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Public library hosting series of ways for adults to rediscover their inner child
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Public Library is offering a chance for residents to reconnect to their inner child with a series of play activities for adults. The program, Reconnecting to Play: It’s Not Just for Kids, offered its first session Tuesday, but will continue throughout July and August on July 9 and 15 at 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing several charges after alleged assault of a store clerk
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Police have arrested a man they say assaulted a store clerk during a holdup on Saturday afternoon. Medicine Hat police responded to the business on the 1500 block of Dunmore Road at about 3 p.m. on June 29. Authorities say the investigation led to a nearby apartment complex where the suspect refused to leave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First major pride guild event in the Hat a success
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District invited residents down into Kin Coulee for a day of community before Pride Month came to a close with the “Pride for Everyone” event on Saturday. The day featured free hot dogs, the chance to tie-dye a bandana or any item that attendees brought for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Day celebrations span two fun-filled days
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Despite some rain and the occasional threat of thunder, Canada Day was packed with activity throughout the city and beyond. For the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, the party began the night before, with a glow-stick dance and various local punk bands, as well as the bold return of fireworks to Kin Coulee Park. “We ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi making rural concerns a priority
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Even with nearly a week passed since he claimed the Alberta NDP leadership, Naheed Nenshi admits it’s still a whirlwind. “The support that we’ve had across the province has been just great,” Nenshi told the News on Friday. He says he’s been overwhelmed and humbled by the response from Albertans, and is looking forward ... Read More »
1 responseSections of Southridge Community Park closing temporarily for rehabilitation work
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Beginning Tuesday a section of the trail in the north end of Southridge Community Park will be temporarily closed as the park is scheduled to undergo two phases of rehabilitation work to be completed in August. The first phase will require the washroom on the north end temporarily closed until work that will enhance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Children’s themed city block party Saturday afternoon from noon to 4 p.m. at Towne Square
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com For the third consecutive weekend the city is hosting another block party during its summer series at Towne Square with the theme of celebrating childhood. The series of weekly block parties provides free activities, games, entertainment for residents every Saturday to help cultivate the vibrancy by extending programming efforts downtown. Celebrating Childhood runs from ... Read More »
1 responseBevo to officially apply reclassification of Aurora Sun
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A major greenhouse in Medicine Hat will officially apply to change its use to reflect that it grows vegetables, not cannabis, this week. The municipal planning commission will meet Wednesday to hear an application from Bevo Farms related to its facility at 3101 Box Springs Way, better known at the Aurora Sun greenhouse. That ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat celebrates Canada Day with several planned events; firefighters remind residents of local firework bylaw
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Canada Day long weekend several events are planned throughout the region including two firework shows Sunday and Monday evening. Celebrations kick off Sunday as the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is hosting several events at Kin Coulee Park. Along with traditional skateboarding the association is hosting live music and an outdoor dance party that ... Read More »
1 responseAHS shares ATV safety advice for long weekend
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Before many residents head into the more remote areas of the province for the long weekend, AHS would like to shape a few suggestions to ensure that ATV users return uninjured and happy. Between 2015 and 2022, Alberta reported nearly 9,500 ATV-related emergency department and urgent care centre visits, said AHS, and as such, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recent rain doubles June’s below average total
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Showers on Thursday more than doubled the amount of rainfall received in Medicine Hat during June, but the total is less than half the long-term average. That comes during what is typically the city’s wettest month, and after a near all-time record monthly rainfall during May. Environment Canada reported that 16.5 millimetres of rain ... Read More »
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