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Report suggests decommission plan for rinks
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s parks and rec department could soon begin the formal planning process to replace aging community facilities that became a major election issue last fall. A final report on how the department should approach facility repair and replacement was to be voted upon late Monday at council’s regular meeting. It arrived at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L, faculty association agree to another round of mediation
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 8th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge says the school and its striking faculty association have agreed to a second round of mediation. In a posting on its bargaining page, the university said both parties have agreed to engage the assistance of a mediator “to settle terms of a future collective agreement.” That mediator is David Jones, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heggelund back as Medicine Hat’s interim CAO
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat has re-hired former top administrator Merete Heggelund to become acting city manager until a permanent hire can be found, council announced Monday night. She takes over the position from another two-time CAO, Bob Nicolay, who took over from her in late 2018, but stepped away quickly early this year. Former ... Read More »
1 responseCop on trial claims ‘practical joke’ not sex assault
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An off-duty Medicine Hat police officer accused of sexual assaulting a waitress testified Friday the incident was a “harmless prank” to slip a marijuana joint into her front pocket. Chance Franklin, a 12-year police veteran, was charged in October 2020 with sexual assault, and took the stand in his own defence during the two-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person Rotary Music Festival starts Monday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local youth skilled in performing arts will take the stage once again for Medicine Hat’s 67th annual Rotary Music Festival, taking place from March 6-20. The festival, which features youth ages five to 20, will be in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It feels wonderful to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar looking for executive director
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2022
The Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is back on the hunt for an executive director. The Root Cellar made the announcement Friday, stating Margo Dick has resigned from her role as executive director. Dick spent five years with the organization as operations manager before stepping into the executive director’s role in the fall. “Margo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate sales slow a little after record February
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Real estate sales in the Medicine Hat region slowed from near record-setting pace in February, but prices continued to climb. Sales in the typically slower month fell for detached homes, but listings continued to slow and prices rose another two per cent compared to a relatively blistering start to 2021. In the first two ... Read More »
1 responseJourney Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference next week
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Miywasin Friendship Centre is virtually hosting its seventh Annual Journey Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference from March 7-11. The conference, sponsored by the Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association and the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, brings together guest speakers from across Canada, exploring a variety of topics with focus on healing and reconciliation. ... Read More »
1 responseMore bail hearings cancelled for accused in Coutts blockade
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 4th, 2022
Two more bail hearings for men charged with conspiring to kill police officers at the blockade near the Coutts border in February, have been cancelled. Chris Carbert, 44, was scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, and Anthony Olienick was set for a hearing today, but both were cancelled at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police shutter drug house on SW Hill
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 4th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Alberta Sheriffs have fenced off a home on the Southwest Hill they say was the site of drug dealing and general crime for three years. The home, located at 144 Fifth St. SW, across the street from the parking lot for CAPE School, will now be shuttered for 90 days and only be handed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Nature Centre offering Ukrainian egg decorating kits
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com This Easter, Hatters can let their creativity flow with a Ukrainian egg decorating kit, available for $27 at the Police Point Park Nature Centre. The kits are offered through the Interpretive Program annually, and include a kistka tool, wax, four dye colours and instructions. “It’s a nice family activity,” Ian Langill, assistant chief park ... Read More »
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