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Notebook: Shifting winds have political pundits and polls in prediction mode
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Without the benefit of pressing the flesh, so to speak, it’s hard to get a ground-level view of the provincial political situation. Rubbing shoulders, cornering candidates, and generally chatting up folks when out and about, is the typical way reporters get some sense about which way the political winds are blowing. That’s nearly impossible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glasgo’s support for LGBTQ colleague goes beyond party lines
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 5th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Janis Irwin, MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, was walking to the legislature in Edmonton for question period Tuesday when she stopped to take a video of the growing vigil to honour the 215 children found at the Kamloops residential school. Two people sitting on a nearby bench began commenting on her gender and when she left, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High senior takes home gold in welding at provincials for Skills Canada
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Ethan Haukeness of Medicine Hat High School took home the gold medal at the Provincial level of the Skills Canada Competition. Haukeness, who competed in welding in the competition, is a Grade 12 student at MHHS. He has excelled through all three years of the welding and fabrications course at Hat High. “I’ve never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters embracing convenience of new Premium Sausage location
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com One of the Crowsnest Highway’s favourite businesses now has a new location in the Hat with Premium Sausage opening a retail location in the city. Debbie Penner, co-owner along with her husband Mark, says the response has been overwhelming since they opened the doors at their Trans-Canada Way location. “We’ve been looking at this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Limited by COVID, Stampede organizers still planning eventful summer
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 4th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Hatters can plan to frequent the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds this summer as the organization plans to host events throughout the summer – including Stampede week events. “It’s exciting. There’s been lots of conversation between staff, board members, our committee chairs, just in regard to exactly what it looks like,” said general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds gather at Tepee to honour lost Indigenous children
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com Hatters turned out in the hundreds to the Saamis Tepee Thursday evening to pay tribute to the young lives lost to residential schools, to remember the inter-generational pain they caused and to express hope for reconciliation in the future. People of all ages – Indigenous and non-indigenous alike – prayed, spoke their truth and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Rail appeals order to deal with local gas well
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canadian Pacific Railways and the City of Medicine Hat are disputing which is ultimately responsible for an abandoned gas well near S. Railway Street that is leaking methane. Neither the company nor the city provided comment to the News about the issue that is currently part of an appeal hearing process staged by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: Community Spirit Awards nomination deadline extended
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2021
A nomination deadline for this year’s civic Community Spirit Awards has been extended until Monday. Packages for bi-annual recognition in arts, sports, compassion, the environment, inclusion, volunteering and civic pride must be submitted by the end of business on that day for consideration. Special awards categories are the “Heart of Medicine Hat” and “Changemaker” awards. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors’ residence opts for lawn care with a very cute twist
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Goats in the city are a rare sight to see. That’s why the group of 56 goats providing lawn care at Heritage Heights pull double duty, acting as entertainers for residents and other locals. “It’s really brought people out,” said John Enns, a resident at Heritage Heights. “And not just from the neighbourhood here. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public hearing Monday on contested four-plex
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to build a four-plex on a now-bare lot on the Southeast Hill will be subject to a council hearing Monday, when the developer will argue it will improve the community and meet city development goals, though neighbours say the oddly situated lot is too small. The lot at 29 Fifth St. SE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter day camps among spring grant recipients
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 3rd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is giving $63,466.50 through its Smart and Caring Community Grants to 13 community organizations. “Our Smart and Caring grants support the communities right across southeastern Alberta, and what it does is it looks to strengthen where there might be gaps for some of the non-profits and charities in ... Read More »
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