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Celebrating 102 years of life: Roy Gale remembered by friends, family
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 19th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A celebration of life was held for Roy Gale at the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17. Gale was one of the five longest serving members of the Lion’s Club in the district, serving on every committee and in every position. He was a member for 62 years and was well known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Avenue Furniture celebrates 50 years in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Maple Avenue Furniture opened in 1972 and is celebrating 50 years in business this month. “We were farmers and ranchers at the time,” said owner Ed Doehring. “My dad was an upholster by trade and my mother worked in my uncle’s furniture store, Bauer Furniture. Bauer’s burnt down and people were after my dad ... Read More »
6 responsesCity joins Strong Towns initiative at cost of $212,000
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 18th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city will spend $212,000 from council’s contingency fund to join “Strong Towns,” an advocacy and consultancy group that stresses financial sustainability of municipal budgets by focusing on planning decisions. Planning officials say the analytic and evaluation provided by the non-profit group will build on and support changes. It could also fulfil a campaign ... Read More »
7 responsesStep inside the Haunted Greenhouse in support of HALO, if you dare
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It’s a good time to go out for a haunted house crawl, with many opening this weekend. If you do, don’t forget to head up to Redcliff where Kevin and Julie Lagasse own a greenhouse and have converted it into more than 11,000 square feet of haunted fun. Halloween is in the Lagasse blood ... Read More »
6 responsesFlapper style back in fashion at Business Awards
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 2022 Business Awards – A New Era of Roaring Success were handed out on Friday at the Esplanade. Nearly 300 people attended the gala evening, all dressed for a night of 1920s style. A couple of antique cars were parked outside the main doors, jazz was playing, food and cocktails served, and flapper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC students getting the most out of adopt-a-pond program
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The education team at Medicine Hat College adopted Connaught Pond two years ago and duties are shared among all the classes. When a group adopts a pond, they agree to visit the pond as a group (of four or more members)Â at least once or twice a year. Additionally, one or more members agrees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coats on Finlay returns to keep Hatters warm through a cold winter
By KENDALL KING on October 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the cold weather returns, so too does an annual event aimed at keeping those in need warm through the winter. Finlay Bridge in downtown Medicine Hat will once again be adorned with coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens and all other forms of winter attire as the Coats on Finlay donation event returns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business making effort to support Indigenous entrepreneurs
By KENDALL KING on October 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat business is working to support and amplify Indigenous entrepreneurs through experience and resource sharing, and is challenging other businesses to do the same. Sweet Pure Honey co-founders Stella Sehn and Sheldon Hill have long believed ethics a vital aspect of business practice. But after receiving a Better Business Bureau ethics award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morishita aims for Alberta Party resurgence in Brooks-Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 18th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Barry Morishita has been the leader of the Alberta Party for almost a year – a party looking for new footing after being shut out of the legislature in the last election. “It’s hard when you aren’t part of the legislature, and don’t have a seat, to get some attention. It’s been one of ... Read More »
9 responsesCommunity Foundation seeks nominations for five Queen’s Jubilee Medals
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is looking to recognize five community members with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals, and is requesting nominations from the public. Awarded to individuals who perform outstanding acts of service, the medals are a one-time commemoration of the late monarch’s 70-year reign, an honour formally recognized by the Governor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana Fish and Wildlife mulling decision to allow bow-hunting cull of urban deer in Havre
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 18th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Bow hunters in Havre, Mont. may be issued special hunting licenses to cull urban deer within the U.S. city located south of Medicine Hat. The plan put forward by Havre city council this summer will be debated at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. It would allow bow hunters ... Read More »
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