boat lake liner. Work to replace the boat lake liner, which was leaking due to damage, began in March. The work was originally expected to complete in late June and was not anticipated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornhole league off and running in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The South East Alberta Sundogs Cornhole League officially started up Wednesday at the Robertson Legion. Tom and Carol Simpson decided to organize a league after spending a couple of evenings with the Strathmore league and one in Calgary. The Simpson’s got into cornhole when they purchased an RV a few years ago and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect from high-risk incident remains in custody awaiting counsel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 5th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man involved in a standoff with police on Tuesday will remain in custody while he obtains a lawyer. Jeremiah James Amero, 32, was arrested May 2 after a three-hour standoff with police at a Southwest Hill residence. His matters were taken up Thursday at Medicine Hat Court of Justice where duty counsel informed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public urged to use caution as groups clean up highway this Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2023
Highway motorists are reminded to exercise extra caution Saturday as groups of volunteers from clubs, schools, church organizations, sports teams and more will be participating in the province’s annual highway cleanup. Motorists are asked to slow down, obey signs and remain vigilant when passing crews... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toonies 4 Games allows kids to raise money for Special Olympics
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday, Toonies 4 the Games took place across all three school districts in the Medicine Hat region. Students were asked to bring a toonie to school to support the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. It is also hoped the fundraiser will spread awareness of the games amongst the students, staff and parents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 successor will call U.S. home if proposed merger goes through
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 5th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The successor to Hut 8 Dataprocessing would be domiciled in the United States after a proposed merger is completed, according to the head of the Canadian firm with major operations in Medicine Hat. This winter it announced it would join with US Bitcoin to become a large-scale, publicly traded Bitcoin miner focused on economical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekly program offers public a way to familiarize with gardening
By KENDALL KING on May 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Growing Gardeners Education Program returned for its second year Wednesday evening. Offered through a partnership between Medicine Hat’s Community Food Connections Association and Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub, the free public program provides gardeners of all skill levels with tips and tricks to help their garden thrive. “Gardening can be kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man charged following high-risk incident Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023
A 32-year-old Medicine Hat man has been taken into custody and is facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident Tuesday in the Southwest Hill neighbourhood. Medicine Hat Police Service’s Tactical Response and Crisis Negotiation teams responded to a residential property on the 300 block of 11th Street SW early Tuesday evening when police became aware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County council blocks member from post on Federation of Canadian Municipalities
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 4th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Cypress County councillor has been blocked from rejoining a national lobby group by local colleagues apparently over internal disagreements. Robin Kurpjuweit represents Ward 4 (Longfellow) in the county and also sits as a rural committee chair with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He says that post gives residents and the county a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Davison School holds first Diversity Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com George Davison School held its inaugural Diversity Day on Wednesday. Wendy Weiss, vice principal, said, “We’ve invited different community services. We want that to grow bigger, too, and get more people involved.” The school invited all families and any community members to come and participate. The students started working on their projects in February ... Read More »
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