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Visitors from around Alberta coming to the Hat for Volkssport walks
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2019
Hatters and visitors from the Edmonton, Devon and Red Deer area and Colorado will lace up their shoes and get steppin’ this weekend. The Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat hosts Alberta Majesty, which will see about 75 people walking Medicine Hat’s community trails. Walks happen Saturday through Monday. Saturday’s walk will be either 7 or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arts and culture groups get Heritage Canada grants
By medicinehatnews on August 29th, 2019
Three local organizations will share almost $94,000 in federal arts and culture grants announced on Thursday morning by Heritage Canada. The Esplanade Theatre will receive $52,800 related to its presentation of “Momentum” and Medicine Hat JazzFest also received $33,000 for its programming. Both grants come from the Canadian Arts Presentation fund and are eligible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TransCanada plans to sell power line that operates Cypress County oil-pumping station
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2019
TC Energy has applied to sell a minor power line that originates in Montana, but powers an oil-pumping station in Cypress County. TransCanada owns the Wildhorse International Power Line, which provides power exclusively to an Express Pipeline booster in the deep south of the province. The company has told Alberta utility regulators it plans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!APARC hosting weekend fundraiser book sale
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2019
The local Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre is holding a book sale on Saturday and Sunday, to raise funds for the organization. The book sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, 1002 S. Railway Street, Medicine Hat. Used books can be purchased for between 50 cents and $3. APARC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic division looks to expand homestay program
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2019
The local Catholic school board’s homestay program is looking to expand its reach this year. The program has Hatters open their homes to an international student, providing them with a caring home environment during their stay. “We’re onboarding with a whole bunch more agents and districts,” says Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education international education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety City hosting rock-paper-scissors event
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2019
Safety City Medicine Hat is hosting a massive rock-paper-scissors contest for kids. The event is set to occur Sept. 14 at the Stampede Grounds auditorium for students from Grades 1-6. There will also be a bike rodeo, cash prizes for the winner and their school, as well as a prize draw. Registration begins at 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family pushing for digital access to health info
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 29th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The family of a man who died in 2012 is advocating for a system that will give patients digital access to their health information. Greg Price had been diagnosed with testicular cancer but the illness is considered one of the most treatable, if diagnosed early. Three days after surgery he died from a blood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red-handed bust caught on camera
By JEREMY APPEL on August 29th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man has been arrested after attempting to use a stolen credit card in front of a police officer – an event captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The incident occurred Tuesday around 2 p.m., after an officer was called to the area of Yuill Street and Allowance Avenue to follow ... Read More »
1 responseGlasgo drew more election money than Barnes, but both outspent rivals by a long shot
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 29th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Rookie candidate Michaela Glasgo raised more money than veteran campaigner Drew Barnes, according to campaign finance documents made public this month. Combined, the two United Conservative Party candidates in southeast Alberta handily out-fundraised and outspent their combined rivals en route to winning seats. In fact, the biggest challenge to the local dominance of conservative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter unsatisfied with police drug effort
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 29th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A neighbour near a Crescent Heights drug house says if top officials at Medicine Hat Police Service were living next door the problem would have been addressed years ago. “If this house was next door to Insp. Brent Secondiak, how long would it be operating?” asks Darcy Knodel. “It’s never a problem when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers needed for record-breaking daffodil plant
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2019
There are two opportunities next month for volunteers to help plant daffodil bulbs in the community. The Daffodil Project will be planting 20,000 bulbs at Pierce Place (near the teepee) on Sept. 21, and another 20,000 bulbs on Sept. 28 at Len Mitzel Meadow. It’s the most bulbs ever in one planting season. The previous ... Read More »
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