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Mayor looks to 2020 with eyes on budgets, economy
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s mayor expects more of the same in 2020 – more cost control at the city’s budget and natural gas interests, and more effort to attract business investment in the coming year – as well as something about “pickleball” Ted Clugston told the News in a year-end interview that the city’s own construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A pedestal that almost wasn’t: Sage Watson our newsmaker of the year
By Medicine Hat News on January 2nd, 2020
She overcame. She conquered. She even found time to give back. But Sage Watson, the Medicine Hat News’ choice as local newsmaker of the year, isn’t dwelling on what she’s accomplished. Not with the Olympics in Tokyo less than seven months away. “I’ve been training pretty much every day since I’ve been home,” said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple’s 6th becomes New Year’s Baby 2020
By JALYCE THOMPSON Special to the News on January 2nd, 2020
A married couple welcomed a baby girl into their arms at the Medicine Hat Hospital on New Years Day. Ginny Reid birthed Honey Rose Reid into the world, with Dylan Reid by her side at 5:02 a.m. Honey Rose weighs five pounds and seven ounces. “She’s just a little, precious gift, she’s so special,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1951 flood led to bombs dropped by RCAF
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It was a first – the Royal Canadian Air Force dropping bombs in the river to address an historic flood in March 1951. That spring large slabs of ice estimated to be 10 feet thick created a blockage in the South Saskatchewan River near Police Point, about five-and-a-half miles downstream from Medicine Hat. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News Story of the Year: Medicine Hat to abandon 2,000 gas wells
By Collin Gallant on December 31st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major shut-in program for City of Medicine Hat gas wells — both a case study for struggles in the sector and a blow to civic pride — is the top news story of 2019. While hard times for shallow gas are not new, the scope of the problem and the decline of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ring in 2020 while out on the town
By JALYCE THOMPSON Special to the News on December 31st, 2019
Medicine Hat restaurants are preparing to give Hatters a place to party for New Year’s Eve. Mark Albrecht, who’s owned Mauro’s Italian Cafe and Bar since 2016 with his wife Jodi Albrecht, said they’re continuing the annual New Year’s Eve party for 2020. “It’s the start of a new year, it’s one of the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters to hang coats on Finlay Bridge for anyone who needs one
By JEREMY APPEL on December 31st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Finlay Bridge will be covered in coats for New Year’s Eve as part of an initiative to ensure people in need can stay warm this winter. Hatters are invited today to place gently-used jackets on the city hall side of the bridge. They can also drop them off at St. John’s Presbyterian Church downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Par 3 owners face unwanted sale
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 31st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Owners of the Paradise Valley Par 3 golf course are working to avoid a sale but without finding new local investment, the course and related restaurant may have to be sold. Dawn Postnikoff says she’s frustrated with new, tighter lending rules that caused her current bank to limit her business line of credit. Meanwhile, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seems like many Hatters will take a quiet approach to ringing in the new decade
By JALYCE THOMPSON Special to the News on December 31st, 2019
Hatters spoken to by the News say they’re going to ring in the new year by staying cozy at home. The year is coming to an end, and a new decade is beginning, and for this New Year’s Eve, it seems movies and snacks are tops on the list of things to do. Cassidy Janzen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibit gives Hatters a Snapshot of history
By MO CRANKER on December 30th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Esplanade is heading into the New Year with yet another new exhibit for Hatters to feast their eyes on. Just a few days before Christmas, the Esplanade opened up ‘Snapshot’ – an exhibit telling the story of the history of photography. “The idea came from the fact that popular photography and Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Veiner Centre important to seniors
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade For local seniors the possibility that the city will stop funding senior services at the Veiner Centre has loomed large this year. In October, councillors on the public services committee voted 2 to 1 in favour of sending the city’s recommendation about the future of seniors services to council for a decision. The recommendation ... Read More »
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