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Events Calendar Sept. 23-29, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2019
Sept. 23 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Sept. 24 – Discover: Virtual Veiner, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon, (ages 50+) Sept. 24 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 – Paint Night with Painter Girl, The Hat’s Olive Tap, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 24 – Comedy Night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say suspicious package incident has turned out to be nothing
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2019
So far, the Medicine Hat Police Service’s investigation into an incident that caused the local courthouse’s evacuation Thursday hasn’t “revealed any suspicious activity, packages or substances,” according to a Friday news release updating the public. One individual who was on the premises was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but police say it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Vote for Dave’ signs depict as-of-yet unofficial independent candidate
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2019
Hatters may have noticed “Vote for Dave” signs all over the city this past week. The makeshift electoral signs are referring to Dave Phillips, an independent candidate who last ran in the 2015 provincial election. Phillips often contacts this newspaper during election periods touting his purported candidacy, but only officially ran in 2015. In that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter feeling better after unique procedure to fix prostate cancer
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 21st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Darryl Kettner looks fit and healthy as he reveals he had a unique procedure for prostate cancer three weeks ago. It is prostate cancer awareness month and Kettner says he was aware of his PSA levels from blood tests all the way back to 2012. His were always near the upper threshold of acceptability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repeat sex offender released from prison, moves to Calgary
By JEREMY APPEL on September 21st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A repeat sexual offender from Medicine Hat has been released from prison and is residing in Calgary, according to a public warning from that city’s police force. Michael Delmas, 36, was released from custody Friday after the completion of his six-and-a-half year sentence handed down in Medicine Hat Provincial Court for one count of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-to-Medicine Hat transit service will continue
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The City of Brooks says a transit service that began in February between that city and Medicine Hat is continuing. What began as a pilot project was made possible by a 2014 grant from the provincial government to supply regional transportation. There was slightly more than $56,000 left over, said Amy Rommens, manager of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PTHAC to meet Monday in Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2019
The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council will meet Monday in Brooks and the public is welcome to attend. The meeting takes place in the Brooks Health Centre, 440 Third Street SE, from noon to 3 p.m. The program will include an update on health services from Alberta Health Services south zone leadership and a presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter hosting used clothing sale
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter is hosting a charity used clothing sale. The event is taking place Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7 Redwood Court. All proceeds go toward the local shelter... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Awareness event at Valleyview
By medicinehatnews on September 19th, 2019
An Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Awareness event is taking place on Friday and you are invited. The location is Age Care Valleyview, 65 Valleyview Drive, at 1:30 p.m. Someone from the Alzheimer’s Society will be present and there will be a question and information session... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour relations denies Ironworkers union application to represent workers at Whitla Wind Farm
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
A union competing to represent workers on the Whitla Wind Farm construction project has been denied in its bid by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. A ruling on Sept. 12 dismissed an application for intervenor status by Ironworkers No. 725 that argued it had been disadvantaged when Borea Construction gave access to the worksite near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Ricky’s restaurant providing portion of Wafflemania menu to Breakfast Club Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2019
Ricky’s restaurant is providing $1 from each item sold off its Wafflemania menu to Breakfast Club Canada from now until Nov. 10. Breakfast Club Canada provides free healthy breakfasts to youth across the country. This is the fourth year the Vancouver-based restaurant chain, which has a location in the Hat, has partnered with Breakfast Club ... Read More »
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