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Classics ready to hit the road and take the stage
By MO CRANKER on August 13th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Fans of old cars and classic rock are in for a treat this weekend as Cars and Guitars returns to Medicine Hat. Things get started Friday evening with a classic car cruise from 5-8 p.m. through downtown and the drivers will be making their way to the Canalta Centre. After the cruise, The Hip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall completion still plan for First St.
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 13th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says it still aims to have construction on First Street SW complete this fall. As work has progressed, reopening the intersection at Division Avenue and First Street took a little longer than expected. Crews are now working in the next block heading west. “The water and sewer installation is largely complete. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraising initiative started for county firefighting pair headed to Fire Fit Nationals
By MO CRANKER on August 13th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A pair of county firefighters are getting ready to head to Ontario for the annual Fire Fit Nationals at the end of September. Before Mike Riggs and Kailen Petz leave to compete against the nation’s fittest firefighters, they are hoping to raise funds to help make the trip possible. Their friend, Robyn Wheeler, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local fabric store making 100 quilts to support Ronald McDonald House
By MO CRANKER on August 12th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Staff at Mook Fabrics have set out to create 100 quilts before the end of the year that they will then donate to the Ronald McDonald House opening in Medicine Hat. “We started a quilting group back in February and I overheard two people talking about a Ronald McDonald House opening here,” said retail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saturday fire quickly extinguished
By MO CRANKER on August 12th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker An early morning fire in Crescent Heights was contained quickly by firefighters and the MHPS says it was started by a young boy under the age of 12. The Medicine Hat Police Service Facebook post says emergency crews responded to the Northlands Multi-Dwelling complex around 2:30 a.m. and were able to contain the fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Aug. 12-18, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2019
Aug. 13 – Play Guides, Parent Link Centre, 10 a.m. Aug. 14 – Market in the Park, Stampede grounds, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 15 – Play Guides, Central Park, 10 a.m. Aug 16-18 Geocaching/CITO Event, Police Point Park, natureline.info for more details Aug. 16-17 – Cars and Guitars, Canalta Centre, carsandguitarsfestival.com for more details Aug. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group visiting from Western North Carolina
By MO CRANKER on August 12th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A group of travellers from Western North Carolina has spent time in the Hat this week thanks to the work of Friendship Force groups. The group flew into Calgary on Wednesday and took a shuttle into the Hat the next day. The group is staying with host residents in the city who will help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribs for Kids raises thousands for BBBS
By MO CRANKER on August 12th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Rib lovers in Medicine Hat were treated this weekend to the third annual Ribs for Kids event held in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Medicine Hat. The event was held at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds this year and featured five rib vendors, food trucks, a play space, a market, live ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early morning fire caused by minor contained quickly by firefighters
By Mo Cranker on August 10th, 2019
Medicine Hat News An early morning fire in Crescent Heights was contained quickly by firefighters and the MHPS says it was started by a young boy under the age of 12. The Medicine Hat Police Service Facebook post says emergency crews responded to the Northlands Multi-Dwelling complex around 2:30 a.m. and were able to contain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noninvasive technology eases storm sewer fix
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 10th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city has plans to replace storm sewers that will not require having to dig up the road and disrupt traffic flow. The concept of the storm sewers cured in-place program (CIPP) was discussed at the development and infrastructure committee meeting on Wednesday. A sole bid for specific CIPP work by Insituform Technologies Limited, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook goes on holiday
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2019
The regularly appearing City Notebook column is on hiatus for two weeks. Instead, fans of the historical aspects of the column, and all readers, should enjoy this editorial from Medicine Hat News dated July 2, 1919: “Why not a vacation on the porch? It is right at hand, quiet and in the open. A front ... Read More »
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