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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!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!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!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!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!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!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!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!Water supply outlook for S. Sask. River downgraded for summer
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2021
The water supply outlook for the South Saskatchewan River basin has been downgraded slightly for the coming summer, according to the latest forecasts from Alberta Environment and Parks. Earlier predictions of an average to above average year on the Bow and Oldman systems (which form the South Saskatchewan) are now noted as below average to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFA Rural Communities offer $100K in grant funding
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 3rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com For the third year in a row, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation is offering a $100,000 grant to projects submitted from all over rural Alberta. Harvey Hagman, chair of the United Farmers Community Foundation and member of the board of the UFA, explains the grant. “Two years ago we announced that we would commit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local UCP board wants Barnes back in caucus
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Members of the local UCP constituency board have sent an outgoing message of support for ousted MLA Drew Barnes and ask that he be reinstated in the government caucus. The letter, signed by “the Board Directors,” was posted on the group’s Facebook page Wednesday morning and was reportedly sent to Premier Jason Kenney and ... Read More »
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