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YMCA able to open up more spaces for summer day camps

By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020

The YMCA is expanding the day camp spaces that are being offered this summer. In conjunction with the Medicine Hat Public School Division, additional day camp spaces for school-aged children have been acquired. There are now an additional seven weeks of day camps available with a total of 364 spots that can be registered for ... Read More »

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Galaxy Cinemas reopening at mall on July 3

By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020

The reopen date for Galaxy Cinemas in Medicine Hat is now July 3, according a company release that outlines an initial six locations in Calgary and Edmonton that are scheduled to open this Friday. Earlier this month Cineplex said it was working to comply with health regulations and begin welcoming the public at Alberta theatres ... Read More »

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Stampede still holding annual decorating contest

By MO CRANKER on June 25th, 2020

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s promotion committee is celebrating the 132nd Stampede with community spirit. The Stampede is encouraging residents to decorate their homes with Western Spirit, and will pick a winner later in the year. “This is a variation of what we’ve had in the past,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We ... Read More »

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Manslaughter charges laid over Siksika death

By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020

A charge of manslaughter has been laid following a suspicious death on Siksika Nation near Gleichen, the RCMP reports. The service’s Gleichen detachment announced Tuesday that charges against Rebecca Ann Yvette Raweater, 33, had been brought in relation to the June 22 suspicious death of Danny Junior Eagle Child, 55, both of the Siksika. Following ... Read More »

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Alberta to begin anti-body testing but not for those who think they’ve had COVID-19 already

By GILLIAN SLADE on June 25th, 2020

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The province announced on Tuesday it will begin COVID-19 anti-body testing but it is not an opportunity for those who believe they had COVID-19 and would like to know for sure. “At this time, we are not funding widespread serology testing for the public, as it does not have a clinical or public health ... Read More »

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Redcliff woman seeking homes for gnomes in Humane Society fundraiser

By MO CRANKER on June 24th, 2020

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Sue Bowers has taken her love for painting rocks and is using it to do good in her community. The Redcliff resident has teamed up with the Southern Alberta Humane Society for the Gnomes Need Homes fundraiser. Bowers is taking requests to paint rocks like gnomes, and people donate to the humane society based ... Read More »

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YMCA gets $40K to help with membership support program

By Medicine Hat News on June 24th, 2020

The YMCA in Medicine Hat will receive $40,000 from Community Foundation of Medicine Hat & Southeastern Alberta to subsidize membership fees as required. The emergency community support funds will specifically help members facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. The YMCA’s subsidized membership program has been in place for more than 50 years thanks ... Read More »

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Structure damage on Montana canal could spell water conservation efforts in S. Alberta

By GILLIAN SLADE on June 24th, 2020

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A structure on the St. Mary’s Canal in Montana failed in May and is being repaired, and it will require some focus on water usage in parts of southern Alberta. “With no canal in place, water licence holders in Alberta should be prepared for only natural flows on the Milk River throughout the summer ... Read More »

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Parents getting stuck with school supply bill

By Mo Cranker on June 23rd, 2020

The Medicine Hat Public School Division is trying to find ways to save money while faced with budget cuts. The division’s board met for its monthly meeting Tuesday and decided that students would be providing their own supplies for the upcoming school year. The decision comes after the provincial government cancelled a grant for more ... Read More »

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City deploying herd of goats in surge on spurge

By Medicine Hat News on June 23rd, 2020

A herd of goats will graze Police Point Park later this month in an effort to control invasive weeds at the city’s natural reserve, it was announced Monday. Starting Friday, about 150 of the animals will be deployed in an effort to “browse” out leafy spurge, a noxious weed that is common in southern Alberta, ... Read More »

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Goats will graze Police Point later this month

By medicinehatnews on June 22nd, 2020

A herd of goats will graze Police Point Park later this month in an effort to control invasive weeds at the city’s natural reserve, it was announced Monday.Starting Friday, about 150 of the animals will be deployed in an effort to “browse” out leafy spurge, a noxious weed that is common in southern Alberta, the ... Read More »

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