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We built this city on crocks and bowls: Medalta to host Crockstock 2022 on Sept. 25
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Another free community event is happening when Crockstock 2022 hits the Medalta on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Medalta will be open to the public with free admission, a stage will be set up outside the main doors featuring great Canadian bands, the market at Medalta is returning, and more. “It’s ... Read More »
17 responsesGo beyond wearing orange on Sept. 30
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is using the entire month to of September acknowledge National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, seeing it as a chance to honour and celebrate Indigenous culture and history. Rod Willier has recently been onboarded by MHCBE as an Indigenous Support Worker. His role is to teach wellness in the ... Read More »
12 responsesNew Indigenous support worker aiming to make an impact at MHCBE
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 17th, 2022
Rod Willier is hoping to make a difference in the community as Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s new Indigenous support worker. Willier brings a wealth of experience to the role, both learned and lived. “I grew up in Northern Alberta, 80 per cent of my life was on Sucker Creek First Nation Reserve,” said ... Read More »
3 responsesHat will soon welcome first PROBUS club
By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will soon welcome its first PROBUS club, following a flurry of public support. First reported in the June 9 issue of the News, Alberta director and executive committee member for PROBUS Canada Dennis Pommen has long wanted to establish a club in Medicine Hat, thanks to the city’s large senior population and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Getting down to business
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members are getting down to business to hire a new city manager, the News revealed this week as the latest point of an emerging debate about whether the city is moving too slow on some issues. It seems it would be a top priority, to those who maybe worry about the high turnover ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local prayer service for Queen Elizabeth on Sept. 24
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local prayer service for Queen Elizabeth will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Medicine Hat on Sept. 24. The funeral for the Queen, who is also the head of the Church of England, will be held Monday morning in London, starting at about 3 a.m. Mountain Time. The Anglican Church of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire at the Royal Hotel: Blaze rips through 120-year-old downtown watering hole
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews There were tears in more than a few beers on Friday after the Royal Hotel in downtown Medicine Hat was badly damaged in a fire that broke out morning and led to the collapse of the 120-year old watering hole in the late afternoon. Firefighters arrived on the scene at about 8:30 a.m., responding ... Read More »
21 responsesRoyal Hotel blaze in city centre
By Collin Gallant on September 16th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Firefighters continue to battle a morning blaze at the Royal Hotel in downtown Medicine Hat, generally limiting the fire to the historic building that has substantial damage. Crews responded at about 8 a.m. Friday morning for what Sources told the News was a fire that started in the basement. No one was ... Read More »
5 responsesFull-time city CAO unlikely until early 2023
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City councillors are now in late stage discussions about how the next top administrator will be hired, the News has learned. That will likely mean a permanent city manager won’t arrive until early 2023, making it a full year since the last one left. The issue was discussed at a closed meeting of the ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal creator releases first video game
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Self-taught game creator Aaron Taylor spent the last few months making a new video game called Everett Isle, which is now available on Steam. The game was launched on Sept. 1 and has already sold about 60 copies, which is above his projections for the first month. “For this game, I solo developed it in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elizabeth Stevens local winner of Telus Storyhive 2.0
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Rebecca Stevens has been selected by Telus Storyhive 2.0 to produce an episodic documentary series. Stevens put together a demo in July, received acceptance on Sept. 7 and will get a $10,000 grant to produce her series, along with training, support and distribution. The series is called Follow Us and will star a ... Read More »
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