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With talk of a minority government, local candidates make final push
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 19th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Dinner table discussions about Monday’s federal election could lead to gut-check moments for both voters and candidates next week. With polls tightening, pundits are discussing potential minority government scenarios, as well as the potential for strategic voting. In staunchly Conservative southeast Alberta, that likely means a minority of progressive voters deciding, but Conservative voters ... Read More »
2 responsesChamber of Commerce hands out annual Business Awards
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards ceremony Friday evening at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. There were a total of 97 nominations in 14 categories – roughly 500 people took in the ceremony. The Award of Excellence is the big prize every year, with the Medicine Hat Brewing Company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local lawyer, chamber president named to MHC board
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019
The chamber of commerce president and a local lawyer have been named to the board of governors of Medicine Hat College by the provincial government. Sarah MacKenzie and Luke Day were named in this week’s order’s in council list, published Thursday. They will serve until their terms expire in October 2022. Current board chair Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project Connect puts locals in touch with community services
By MO CRANKER on October 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s annual Project Connect is set to run Wednesday and will allow members of the community to get in touch with a number of helpful organizations. Project Connect is advertised as a free, one-day event for those in need, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church downtown. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harts Connect hosting fundraiser event to support winter comfort program
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2019
Harts Connect is holding a fundraiser on Oct. 26 with a garage sale, a barbecue and a bake sale between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event takes place at the River Valley Community Church at the Queen Street location. Prior to the event they will be accepting donations for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ski Swap this weekend at YMCA to support safety, first aid and rescue
By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019
A Ski Swap event is taking place this weekend at the downtown YMCA, 150 Ash Ave. SE in Medicine Hat. Gear drop-off takes place on Friday from 5-9 p.m. Ski Swap is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is the one day a year where skiers can turn in their old equipment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service dog info session Friday, 10:30 at city hall
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2019
The city will hold an awareness event about service dogs and the public is invited to attend. It will take place Friday at 10:30 a.m. in council chambers. In the past number of years there has been a growing demand for the city to allow vested service animals into public buildings and spaces. The city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old Navy will open Nov. 2 at the mall
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2019
The new Old Navy store at the Medicine Hat Mall will officially open Nov. 2. It’s one of three stores to be located in the mall’s revamped wing that formerly hosted Sears, the News previously reported. The other two – Dollarama and an expanded Ardene – are expected to be open in time for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Oct. 15-20, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2019
Oct. 15 – MH360 Speakers: Deborah Northcott and Rod DeVries, Baymont Inn& Suites, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 – Medicine for the Soul Book Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15 – Tigers vs. Saskatoon Blades, Canalta Centre, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta unemployment up a full half point
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2019
Unemployment in rural southern Alberta was up sharply in September while the provincial and national rates fell. The jobless rate in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat rose to 7.6 per cent during the month, up half a percentage point from August, and well above the 4.8 per cent recorded in the region during Sept. 2018. The Alberta number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio banished from reserve after robbing co-op, scheming to make guns
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2019
Three men charged with robbing a rural co-op have been banished from the Siksika Reserve after they were also charged in a scheme to make and sell guns on the reserve, the band council announced this week. The three are not members, but one resided on the reserve with his common-law spouse. A release dated ... Read More »
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