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Cannabis retail chain bought out by manufacturer in $110M deal
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2019
A pot shop in Brooks is part of a $110-million deal that will see Calgary-based cannabis retail chain, 420 Premium Market, be purchased in an all-stock deal by cannabis manufacturer Tilray. The independent chain’s outlets were among the first stores to reach operational status in the rush to open last October when marijuana was legalized. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!Local library screening film on effects of privatizing public schools
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2019
Support our Students Alberta is hosting a screening of the documentary Backpack Full of Cash at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Sept. 9. The 2016 film, narrated by Matt Damon, “explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children,” according to a synopsis on Rotten Tomatoes, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stretch of road approaching Desert Blume getting speed-limit drop to 50 km/h
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2019
The speed limit on the approach to the county Hamlet of Desert Blume has been reduced one year after the maximum speed on connecting South Boundary Road was raised. Range Road 61A is the Cypress County Road that connects the community south of Medicine Hat to the city-controlled road. This week county councillors approved a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Rifle and Revolver Club board member charged with stealing $36,000 from org
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2019
A board member of the Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club has been arrested after allegedly stealing $36,000 from the organization. According to a brief news release from the Medicine Hat Police Service’s major crimes unit, the theft is believed to be limited to just that one organization. Christa Keating, 58, has been charged with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmound Lions BBQ raising funds for food bank
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2019
The Richmound Lions are hosting a charity barbecue with proceeds going to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank. The event is taking place Saturday, Sept. 21 in the M&M Meat Shop parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to beef and veggie burgers, there will be wings, hot dogs and sausage. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unions competing to represent Whitla Wind Farm workers
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 21st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Unions competing to represent workers of Borea Construction at the Whitla Wind Farm construction site will have their cases heard in early September. The News was the first to report the competition between the Christian Labour Association of Canada and the Ironworkers, local No. 725 to certify the 175-person workforce on the major renewable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth grant applications open
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2019
Community Foundations has grants available for youth initiatives regarding food security, health, environment or any issue significant to youth. The grants are available to charities that have significant youth involvement. The deadline to apply is Sept. 18. Anyone interested in more details should call Community Foundations 403-527-... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Aug. 19-25, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on August 19th, 2019
Aug. 20 – Play Guides, Parent Link Centre, 10 a.m. Aug. 22 – Play Guides, Central Park, 10 a.m. Aug. 25 – Summer’s End, natureline.info for more details Until Sept. 21 – From the Vaults, Esplanade Until Sept. 23 – This Perfect Day, Medalta Until Oct. 12 – MHC’s Visual Communications Faculty, Esplanade Until Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in motel standoff has related charges dropped due to witness co-operation
By Medicine Hat News on August 17th, 2019
A man involved in a standoff with police at the Ace Crown Motel at the end of May has had the charges that led up to the incident dismissed, due to a lack of co-operation by at least one witness. Kayl Libke was supposed to stand trial Friday for charges of criminal harassment, housebreaking, uttering ... Read More »
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