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Santa Fund auction has another strong year
By Mo Cranker on December 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Though it was held in a new location and had a slightly altered name this year — the annual Santa Claus Fund Charity Auction had another strong year of fundraising. “It was a magical evening,” said Santa Claus Fund executive director Deanna Doerksen. “We’re really happy with how things went this year.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author publishes book to keep people thinking
By Gillian Slade on December 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The book Somethink for Everyone, by a local author, covers hundreds of subjects in small bites to provide food for thought and discussion. “This book is for inquisitive minds, those that like to look at things ‘outside the box’. The writings give fresh, possibly controversial, insights into a wide variety of topics, not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu cases up across the province
By Gillian Slade on December 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It is still early in the flu season but there have been six flu-related deaths in the province including five in Calgary and one in the northern region. Influenza “A” is the dominant strain with 2619 laboratory confirmed cases and 102 of those in Alberta Health Service’s south zone. By this date last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way’s gift wrapping booth open for the Holidays
By Mo Cranker on December 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Whether you’re too lazy to wrap Christmas gifts, really bad at it or are just looking to give back to a local charity this holiday season — the gift wrap booth at the mall has you covered. The booth is organized by United Way South East Alberta and has been setup and wrapping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Equestrian Centre takes seniors for a ride
By Mo Cranker on December 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Dunmore Equestrian Society held a winter riding event for seniors Friday at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede to help them get in the Christmas spirit. “This was a Happy Hooves Western Christmas day for two seniors homes,” said director Joyce Stuber. “We had about 50 people here today and I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Dec. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 2018
Dec. 10 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 10 — Musical Mondays “Sound of Music,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 — Tween Movie Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Dec. 10 — Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Dec. 11 — Mellow Masterminds, MH Public Library, 10-11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters protest UN migration pact
By Mo Cranker on December 8th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A group of Hatters gathered outside of city hall Saturday afternoon wearing bright vests, waving Canadian flags and holding signs protesting Canada’s intent to sign a United Nations migration pact this week. As cars drove by many honked, some stopped to share a word — while others slowed down to shout “F*** Trudeau” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EMS gets much needed boost
By Gillian Slade on December 8th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Another ambulance for Medicine Hat plus a crew of eight to man it 24/7 was announced by the minister of health on Friday. “Like all communities there has been an increase in volume, and through our analysis of the province it’s been one of the largest increases and required an additional ambulance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas City Kiwanis helps essential Flats group spread Christmas cheer
By Mo Cranker on December 8th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The North Flats Neighbourhood Association held its annual Christmas party Wednesday — made possible by the Gas City Kiwanis Club. The association has been working in the Flats since 1995 and offers a number of services to families in its community — including free-of-charge after-school programs for kids in Grades 1-6. The group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ANG publisher on to the next chapter
By Jeremy Appel on December 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Alberta Newspaper Group publisher Mike Hertz has entered retirement after 22 years with the company. When he joined the company in 1996, he said, the newspaper industry was at a crossroads, as it is today. “It was a pretty big turning point in the industry, because newspapers had to get closer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falling jobless rate shows coming employment issues
By Collin Gallant on December 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Recent jobs numbers are providing evidence that Medicine Hat may be facing a labour crunch ahead of major new industry opening next year. That’s contrary to much of the general conversation occurring over the past several years, when complaints of flat economic activity and concerns about joblessness were high. However, economic developers are ... Read More »
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