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City offers early retirement packages
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is seeking between 50 and 100 early retirements from its workforce to cut labour costs, Mayor Ted Clugston revealed Thursday. That could equate to a near 10 per cent reduction of the municipal staff as the city seeks to cut costs to conserve reserve funds and maintain property tax rates next year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Remembers: Masks and poppies on, Hatters commemorate Remembrance Day
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Remembrance Day looked quite a bit different this year, but the message stayed the same. “We must never forget.” Local Legion president Sheila Donner led 100-plus people through this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and made sure that message was clear for all of those in attendance. “We need to honour our veterans and we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede opts to postpone Christmas Farmers Market
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede has postponed its Christmas Farmers Market. “The numbers in the city are rising and we don’t know where we’ll be at this weekend,” said market coordinator Doreen Gunderson. “We’ve decided to postpone it now, rather than waiting until Friday to see where things are at. “We’re just trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paying tribute: Hatters turns fallen tree into Remembrance Day memorial in B.C.
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Local chainsaw artist Marina Cole has been in British Columbia creating her latest work of art. Cole spent part of the last week bringing a fallen tree to life at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Qualicum Beach. She has taken the wood and turned it into a bench that will tell a story ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faith-based groups get $1 million in provincial support
By Medicine Hat News on November 11th, 2020
The UCP government is investing $1 million in grants to help faith-based organizations cover additional expenses incurred due to COVID-19. These organizations can apply for up to $5,000 per facility to assist with the costs as a result of following public health measures. Eligible expenses include PPE, cleaning supplies and services, contactless dispensers, translation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress View’s new CAO a familiar face
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The new CAO for Cypress View Foundation is no stranger to this local seniors’ residence. Kim Swanson, who will commence his new duties on Monday, was originally in the same position from 1994 to 2009. He is brimming with enthusiasm as he returns. “One of the pleasures of the job is to engage with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local heroes of the First Special Service Force
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In January 1944, the news families lived in most fear of came to Medicine Hat. Staff Sgt William “Bill” E. Brotherton, who is recorded as having lived at 178 Eighth St. N., was killed in action in the Second World War on or about Jan. 11, 1944 at Mount La Difensa, Italy. A member ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness Beat: Canada’s garden spot of the year
By Jon Sookocheff on November 11th, 2020
Across the Canadian prairies this pandemic year, farm families have reported record-shattering yields of wheat, oats, barley, and other commodities – a much welcome change of fortune following a protracted period of drought. Nowhere is the bumper crop more bountiful than in Southern Alberta, according to Neil Townsend of Farmlink Marketing Solutions. He recently named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adopt-a-Family back at Women’s Shelter
By MO CRANKER on November 11th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has brought back its Adopt-a-Family program for the Holiday Season. “Historically we would match families at our shelter with sponsors,” said shelter executive director Natasha Carvalho. “We’ve done this for many years and have served over 100 families in that time. “This is a popular program and it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U18 prep squad drops two to Northern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2020
The Southern Alberta Hockey Academy U18 prep team played two games this weekend and came up winless. SAHA lost its Saturday game against Northern Alberta 10-1 at Dale Fisher Arena. The only goal on the night came from Ethan Machan on the power play. Tanner Gold and Dayden Collier got the assists. SAHA dropped Sunday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know after record snow
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters began Monday digging out from a record snowfall on Sunday – work that could continue for the balance of the week, according to city officials. Schools closed, roads were impassable, fenders bended, driveways and walks piled high with drifts up to four feet tall. Garbage collection was paused and bus routes altered in ... Read More »
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