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Events Calendar Feb. 3-9, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 3rd, 2020
Feb. 3 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 3 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 4 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 – Author reading: Barry Bernhardt, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – Limiting Screen Time, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Tales from the park-keeper
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on February 3rd, 2020
By nature, humans are social creatures. Our shared feelings, experiences, and ancestries create a sense of familiarity between us. While the origins of our harmonies may differ, what often brings us together is storytelling: an art that can turn a group of individuals into a community. Frequently, inspiration for intimate and effective storytelling can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta reviving 30-year-old campaign to meet funding target
By MO CRANKER on February 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is re-launching a 30-year-old campaign with the hopes of bringing in more funds for its programs. Medalta first launched the Brick Campaign in 1989 and it played an important role in making the clay district what it is today. The campaign allows Hatters to purchase bricks of varying sizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library opens community play space
By MO CRANKER on February 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker It was a big day Saturday for the Medicine Hat Public Library. The organization announced last June that it would be opening a free community play area early in 2020 and it kept true to its promise. “We’re beyond excited,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “It looks good and we’ve got a good turnout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everyone is welcome’: Public library opens community play area
By Mo Cranker on February 1st, 2020
It was a big day Saturday for the Medicine Hat Public Library.The organization announced last June that it would be opening a free community play area early in 2020 and it kept true to its promise.“We’re beyond excited,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “It looks good and we’ve got a good turnout today for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown parking permits for 2020 are ready for pickup
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020
People who live in the downtown core are advised that parking permits for 2020 are now available to pick up. Current residential parking permits expire on Feb. 29. To apply for a new permit, please visit municipal works, 188 Kipling Street, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Residents are required to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: So, is he sticking around, or what?
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant One slip of the tongue is understandable, but two starts rumours. So, is Ted Clugston considering a third term as mayor, or not? Less than two years out from decision day, the question hung out there at Tuesday’s State of the City address. Perhaps putting ears on guard, emcee Ken Sauer introduced Clugston as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex production up but profits down
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020
Methanex reversed a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the summer as the global methanol maker recorded all-time high production, but had yearly results dragged down by lower prices. The Vancouver-based company that has major operations in Medicine Hat released its year-end financial statements on Wednesday, stating a whole year net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Confusion follows AISH date change
By JEREMY APPEL on February 1st, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Sandra Williams is responsible for managing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped payments her grandson, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, receives to pay for rent. She was caught off guard by the government’s decision to move AISH payments to the first day of the month starting in March, ... Read More »
4 responsesFire chief concerned with woodframe change
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Fire Service is raising some concerns about Alberta’s decision to increase the maximum height of wood-building construction. Current Alberta and national building codes allow wood construction up to a maximum of six storeys. The next building code, to be available by the end of the year, will allow tall wood construction with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist hosts first solo exhibit at the Esplanade
By MO CRANKER on February 1st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Susan Sakamoto has called the Hat home for just about her entire life. Friday evening she held the reception for a solo art exhibit at the Esplanade – something she has never done before. “I’ve had shows around the city in different locations and I have contributed pieces to other Esplanade exhibits, but I ... Read More »
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