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Kids dream big at career day

By JEREMY APPEL on May 2nd, 2019

jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Kids at Ken Sauer School dressed as what they want to be when they grow up Wednesday for Future Career Day. Grade 4 Wyatt Nicoll came as a sports broadcaster, with a headset microphone, sports coat and a hat of his favourite baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays. “It’s fun, just talking about the ... Read More »

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A breakdown of Kenney’s cabinet

By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2019

Alberta’s new premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in on Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. Of the 22 ministers and associate ministers, seven are women, 15 are newly elected, 15 are in Calgary or the surrounding area, five are in Edmonton and the surrounding area, one is ... Read More »

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Student skills put to the test

By JEREMY APPEL on May 1st, 2019

jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Students from across southeastern Alberta were in the Hat on Tuesday to show off their trade skills as part of a yearly regional competition. The 15th annual South East Alberta Regional Skills Competition had the more than 100 participating students compete in eight fields – auto service, baking, cabinet making, carpentry, culinary arts, hairstyling, ... Read More »

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Barnes disappointed by lack of cabinet position, remains committed to representing Cypress-Medicine Hat

By Gillian Slade on April 30th, 2019

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A visibly emotional Drew Barnes said he is disappointed that he is not part of the government’s cabinet considering he is one of the more experienced people in the Legislature. “I’m of course disappointed that my background and position did not result in a ministerial position now,” said Barnes UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. ... Read More »

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Road, sewer work underway, expect delays

By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2019

Road and sewer construction is underway throughout Medicine Hat as several projects began this week. The city announced that water and sewer main replacement began Monday on the 1100 block of Dominion Street, between Minto and Washington avenues. That requires the closure of the block to traffic as well as the two adjacent intersections. Work ... Read More »

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Calgary woman trekking to Ottawa with climate change on her mind

By GILLIAN SLADE on April 30th, 2019

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Ann Cognito departed Medicine Hat Monday on a self-propelled scooter to Ottawa where she says she will deliver a message to government about the need to do more regarding climate change. “I want to explain quite bluntly that we simply don’t have time,” said Cognito, 50, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat gets mentioned on ‘The Simpsons’

By medicinehatnews on April 29th, 2019

It turns out Nelson Muntz’s dad has been hiding in Medicine Hat for many years. The revelation was made at the end of Sunday night’s episode, titled “D’Oh Canada.” The episode centred on Lisa Simpson’s time in Canada and after returning to Springfield she brought an RCMP officer for show and tell. Asked what he ... Read More »

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Events Calendar April 29-May 5, 2019

By Medicine Hat News on April 29th, 2019

April 29 – Activity Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 29 – Musical Mondays: “The Producers,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. April 29 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. April 29 – Godsmack and Volbeat, Canalta Centre, 7:30 p.m. April 30 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ... Read More »

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Storm brings power outage to 10K residences

By Mo Cranker on April 28th, 2019

Medicine Hat News Around 10,000 Hat residences were without power Saturday night and part of Sunday morning after a winter storm swept through the city. High winds and snowfall caused a number of trees to collapse and take power lines down with them, says superintendent of stations and equipment Tyler Masson. “We ended up having ... Read More »

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Supersonic UAVs to be launched at CFB Suffield

By GILLIAN SLADE on April 27th, 2019

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Unmanned aerial vehicles flying at supersonic speed will be launched this summer at CFB Suffield, says Atlantis Research Laboratories’ Avro Division in Medicine Hat. The Avro Mark X, with the appearance of a sleek jet, is 22 feet long, weighs a thousand pounds and can carry a load of 500 kilograms. There are obvious ... Read More »

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Walk on May 11 will raise money in hopes of curing Type 1 diabetes

By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019

A walk to raise funds for research to cure diabetes takes place May 11. You’re invited to participate in the Sun Life and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research. There will be a collective rally bringing together thousands of people whose lives are impacted by Type 1 diabetes. ... Read More »

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