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Rodeo royalty contestant hopes to inspire others
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 13th, 2022
By competing in the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Royalty Competition, Caitlin Watson hopes to inspire younger girls who might lack self-confidence. “I’m not a size two,” said Caitlin, but she hopes seeing her in the competition might change how they think and feel about themselves. Eighteen-year-old Watson is one of three contestants in the ... Read More »
1 responseEmpress vacant council byelection candidates revealed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Empress has produced a large crop of candidates to fill its village council that was left completely vacant by resignations this spring. The village in Special Areas No. 2 has been operated by a provincially appointed administer until a byelection can be held on Aug. 8. Seven residents filed nomination papers on nomination day ... Read More »
1 responseContaminating recycling bin with items that don’t belong a major issue for local company
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 13th, 2022
GFL collects the recycling each week from the curbside blue bins, takes it to a transfer station in Medicine Hat and loads it onto a large trailer that is hauled to Lethbridge, where there is a large recycling facility, for sorting. Jamie Garland, services manager for city assets, explained the recycling contract GFL has with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upgrades at Downtown YMCA will affect service access
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2022
Capital upgrades to Medicine Hat’s downtown YMCA will result in several closures throughout the building from July 20-29. Affected areas include; the main gym and second-floor multipurpose rooms, which will be inaccessible from July 20-22; the basement weight room from July 25-27; and child minding and second-floor spin rooms from July 27-29; as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodeo royalty contestant chases dream
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Competing in Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Rodeo Royalty Competition is a dream come true for Kearra Borthwick, as it combines her love of horses with her passion for community involvement. “It’s something I’ve been planning for years,” Borthwick told the News. “I love the community of rodeo. Everyone’s just so supportive and loving. ... Read More »
1 responseLocal woman facing murder charge due back in court Aug. 8
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on July 12th, 2022
A 27-year-old Medicine Hat woman charged with murder – and recently denied bail while her matters went through court – will be back in court next month. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench for Melissa Martens-Lagasse, charged with first-degree murder and causing an indignity to a human body, after ... Read More »
1 responseRegistration opens for July 18 Great Big Pedal
By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2022
Registration is now open for the Great Big Pedal, an annual community bike ride hosted by Bike Medicine Hat and Tourism Medicine Hat. The event, July 18 at 6 p.m. in Kin Coulee, also kicks off Bike Week to promote active, alternative transportation. With three routes of varying lengths, the Great Big Pedal is open ... Read More »
1 responseCops in Saskatchewan seize large quantity of drugs in traffic stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 12th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews During a traffic stop last week, Mounties in Maple Creek seized nearly one kilogram of methamphetamine that was bound for Regina. Officers with the service’s roving traffic unit say they pulled over an eastbound pickup on July 6 for having an obstructed licence plate when they made the discovery. Authorities say 337 grams of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Queen competition schedule of events
By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2022
Three royal hopefuls are vying for the titles of Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Queen and Princess, as the annual Rodeo Royalty Competition kicks off this week. Competitors Shaylyn Hunt, Kearra Borthwick and Caitlin Watson are excited to connect with Hatters and showcase both their rodeo and community ambassadorial skills, through a variety of events ... Read More »
1 responseStampede-style parade for seniors set for July 27
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 12th, 2022
Joyce Stuber, member of the board for the Dunmore Equestrian Centre, is organizing a parade for four senior homes in Medicine Hat on July 27. This year the parade will be held the day before the Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition holds its city parade, hoping she’d be able to get a few floats and ... Read More »
1 responseHorticultural Society presents its annual Garden Tour this weekend
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 12th, 2022
The annual Garden Tour, presented by the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society, has returned for 2022. “People are excited about it. We started to get requests for if there was going to be a garden tour this year and when tickets would go on sale about two months ago,” said Mel Deydey, newsletter editor ... Read More »
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