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Clugston to launch re-election campaign virtually Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Ted Clugston will launch his re-election campaign in a virtual kick-off tonight after cancelling plans to host supporters at a restaurant and pub in south Medicine Hat. A release from the campaign states the change is being made “out of an abundance of caution” and the candidate hopes to reach “some (people) who wouldn’t ... Read More »
1 responseStill just a few candidates for local school board trustees
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 14th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com With less than a week until submissions for the municipal election close, there are just four official nominations for local school board trustees – one for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and three for Medicine Hat Public School Division. Ken Loehndorf is the only nominee running for the Catholic board. Catherine Wilson, ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID-19 utility relief program expanded to included condo dwellers
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A program to provide COVID relief to utility customers has been expanded to include condo dwellers, though one councillor says the $4.81 million shouldn’t be spent so close to an election. Coun. Kris Samraj told council on Sept. 7 that paying out an additional $310,000 is in line with the program, but implied that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!65 Roses Princess Ball raises nearly $15,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2021
It was a fundraiser fit for a princess. The third annual 65 Roses Princess Ball drummed up $14,951 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada on Sunday at the Cypress Centre. “We had so many parents tell us how much fun it was and how their kid was loving this event,” said lead coordinator Dalis Hofer, in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC to require vaccinations
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat College is among nine colleges and universities across Alberta that will now require vaccinations for those on campus and no longer accept rapid testing for COVID-19 as an alternative. The announcement on Monday morning from the nine post-secondary institutions say they are coordinating action and the move will strengthen in-place measures to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!35th annual Santa Claus Toy Run a success
By JAMES TUBB on September 14th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Not even rain could stop this years Santa Claus Fund toy run. The motorcycle run, in its 35th year, started with a pancake breakfast at the Irvine Hotel, before making its way to the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede grandstand. There, the riders and anyone attending were greeted with live music, a barbecue and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Bow Island searching for missing man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Bow Island are looking for a missing man last seen on the weekend. Officers say Arnold Hofer, 49, was last seen on Seventh Ave. West in the town southwest of Medicine Hat on September 11. He is six feet tall, weighs 170 pounds and has grey hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A hundred bucks is better than (doing) nothing
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 11th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The idea of paying people to get the COVID-19 vaccine is such a hot-button topic that lava is often the result. The province announced the payment plan a week ago, to either disbelief or derision. But, smart money says there will be a decent number of people who show up at university campuses this ... Read More »
1 responseAdvance voting on now through Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 11th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Voting is underway in the 44th general election with advance voting locations in Medicine Hat doing a brisk business on Friday morning, according to local officials. The four-day period for advanced voting is underway across the country, and will end Monday. In Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner voters are choosing from six candidates. “It is hard to ... Read More »
2 responsesDuncan Kinney running to end ‘fake senate election’
By JAMES TUBB on September 11th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alberta’s senate candidate Duncan Kinney’s platform is simple: if you don’t like Premier Jason Kenney, vote for him. His satirical campaign also revolves around the notion of the senate election being “fake” and wanting to talk about all of the issues he believes Kenney doesn’t want on anyone’s mind. “If you vote for me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds give city $18 million for well cleanup
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 11th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat could cut its entire abandonment costs at the controversial Manyberries oilfield in half thanks to a newly awarded $18 million from a federal government fund to pay for well cleanup in environmentally sensitive areas. The work – closure and reclamation of up to 118 wells – appeared on a ... Read More »
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