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City puts 100-year-old mystery lots up for sale
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Ten lots that were drawn out of the prairie landscape 100 years ago, then forgotten, will likely be blended into a modern proposal to build a new community in southern Medicine Hat. “Whitworth Street” only exists on paper and was only rediscovered last spring when the plan to build a row of houses on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Up and away: First Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy student takes flight
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on November 5th, 2019
The Prairie Rose School Division’s Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy saw its first student take flight at the end of October. Grade 12 Eagle Butte High School student Emily Stock had the opportunity before any of her peers to take flight at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport because she went into the program with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. border patrol arrests 2 Mexicans allegedly trying to enter Montana
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
U.S. border patrol agents in Havre, Mont., have arrested two Mexican citizens who they say illegally entered the country via Canada. The agency made the announcement in a release on Monday, stating they believe the man and woman crossed the international border on foot sometime around October 27. They were charged with violating immigration laws ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five face charges after cops seize meth, cocaine, cash in Brooks, Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2019
Police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation in southeastern Alberta and five people are facing charges. A search warrant was executed on Oct. 24 at a residence in Brooks by ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team assisted by MHPS and Brooks RCMP. More than 700 grams of methamphetamine and nearly 100 grams of cocaine and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming soon to Medicine Hat: new dividend policy
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Along with a new budget, the City of Medicine hat could have a new dividend policy in the coming year. At Monday’s city council meeting, administrators announced they are close to bringing forward a long-talked-about review of how the municipal utility divisions calculate profits and disperse them for either use in the municipal budget ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 4-10, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2019
Nov. 4 – World U-17 Hockey Challenge Czech Republic vs. Canada Black, Canalta Centre, 1 p.m. Nov. 4 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 4 – World U-17 Hockey Challenge Canada White vs. USA, Canalta Centre, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Manufacturing nature
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on November 4th, 2019
For years, researchers have emphasized the importance of nature to overall human health and wellbeing. However, it is so easy to isolate oneself from this very thing; nowadays, people tend to spend less time outdoors and more time in front of screens, which can lead to unhealthy lifestyles. Spending time in nature offers a break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New business aims to spark creativity
By MO CRANKER on November 4th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s newest business is hoping to spark a bit of creativity in the city. Paint of Interest opened its doors for the first time Saturday, offering Hatters of all ages a chance to create their own masterpieces at the new drop-in art studio. “This paint your own pottery, paint your own canvas,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pants Off event raises money for a worthy cause
By MO CRANKER on November 4th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Walking into a restaurant with no pants on is usually a no-go. Saturday, Earl’s turned a blind eye to help out a good cause. The night marked the first ever Pants Off for Men’s Health event, which raised funds for the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation “We wanted to have a fun, unique ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS adds new dog to K9 team
By MO CRANKER on November 4th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker When purchasing canines, the Medicine Hat Police Service always gets a warranty and keeps the receipt. For the first time in a long time – it actually mattered. After roughly two months of training with his new dog Ace, Const. Matt Hubbard and K9 unit head Clarke White came to the decision to return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purple ribbons tied to mark Family Violence Prevention Month
By MO CRANKER on November 2nd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Purple ribbons will hang around the city for the month of November – all of which have meaning. Staff and volunteers from Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society gathered at city hall Friday afternoon to officially dub November as Family Violence Prevention Month and to hang ribbons to raise awareness. “We want to bring light ... Read More »
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