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Midway returns with plenty of fun on offer
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s midway was bustling Thursday afternoon, following its return after two years away. Located in front of the Stampede’s grandstand, this year’s midway features a selection of rides and games for all ages. One section of the midway houses rides and games more suited to children, while the other section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Employability skills issues at the heart of staffing struggles
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 28th, 2022
Agreeing to an interview but not showing up, accepting a job and failing to show on the first day, not being able to pass a drug test, not understanding vacation days need to be approved, taking a day(s) off without telling anyone, and suddenly quitting when taken to task on anything. These seem to be ... Read More »
1 responsePicture Butte man arrested after car chase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man from Picture Butte is under arrest after leading police on a chase from Raymond to Cardston to the City of Lethbridge on Monday. Local RCMP responded after a man was reported breaking in to a residence north of Raymond that afternoon, then fled in a vehicle taken from the acreage. Cardston RCMP ... Read More »
1 responsePassing on the Stampede crown: McNaughton reflects on year as Stampede royalty
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Sitting under the shade of Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Carriage House, Bailee McNaughton cannot believe a year has passed since she became a member of rodeo royalty. “This year has been nothing short of fast-paced, unpredictable and exciting,” McNaughton told the News. Crowned rodeo princess last July, McNaughton’s title officially changed to ‘rodeo ... Read More »
1 responseUCP candidates clash at local debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first United Conservative Party debate – held in a helicopter hanger in Medicine Hat on Wednesday – turned into a dog fight at times with perceived front-runners fending off attacks from field of seven candidates, including each other. About half the two-hour program saw talk show host and former Wildrose Party leader Danielle ... Read More »
2 responsesGrab a bite at the Stampede
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The sights! The sounds! The smells! The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds are alive and bustling once again with the return of the annual summer event. With so much to see and do, the News had difficulty choosing what to try first when the Stampede officially opened Wednesday. The decision was made easily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stepping and striding for a good cause
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 28th, 2022
On Sept. 10-11 at nine locations across Alberta, the 10th annual Step N’ Stride for the Parkinson Association of Alberta (PAA) is taking place. In Medicine Hat, the event will be happening on Sunday, September 11 starting at 1 p.m. at Kin Coulee Park. All the events across Alberta will be built the same way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honouring those who were lost: City looking into COVID projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat should apply for three major grants to pursue projects to commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic and also plant a tree, according to a recommendation from council’s Community Vibrancy Board. That advisory board reported to the public services committee in the spring that they were evaluating the impact of the pandemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas plants plan for power
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A new power plant at the Empress natural gas straddle plant owned by Pembina Pipelines will join the Alberta grid supply mix on Wednesday, regulators have announced. The 47-megawatt natural gas co-generation plant was announced in 2019, then delayed but then re-approved as energy prices fluctuated wildly in 2020. Ground was broken on the ... Read More »
1 responseAccess to tepee limited
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2022
Access to the Saamis Tepee will be restricted today – likely continuing into Thursday – as the city conducts its annual inspection and carries out required structural maintenance. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. this morning, which will result in the closure of the area directly below and around the teepee. Signs will ... Read More »
1 responseDebate descends on the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Candidates to lead the province may take off the gloves during a party leadership forum tonight in Medicine Hat, but several are also planning to kick up their heels and campaign during Stampede Week in the Gas City. The seven candidates will answer questions and debate on stage for two hours at the HALO ... Read More »
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