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Bow Island residents to boil water while broken main fixed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Bow Island residents were told Wednesday to boil their water until a broken water main supplying the town could be repaired. Work was expected to conclude sometime Thursday and the order rescinded once new testing showed the water was safe to drink. Residents were advised to bring tap water for drinking, preparing food, coffee, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal couple opens doors on All Dogs Great and Small daycare
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
Opening a doggy daycare has long been a dream of Adam Jones and his wife Victoria Duxbury, who have been training dogs since 2009. On Tuesday, that dream became a reality when the pair opened the doors at All Dogs Great and Small. “This was a dream of ours right from the word go, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person voting for UCP leader taking place in Taber
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews In-person voting for the new United Conservative leader will take place in Taber on Oct. 6 – a location covering the southern district of the province, including Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. That is among five in-person polling places receiving ballots from 8 a.m. to noon that day. It falls three days after the Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus set to roll into town for Toy Run
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2022
Though Christmas is still a few months away, Santa Claus will be making a brief appearance in Medicine Hat next weekend during the annual Santa Claus Fund Toy Run on Saturday. Now in it’s 36th year, the toy run brings motorcycle enthusiasts from across the region together with community members for a day-long fundraising celebration. ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil discusses purchase for shelter but item doesn’t make open agenda
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is looking into buying the former Champions Centre location, potentially providing a route for plans to build an overnight homeless shelter that were stalled this summer. Neighbouring businesses on N. Railway Street objected to the shelter and municipal planning commission members voted to table the proposal by the Mustard Seed, asking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City celebrating being Together Again on Sept. 17
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat is bringing a full day of events to the community for Together Again on Sept. 17. Roving street performers, live music, games, an auto show, trade show, kids area, a free dinner and fireworks to finish it all off. Not only that, but for the entire day the library will ... Read More »
1 responsePecha Kucha night returns to the Esplanade on Sept. 24
By KENDALL KING on September 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com After more than two years, Pecha Kucha Night is returning to Medicine Hat on Sept. 24. Derived from the Japanese phrase meaning ‘chit chat,’ Pecha Kucha is a public speaker series, held in more than 1,200 communities across the globe. Each Pecha Kucha Night, eight to 10 community members are invited to give a ... Read More »
1 responseCrews installing water main connecting to Hamptons
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2022
Medicine Hat News A portion of 13th Avenue SE between Strachan Road and South Boundary Road will be closed beginning today, as city crews work to install a water main connecting to the Hamptons subdivision. Work is expected to conclude by Sept. 16, weather dependent... Read More »
1 responseRoss Creek Coulee Trail to close for the month
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2022
Rehabilitation work on Ross Creek Coulee Trail will result in the trail’s closure beginning today until the end of the month. The city asks trail users to obey all posted signage and thanks them for their patience during this time... Read More »
1 responseAnimal Food Bank bringing the kibble to pets in need
By KENDALL KING on September 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Nicole Frey is continuing to expand the reach of her non-profit organization Animal Food Bank, both locally and throughout Canada. Originally from Kelowna, Frey founded AFB in December of 2019. The organization, which provides pet food and supplies to individuals in need, has been steadily growing since its establishment with bases in several ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS issues statement on false stabbing suspect rumour
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed Monday night that an erroneous report circulating on social media suggesting Myles Sanderson was arrested in Medicine Hat was not true. The MHPS said in the release that a male was arrested in Medicine Hat, but not connected to Sanderson – who is wanted for first degree murder in connection ... Read More »
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