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RCMP searching for missing Brooks teen who could be in the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2021
Alberta RCMP is searching for a 15-year-old Brooks girl, and Medicine Hat Police Service is telling Hatters to be on the lookout. Maria Povagenuc was last seen Thursday in Brooks, however MHPS shared the missing persons report Thursday at 11:40 a.m. suggesting she may be heading to Medicine Hat. “Maria may possibly be headed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make your own beeswax food wrap at Police Point Nature Centre
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2021
Reusable food wraps are all the buzz, and the Nature Centre at Police Point Park will be helping Hatters make their own later this month. On Aug. 13, the Nature Centre will be hosting a “Make Your Own Beeswax Food Wraps” event between 9 a.m. and noon. Participants can create their own reusable food wraps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Rattler returns to run The Mezz
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 6th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Clive Atkins, former Medicine Hat College Rattler, says the small-town charm drew him back to the city. He is the new general manager of The Mezz and 1911 Lounge. Atkins came to Medicine Hat in 2005 from his hometown of Calgary with a scholarship to play for the MHC Rattlers basketball team. He took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth in Philanthropy doles out $20,000 in grants
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2021
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has distributed nearly $20,000 through the Youth in Philanthropy program to charities across the region. The Youth in Philanthropy program introduces young people to community development and philanthropy through hands-on experiences with local charities, and 11 different participant groups each received grants of $1,800 and split the total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest returns to the Hat this weekend
By MO CRANKER Special to the News on August 5th, 2021
Meat lovers, this weekend is for you. Beginning Friday and running into Sunday evening, this year’s Ribfest has hopes to be the biggest and best yet. “This is going to be a great weekend,” said one of the organizers, Andrew Reinhardt. “We have some really great ribbers coming in for this event. “People will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD using summer months to focus on mental health
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose School Division is working hard, even over the summer, to help improve students and their families’ community connection and mental wellness. Hosted by the AHS Mental Health Capacity Building Project in co-ordination with the Prairie Rose Wellness Team, the school division is providing opportunities for families to spend time together and within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solid Foodgrains harvest despite weather issues
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat chapter of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank spent Wednesday afternoon harvesting 70 acres of wheat in a field near Rolling Acres Greenhouse, which will be monetized and used to help alleviate hunger in Third World countries. Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a non-profit nationwide organization that runs various projects in order to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-risk incident quickly resolved
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2021
Medicine Hat Police Service safely resolved a high-risk incident at the 700 block of Ninth Street SE Wednesday afternoon. At around 4 p.m., MHPS announced via social media it was responding to a report of “an armed, emotionally disturbed subject” and requested for people to avoid the area. An MHPS release states the subject was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2021 Stampede a much needed success for all involved
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Kara Brake, who stepped into her role as general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede in time to roll out 2021 festivities, says despite a shorter than usual planning period, organizers are pleased with the success and attendance of events. “I think Stampede went really well,” said Brake. “We were able to, ... Read More »
1 responseDozens compete at the Duel in Dunmore
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com July 31 and Aug. 1 saw some of the Canadian Cowboys Mounted Shooters compete in a duelling competition at the Dunmore Equestrian Arena. The Duel in Dunmore Competition had 38 competitors, Joyce Stuber of the Dunmore Equestrian Centre said. “Mounted shooting is a fast-paced event that involves horsemanship and shooting skills,” Stuber explained. “Two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy bars, busy streets have MHPS working harder
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service reported that this past long weekend was a little busier than the August long weekend of 2020. Ryan Thorburn, staff sergeant with the patrol section of the MHPS, said they received about 30 more service calls this year. “This year we had about 383 calls for service over this August ... Read More »
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