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Charge for firing gun with intent to injure added to list for aggravated assault suspect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man wanted in connection to what police described as an “aggravated assault” last month now faces a charge of firing a gun with intent to injure the victim along with several firearm offences. Jeremiah James Amero, 31, was arrested in Calgary in mid-November after local police issued a warrant after they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas station swap shouldn’t affect the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 2nd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major swap of gas stations across Canada may not ripple down to Medicine Hat, sources tell the News. Late Tuesday, Cenovus Energy announced it would sell its network of Husky-brand fuelling stations, mostly to the national chain operator Parkland Fuel, but also 181 locations to Federated Co-op. Those Western Canadian stations would eventually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changing times, familiar fun at Veiner Centre
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Since the Kerby Centre took over management and operation of Medicine Hat’s Veiner and Strathcona centres back in August, several changes have been implemented, but staff say the spirit of community support remains the same. “I think one of the reasons the city was very interested in partnering with Kerby to run (Veiner and ... Read More »
1 responseAlexandra students back on stage with adaptation of Snow White
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The world is finally a stage again for drama students at Alexandra Middle School. A group of more than 30 staff and students joined together for the adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Snow White. Although not open to the general public due to health restrictions, there are eight shows all together, wrapping up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharing circle, smudge session aims to foster non-judgmental healing
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com A sharing circle and smudge is being held Thursday at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. The event aims to inform the public about Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people throughout history and provide a non-judgmental space for healing. Guest speakers Sophie Colehouse and Brenda Mercer will be sharing stories of their experiences and answering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime member of Stampede team takes top role
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Ron Edwards has taken over the general manager position for Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede as of Nov. 12, replacing Kara Brake. Edwards told the News his appointment to the position was unexpected as he was approached by the Stampede executive board only one day before starting. Despite this, Edwards is expected to hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of organizations benefit from Community Foundation grants
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat-based charities have received funding from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s Smart and Caring Community Grant program. Miywasin Friendship Centre and the Connection Intercultural Association were each provided a grant to help support and sustain programs. Miywasin received $10,000 for the Ribbons, Fabric and Connection to Culture program, which teaches participants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quilters come together for Holiday placemat donations
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Cactus Rose Quilters Guild continues to serve the community of Medicine Hat through a passion for quilting, creating and caring. In partnership with Meals on Wheels, the group is donating nearly 200 hand-quilted placemats during the upcoming Holiday Season. The group, which had a membership of more than 80 individuals before COVID hit, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BATUS rumours reach legislature floor
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 1st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta cabinet ministers say the potential of tank training pulling out of British Army Training Unit Suffield is being over blown and that the opposition is scaremongering. Alberta New Democrat MLA Nicole Goehring raised the issue during question period on Monday, saying the UCP government needs to get ahead of the issue and plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s portfolio performs in 2021 but faces change in 2022
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 1st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s investment portfolio has grown over 2021, but changes to how the city invests its sizable reserve funds and uses them could be coming in 2022. This week’s meeting of the audit committee heard that long-term funds managed by the Alberta Investment Management Corporation earned nearly 12% return through nine months of the ... Read More »
1 responseExtension into January given for Westar Landfill to report on remediation process
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 1st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Eight years after a fire at the Westar Landfill, a reporting date on remediating the site east of Medicine Hat has been extended for several weeks. The Alberta Environmental Appeals board told the News this month that since both parties are actively negotiating, a three-year deadline that eclipsed on Wednesday had been extended until ... Read More »
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