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Pearson remembered as social advocate
By Collin Gallant on December 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Les Pearson, a two-term city alderman who often advocated for public service portfolio of local government during the 2010s, has died. Pearson, 78, passed away on Boxing Day. He was also the founding principal of Eagle Butte High School and the city’s first ever inclusion coordinator to improve city services for those with mobility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who else stole headlines in 2024? A look at other newsmakers in the region
By Medicine Hat News on December 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Filmmaker Luke Fandrich won acclaim and awards for his documentary “Your Cinema Needs You” detailing the history of the Monarch Theatre in Medicine Hat and efforts by local Rotary Clubs to transform the historic theatre into a community hub. After local showings, the film from the local visual artist and filmmaker toured the international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy Christmas Eve for Brooks Mounties
By Medicine Hat News on December 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man spent Christmas in jail in Brooks after he was charged with assault with a weapon and resisting arrest in Tilley on Dec. 24. The RCMP state that the unnamed male left a house where he allegedly made threats against another party but was apprehended in a field nearby at about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber will welcome province in New Year
By Collin Gallant on December 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat will welcome business leaders from across the province in 2025 as the local chamber of commerce hosts the Alberta Chamber’s policy conference in May. That is a special event to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Medicine Hat Board of Trade, which was the predecessor of the business group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsmaker of the Year: Untold history – Fandrich uncovers past of country’s oldest surviving movie theatre
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 31st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The story of Canada’s oldest surviving purpose-built movie theatre that opened its doors on Dec. 21, 1911, in a growing community located in southern Alberta, has been shared with the world through the lens of the 2024 Medicine Hat News Newsmaker of the Year. Luke Fandirch’s documentary Your Cinema Needs You shares the stories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Drought was going to be the big story for 2024, then it didn’t happen
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year was an unexpected boon for farmers in the southeastern corner, despite lingering fears of drought. Following the unusually hot and dry season in 2023, concerns were prevalent heading into this past growing season, with both the City of Medicine Hat and Cypress County making plans for continued water shortages as early as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual family-friendly NYE celebration on at Big Marble Go Centre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre is celebrating New Year’s a few hours early on Tuesday, with a free facility takeover event. On Dec. 31 from 1-4 p.m, visitors will be able to take part in a variety of activities at no cost, including public skating and ice painting, yard games, floor hockey and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces online tool to help non-profits access vital information
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Albertans will now have easier access to information regarding the province’s various non-profits thanks to a new online tool, the province says. The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database which uses the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Through it, residents can search for the location, type and incorporation status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We need your help with the New Year’s Baby
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News invites residents who may have or know the first baby of 2024 to reach out. Alberta Health Services no longer provides information to the media on the first child born in 2024 within the city, and as such, the family is encouraged to make themselves known to the News for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Province restructures health system under heavy scrutiny
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The past year saw dramatic changes to the structure of the provincial health-care system, beginning the process which would separate the former umbrella organization of Alberta Health Services into several separate entities. Legislation was initially proposed May 14 after announcements late in 2023. The proposed changes would divide what was at the time under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters called to house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Firefighters battled a house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday evening, the cause of which, as of writing, is still under investigation. At approximately 6:50 p.m., crews responded to the fire. The situation was thankfully able to be brought under control swiftly, and no injuries were reported. Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services reminded ... Read More »
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