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NDP planning shadow budget consult in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2019
The Alberta New Democrats say a public meeting in Medicine Hat is planned for later in September to discuss the upcoming provincial budget, though a date and place are still being determined. Opposition politicians have been calling for public consultations ahead of the late October provincial budget, and say they will hold their own meetings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BMW takes out TCH traffic light
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 31st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near the hospital resulted in considerable damage and delays for early morning traffic in the area. At about 7:50 a.m. Friday emergency crews rushed to the scene of a vehicle collision at the intersection of the TCH and Sixth Street SW. A 53-year-old male was driving a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest five teens in connection to vehicle break-ins
By JEREMY APPEL on August 30th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have arrested five teens after a string of vehicle break-ins in the city’s northeast and northwest were reported to them over the past month. The Medicine Hat Police Service patrol section devised a plan to investigate these incidents, which, along with increased public reporting of suspicious activity and crime data analytics, led them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!New organization in the Hat to tackle homelessness
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An organization that has spent more than three decades addressing the needs of those who are homeless and living in poverty in Calgary and Edmonton is coming to Medicine Hat. Dean Kurpjuweit, executive director of The Mustard Seed in Edmonton, says the focus of the organization is to end homelessness and to reduce poverty ... 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 »
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