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Local family denied access to extended child care
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat family feels they’ve been left in the lurch following the local YMCA’s decision to end after-school and summer care for their 13-year-old disabled daughter, due to her age. Ryan and Kalle Kingsley first contacted the YMCA about extending care for their daughter, Madi, in September of 2021. Madi, who has Rett ... Read More »
1 responseStage set for Wednesday’s UCP leadership debate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The stage is set for the first United Conservative Party leadership debate in Medicine Hat with seven candidates taking part at the HALO airport hanger on Wednesday. Former Calgary city councillor Jeff Davison will moderate the debate that is scheduled for two-hours beginning at 5 p.m. Three main themes, according to a party release, ... Read More »
1 responseTwo of a Kind bring family-friendly, danceable show to Stampede
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 26th, 2022
Taking to the North Stage by Higdon Hall each day of the Stampede at 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. is the husband-and-wife duo Two of a Kind. The duo have been playing together for about 10 years and have a steady following in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. This is their first time ... Read More »
1 responseA tornado after all: Environment Canada certifies ‘F2’ finding
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews It was, in fact, a tornado that destroyed homes in Cypress County and skirted by more populated areas in the region on July 18, and then was followed by a secondary storm burst over Redcliff. Environment Canada in conjunction with weather researchers at the University of Western Ontario certified the finding on the weekend, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City officials breaking down how departments responded to storm
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City officials are breaking down how utility, emergency and social support departments responded after a tornado sliced through the area on July 18. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee was provided a detailed update on the situation and the response, including an initial look at the damage. Public services commissioner Brian Mastel said ... Read More »
1 responseThe wow factor of the 2022 Garden Tour
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 24th, 2022
The 2022 Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Association Garden Tour officially took place Sunday. During the evening of July 16 was the pre-garden tour, for homeowners, volunteer workers and media. Somerset was the starting point to a quaint garden created by Sandra Parkes that feels small and manageable. The rear of her property backs onto ... Read More »
1 responsePortion of Sierra Coulee Trail closed for two weeks to fix drainage issues
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2022
The portion of Sierra Coulee Trail connecting Sunrise Bay and Sunrise Circle will be closed for approximately two weeks as city crews attempt to fix water drainage issues The work is scheduled to begin July 25 and is expected to be complete by Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Star Aero Team ready to take to the sky at air show
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 23rd, 2022
Medicine Hat Family Fun and Flight presents the Dave Rozdeba Memorial Flight on Monday, July 25 from 12-6 p.m. – held in honour of Dave Rozdeba, chairman and Air Boss, who passed in 2017 from cancer. The air show itself will start later in the day. Chairman, Robbie Watson said, “There will be some scheduled ... Read More »
1 responseArmy of One Comedy Tour comes to Redcliff
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 23rd, 2022
A two-in-one comedy show is coming to the Redcliff Legion on Aug. 4. Scott Porteous and his alter-ego, Herbert Henries, are doing a month-long tour of the Western provinces. The first show is August 2 in Tompkins, Sask., then onto Redcliff, before they head to B.C. for several shows and finish the tour with events ... Read More »
2 responsesBehind the Stampede: Cowboys ready to ride
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday and next, the News is continuing to take you behind the scenes of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, to explore what goes into preparing for, operating and cleaning up different aspects of the grand event. This week, we’re getting an exclusive look into the event at the heart of Stampede: rodeo. ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Pretty forgettable decade for natural gas in SE Alberta
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 23rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant After a century of good fortune, it’s been a pretty forgettable decade for the natural gas sector in southeast Alberta. Low prices, laid off workers, a dwindling city business and bank account. But it’s been a happy new year for those who made it out the other side and are now reaping the whirlwind ... Read More »
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