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Women’s shelter sets aside $150K in order to match donations
By Medicine Hat News on September 26th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society revealed a $300,000 fundraising goal at its annual general meeting Wednesday. Its board has earmarked $150,000 of its own funds, which it hopes will be matched by the community, says board president Brent Secondiak. “No matter how big or small, every donation will become a gift that keeps on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous store with hand-crafted goods opening downtown
By JEREMY APPEL on September 26th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel An Indigenous store selling handcrafted goods and general memorabilia will be opening in the near future. Owner Dakota Brant told the News he was inspired to open the store – located in the old Roset by Reid building downtown – because there isn’t one in Medicine Hat. “It’s something that’s needed here in town,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County wind project has yet to be approved by utility regulators
By Medicine Hat News on September 26th, 2019
A major wind energy project proposed to be built in Cypress County is entering the formal application stage, and has not yet been approved by provincial utility regulators. Incorrect information was included in a story that appeared in Wednesday’s edition . The “Cypress Wind” renewable power facility proposed by EDF Renewables would involve erecting 48 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeast Hill residents want a say regarding food bank ‘community hub’
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 26th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Some homeowners on the Southeast Hill fear the food bank and the public school division will enter into an agreement to locate a 35,000 square-foot facility in their community without giving neighbours any say. “It is not acceptable to not consult with neighbours about the location,” said Spencer Schutte, a homeowner in the vicinity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jehovah’s Witnesses convention next year could bring 4,500 people to Medicine Hat
By medicinehatnews on September 25th, 2019
The Canalta Centre has booked its first major convention. Medicine Hat will host the 2020 prairie province regional congregational meetings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in June, it was announced at a press event at the arena and event centre on Wednesday. The event, which could draw as many as 4,500 attendees, has been held for ... Read More »
1 responseAnand-Ford gets eight years
By JEREMY APPEL on September 25th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Aaron Anand-Ford has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in the November 2016 stabbing death of 24-year-old Dustin Hewer. Anand-Ford, 24, was charged with second-degree murder after he stabbed Hewer 13 times, but the jury found him not guilty after a trial earlier this year. Instead, they found him guilty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farm near Oyen suffering from approval process delays
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 25th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two of three companies awarded large renewable energy supply contracts in 2017 are on track to meet an end-of-year deadline to build facilities in southern Alberta, but a third, near Oyen, is delayed after a drawn-out regulatory approval process. The Sharp Hills wind farm project, centred around Sedelia in the Special Areas, will move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association applauds move to drop cross-province trade restrictions
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 25th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The head of the Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association says he was surprised by a provincial announcement that Alberta will remove residency requirements to hold grazing rights on Crown lands. However, Suffield area rancher Kyle Forbes told the News on Tuesday that he’s also generally encouraged by the move and hopes it helps the beef ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS starting up another six-week tobacco cessation course
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2019
Alberta Health Services is about to start a six-week workshop – QuitCore – designed to help people quit using tobacco. QuitCore provides tools and support to help individuals build a tobacco-free lifestyle and will take place on Thursdays starting Oct. 3 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the community health services building, 2948 Dunmore Rd. Workshops are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History locked in at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church
By JEREMY APPEL on September 25th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Downtown’s Fifth Avenue Memorial Church has been officially designated a municipal historical site, the 14th location in Medicine Hat bestowed with the honour. Rev. Dave Pollard told the News the designation speaks to the “role of the church and its relationship to the community.” “I was attracted to the commitment this congregation has to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding increase denied, CNIB closes offices
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 25th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade CNIB says its decision to close the local office for Vision Loss Rehabilitation services had nothing to do with government cuts to funding. “To clarify, this was not a cut to existing funding but rather a denial of additional operations funding required to provide the level of service that we have been providing to ... Read More »
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