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Playing it safe: Stampede opting to celebrate ‘responsibly’ after missing 2020
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Officials with the Medicine Hat Stampede aren’t dwelling on what’s not included in this year’s edition, choosing to promote concerts and three nights of rodeo on the grounds as a way to celebrate “responsibly” after missing the 2020 exhibition entirely. “I’m not a big rollercoaster guy,” said Stampede board president David Zeigenhagel. “But we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visual arts show kicks off Friday
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Stampede goers can check out the Visual Arts Show on Friday and Saturday this coming weekend. The Visual Arts Show for the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede runs Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Cypress Centre Auditorium. There is no entry fee for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maverick Party to hold founding convention Aug. 7
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 29th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A fledgling federal party promising to create a western voting block after the next election has named candidates for ridings east and west of Medicine Hat. The Maverick Party of Canada will hold a founding convention on Aug. 7, interim leader Jay Hill announced on social media Thursday. The party hopes to force changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patiently waiting on a dream: Redcliff’s Sarah Mickey waits for official word on Paralympics
By MO CRANKER Special to the News on July 29th, 2021
Sarah Mickey could not be any closer to making her Olympic dream come true. She has trained hard, earned the results and she has been named to Team Canada’s provisional roster for the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo next month. All the Redcliff-born discus thrower is waiting for is an official announcement from Athletics Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion honours 75-year member George Hope
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 29th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 in Redcliff celebrated George Hope on Saturday for his contributions to the organization. “(He’s) been a member for 75 years. That is almost unheard of, so we decided to throw an appreciation supper for him,” said Nicole Pilon, acting vice president of the Redcliff Legion. “We had some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat COVID numbers on the rise
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 29th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s active COVID case number is quickly moving upwards and is well ahead of most other major municipalities in the province, according to figures released Wednesday afternoon. The Hat added 15 new diagnoses from the previous day, bringing the total to 45 active cases, according to Alberta government’s statistical website, more than double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat gets first crack at hosting 2026 Special Olympic Summer Games
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Hat will have first crack to host the 2026 Canadian Special Olympic Summer Games, making up for losing the 2022 games that were first shuffled and eventually cancelled, a city committee heard on Monday. The pandemic has negated the ability to hold provincial qualifying tournaments this year toward what would be the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade upgrading costs will be more than matched by new grant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The higher cost of upgrading the audio and ticketing system and a smoke machine at the Esplanade will be more than offset by a new federal government grant, the city’s public services committee heard on Monday. The city set aside $50,000 to replace the “front-of-house console” that controls the theatre’s sound system within the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dry conditions driving early harvest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 28th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Hot, dry conditions are driving an early harvest in Southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan, the two provinces’ latest crop reports state. The Saskatchewan ministry of agriculture reports that about half of fall and spring cereals, oilseed and pulse crops are ahead of schedule, heading out as heat speeds up the growing cycle. The most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day shelter to begin winding down operations sooner than expected
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A day shelter set up on North Railway Street will begin the process of winding up operations sooner than expected, just as criticism from businesses neighbouring the facility is ramping up. The shelter, currently located at 435 North Railway St., was set up as a response to COVID health restrictions that limited access to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bringing the zoo to you: Dunmore Equestrian Centre puts on petting zoo at retirement homes
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Centre helped arrange a petting zoo for two different seniors care homes on Monday, complete with mini donkeys, a sheep, a chicken, a dog and a few kittens. Joyce Stuber with the Dunmore Equestrian Centre was at Sunnyside long term care in South Country Village on Monday afternoon with the small ... Read More »
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