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Christmas tree drop-off spots running to the end of January

By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2020

The 12 days of Christmas are officially over and if you have a natural tree that needs to be disposed of, there are several locations where you can do so. Until Jan. 31 you can take it to either the recycling depot at 240 Kipling St. SE, Shamrock recycling depot at 172 Altawana Dr. NE, ... Read More »

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Mall attack victim expected to survive

By JEREMY APPEL on January 7th, 2020

jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The victim of last week’s armed attack at Medicine Hat Mall is in stable condition, according to police. Insp. Brent Secondiak told the News the man – a 72-year-old whose identity hasn’t been revealed – is “expected to make a full recovery.” As of Friday, when police last inquired, he was still hospitalized. “There ... Read More »

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Parks and Recreation: Winter immersion 101

By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on January 6th, 2020

Now that winter has officially settled in and the busy holiday season is over, it can be easy to retreat indoors and fall into a television coma. The Parks and Recreation Department is here to help you get some fresh air, keep active in the cold, and make the most of winter. From skating to ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Jan. 6-12, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2020

Jan. 6 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 6 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 7 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7 -Travelogue: Morocco, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – Roving Gyms, Downtown YMCA, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 8 ... Read More »

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Mall assault suspect identified

By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020

Police have identified the suspect arrested Thursday for allegedly committing assault with a weapon against a 72-year-old man at the Medicine Hat Mall. Paul Fabreau, 40, has been charged with aggravated assault, possessing a dangerous weapon and a breach of release documents. He’s been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court ... Read More »

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HatSmart 2020 kicks in with $250K available

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2020

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will continue to offer rebates to its utility customers that add solar panels or make homes more energy efficient despite a state of flux for similar programs from other levels of government. The 2020 HatSmart program, which offers $250,000 in rebates on solar panels, high-end air conditioners and building ... Read More »

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KidSport MH and Redcliff partner with FLC Booster Juice for twoonie swims

By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020

KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff is teaming up with the Family Leisure Centre Boost Juice to hold a number of Toonie Swims. The swims are running on the first Saturday of every month, running from 6-8 p.m. and costing $2 for kids and $4 for adults. The events are being held on a cash-only basis ... Read More »

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Anjali Mishra to speak on UN at local church

By MO CRANKER on January 3rd, 2020

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Anjali Mishra is back in the Hat and will be speaking today about her time working with the United Nations. Mishra will be downtown at St. John’s Presbyterian for a 2 p.m. presentation and discussion with anyone who is interested. The Hatter, who now attends the University of British Columbia, was part of a ... Read More »

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Christmas tree drop-off locations ready to go

By MO CRANKER on January 3rd, 2020

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker With the new year under way, it’s time people start taking Christmas ornaments down. Included in that is the tree, which can now be recycled at one of three locations around the city. Trees can be dropped off at the Kipling Street Recycling Depot, Shamrock Recycling Depot and at the southwest corner of the ... Read More »

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One arrested after domestic standoff in Crescent Heights

By Mo Cranker on January 2nd, 2020

One man is in custody after a domestic standoff in northwest Crescent Heights. Police were called to the scene around 4 p.m. at the 700 block of 12 St. NW and officers were able to determine there was a man inside breaching court order and refusing to speak with police. Police then learned that a ... Read More »

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Sharp Hills wind farm near Oyen gets new approval

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 2nd, 2020

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A planned wind farm near Oyen that faced staunch opposition by some nearby landowners has earned new approval to be built just as a contract to sell power to the Alberta grid begins. The Sharp Hills wind farm was one of three projects to win a provincial government green energy supply auction in 2017. ... Read More »

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