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Former Hatter releases Christmas single with daughter

By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2021

lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Former Hatter Marika Siewert and her daughter Zoey have released a new Christmas single, ‘Christmas is Here’, available on all streaming platforms. Marika Siewert is a multi-award winning Canadian recording artist, songwriter and actor, with numerous top 10 singles on the Canadian charts under her belt in everything from pop to gospel. As an ... Read More »

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Defence officials deny BATUS departure

By COLLIN GALLANT on November 25th, 2021

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant British defence officials are denying reports in that country’s media that its presence at CFB Suffield will end, but implied Wednesday that large-scale tank training could move to bases in the Middle East and Africa. Local officials are holding comment until more details are released Thursday, but say the potential of losing armour training ... Read More »

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Arson charge laid on what appears to be careless smoker who visited ATM

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 25th, 2021

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police have laid a charge of arson against a Medicine Hat man who they say was negligent and therefore responsible for $75,000 in damage to a cash machine inside the entrance to a downtown bank. A release Wednesday morning states fire crews were called on Nov. 1 to the branch located at the intersection ... Read More »

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Lighting issues downtown getting another look

By COLLIN GALLANT on November 24th, 2021

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Nine years after gas lamps lining downtown streets were upgraded to shine electric light, city officials are determining why some have lost their lustre. Monday’s meeting of council’s utility and infrastructure committee heard that in response to concerns about safety in the city centre it is examining how to improve the ambient light given ... Read More »

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U.K. report says BATUS leaving Suffield

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 24th, 2021

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The press in the United Kingdom has sounded the death knell for British Army tank training at CFB Suffield, near Medicine Hat. The Telegraph is reporting that Ministry of Defence officials are prepared to announced a reconfiguration of training facilities to align with an ongoing remake of the armoured fleet. Training would proceed in ... Read More »

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CHHS teacher duo wins Prime Minister’s Award

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021

kking@medicinehatnews.com Two teachers from Medicine Hat’s Crescent Heights High School are the recipients of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. Nicole Pocsik, high school science team lead, and Robin Duncan, high school science teacher, are innovative and passionate educators who wish to inspire students, CHHS principal Shonna Barth told the News. “The ... Read More »

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Belyea lawyer will seek bail on murder charge

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 24th, 2021

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Suffield woman accused of killing her husband has retained high-profile defence attorney Katherine Beyak to defend her in court. Tuesday marked the fifth appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court for Deborah Murrill Belyea, 66, on month-old charges that she killed her husband, Alfred Belyea. Police say the murder of the 72-year-old Cypress County ... Read More »

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Horizon Village Knitters keeping Hatters warm through winter

By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021

lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A group of knitters at Horizon Village have been meeting every Wednesday afternoon – when COVID restrictions permitted – to create items to be donated to several local charities and organizations. The group of eight women call themselves the Horizon Village Knitters. They keep busy knitting and crocheting items for donation, and when they ... Read More »

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City Briefs: Altawana Drive path won’t be cleared this winter, will be considered closed

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 24th, 2021

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City crews will no longer clear the path that runs along one side of Altawana Drive, the city announced Monday, strongly suggesting pedestrians use the wider sidewalk on the north side of the busy road. The result is the path will no longer be considered open during winter months, according to a release. “This ... Read More »

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U-cut Christmas Tree Experience aims for ultimate family fun

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021

kking@medicinehatnews.com Country Mouse Farm is helping Hatters make fun family memories this Holiday Season with their U-cut Christmas Tree Experience running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends of Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5. Not only can families select and cut their own Christmas tree, they can enjoy hot chocolate and homemade gingersnap ... Read More »

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Santa Claus Fund secures $5K donation from Methanex

By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021

lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund continues to collect donations that will help local families’ wishes come true this Christmas. Jody Magill, manager of stakeholder relations for Methanex and Danielle Semrau-McLean, stakeholder relations adviser for Methanex, were on location at the Santa Claus Fund holiday home last Friday to present Deanna Doerksen, executive ... Read More »

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