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2021 Stampede a much needed success for all involved
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Kara Brake, who stepped into her role as general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede in time to roll out 2021 festivities, says despite a shorter than usual planning period, organizers are pleased with the success and attendance of events. “I think Stampede went really well,” said Brake. “We were able to, ... Read More »
1 responseMaverick Party hosting Medicine Hat meet-and-greet at Kin Coulee
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2021
The Maverick Party’s Electoral District Association for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner will be hosting a meet-and-greet town hall next Tuesday at the Kin Coulee Park bandshell at 6 p.m. While the local riding has yet to announce a candidate, the new federal party is aimed at addressing issues facing Western Canada, and local EDA president Darlene Collings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News has its new publisher
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2021
The Medicine Hat News is thrilled to welcome Jeff Sarich to the team as its new publisher and general manager. Sarich brings more than two decades of print media experience to the role, as well as a plan for the future in Medicine Hat. “Fairness in what we’re reporting, making sure we report both sides, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another river tragedy: Redcliff man’s body located
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The body of a 34-year-old man from Redcliff has been recovered from the South Saskatchewan River following a daylong search led by the RCMP. Corp. Troy Savinkoff with Alberta RCMP media relations was reached by telephone on Monday morning and gave a full statement on the weekend incident. “On July 31 just after 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final walk in Riparian Areas Rock series set for Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2021
The last of three guided walks in the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre’s Riparian Areas Rock series will feature an exploration of storm ponds this Sunday at 11 a.m. The walk will begin at the storm pond off Hull Way NE. Anyone interested in participating is asked to call the Nature Line at 403-529-6225 to register, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners continues to feed all over the world
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Gleaners, a regional not-for-profit organization that sends food to the hungry all over the world, gave an overview of its output for 2021 at the halfway point of the year. “At this point in our year, we at the Prairie Gleaners have shipped our dehydrated vegetable mix to a number of countries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas in July at Meadowlands seniors’ residence
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2021
Residents at Meadowlands Retirement Residence were able to celebrate Christmas in the summer last week, with a special visit from ol’ Saint Nick himself. Upon coming down for breakfast, residents were surprised with Christmas decorations and music in the dining room and lobby, as well as a morning filled with holiday cheer. “There were many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power prices expected to spike
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The price of electricity could move 20 per cent higher in August as sweltering heat continues, demand remains high across the province and prices appear headed to set an all-time annual record. The City of Medicine Hat offers a set-rate for power, but most customers are on a floating commodity rate that is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat ranks average in municipal spending and business tax rates, according to News calculations
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 31st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is largely absent from a new report comparing municipal spending and business tax rates in Alberta, but would wind up in the middle of the pack, according to calculations by the News. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its “Alberta Municipal Watch Report” this week. It say businesses ... Read More »
1 responseHorse that collapsed during Thursday’s rodeo has died
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A horse that collapsed in the infield at Thursday’s opening go-round of the Medicine Hat Stampede rodeo has died. The horse was off to the side of the action as tie-down roping event was underway when it fell to the ground with its rider. The show was delayed as a veterinary trailer pulled up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS website shows no hospital distruptions throughout South zone
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An AHS website set up to address controversies over some rural bed closures this summer shows no disruptions in the South zone, including Medicine Hat. Alberta Health Services says that across the province, all but about 2% of the 8,500 acute care and 1,200 emergency room beds are currently available. An interactive map available ... Read More »
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