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Redcliff resident wins $100K on Lotto Max Extra
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2022
A resident of Redcliff got quite the surprise this past Saturday when he discovered he had won $100,000 from his Lotto Max Extra numbers drawn on Jan. 7. “I woke up and thought to myself, ‘I should check my tickets,'” Ariel de la Cruz said in a statement. “I had no idea I was holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID took big toll at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall has released a report on how it plans to jointly manage Co-op Place and the Esplanade Theatre as major entertainment venues in Medicine Hat, but information also reveals how the hockey rink has failed to meet expectations over the past six years. Operations during the past two years – when it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You don’t necessarily need the bunny to have a good Easter
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Easter approaches, a local bunny rescue organization is encouraging Hatters to do their research and consider the long-term commitment pet ownership requires, before adopting a bunny. “One of our biggest concerns is that people are impulse buying,” Amanda Hennessey, Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue president, told the News. “You see a cute little bunny ... Read More »
1 responsePair of garages damaged in weekend fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police are investigating what caused a fire that damaged two detached garages in Ross Glen on Sunday morning. Police and fire crews were called to the back alley of Ross Haven Court at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Substantial damage to the siding and some structural components was observed at the scene Monday, ... Read More »
1 responseBalloon foils power for 350 Hatters
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A foil balloon caused more than 350 addresses to lose power on March 25, when it connected with a power line near Kingsway Avenue. After one unsuccessful attempt to remove the balloon, crews were able to restore power to the area approximately two hours after the initial contact. In light of the incident, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City receives ‘encouraging’ interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Eight expressions of interest were filed with the city regarding of the Monarch Theatre – an “encouraging number” according to top officials at city hall who will now launch a more formal process to purchase or lease the historic Second Street movie house. “It’s very exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing some creative ... Read More »
1 responseNon-profit group aims to improve local riparian areas
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Cows and Fish, an Alberta non-profit organization which works to improve the health of riparian areas through community engagement and awareness efforts, is hoping to partner with landholders and producers in the southeast region of the province for a variety of stewardship activities. The organization, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A story in the March 26 Best of Medicine Hat 2022 Winner’s Edition incorrectly referred to the co-founders of Giving and Receiving as being married. This is not the case... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City residents can locate, map out trails on Trails Near Me widget
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2022
A new tool released by the City of Medicine Hat on Monday allows Hatters to easily locate and map out trails near their place of residence. The Trails Near Me widget, available on myMH portal, calculates the distance between a person’s residence and the nearest trail access point and the length of the trail. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organ donation awareness literally vital
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the fourth annual Green Shirt Day approaches, individuals in Medicine Hat and across the country are starting conversations about organ donation in the hopes of recruiting new donors and in recognition of those who have donated. Green Shirt Day began in 2019 in honour of Logan Boulet, one of 29 passengers injured in ... Read More »
1 responseCPC leadership candidate coming to Medicine Hat tonight to mingle with members, general public
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A federal Conservative leadership candidate from Saskatchewan will be in Medicine Hat tonight to rally support. Joseph Bourgault operates a farm implement manufacturing firm in St. Brieux, Sask, near Saskatoon, and is seeking to lead the national party on a platform decrying pandemic restrictions, carbon pricing and “globalism,” which he says is a threat ... Read More »
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