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Royal Purple fashion show and tea Nov. 16 at St. John’s Presbyterian

By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2019

A fall fashion show and tea will take place Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $12 and available by calling Yvonne 403-977-8775. The event is hosted by Medicine Hat Royal Purple and will feature fashion from Stone Furs & Apparel and Pennington’s... Read More »

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Province sending fiscal policy down to municipalities

By COLLIN GALLANT on October 26th, 2019

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s generally agreed that Jason Kenney and the United Conservatives are prepped for a fight with the federal government, but it’s obvious from the provincial budget that their guns are also trained downward. Municipalities are still considering the implications of a budget that reduces capital and operating grants and delays some major projects in ... Read More »

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Tickets are still available to The Roast of Ken Sauer for Nov. 1

By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2019

Tickets are still available for the charity fundraiser event – The Roast of Ken Sauer – Nov. 1 at the Cypress Centre. Greg Niwa, one of the organizers of the event, says the three people who will be doing the roasting have had a meeting of the minds in terms of strategy. “We’ve got enough ... Read More »

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Local Ducks Unlimited chapter hosting annual fundraising dinner on Friday

By Medicine Hat News on October 24th, 2019

The Medicine Hat chapter of Ducks Unlimited is holding its annual fundraising dinner and auction on Friday and there is still time to purchase tickets. The event takes place at HomeStay Inn & Suites from 5:30 p.m., with dinner plus live and silent auctions featuring the latest and exclusive Ducks Unlimited merchandise -including art, collectibles, ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Oct. 21-27, 2019

By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2019

Oct. 21 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Oct. 21 – The Good Life: A Political Book Club, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Oct. 23 – Roving Gyms, Downtown ... Read More »

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Chamber of Commerce hands out annual Business Awards

By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019

The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards ceremony Friday evening at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. There were a total of 97 nominations in 14 categories – roughly 500 people took in the ceremony. The Award of Excellence is the big prize every year, with the Medicine Hat Brewing Company ... Read More »

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With talk of a minority government, local candidates make final push

By COLLIN GALLANT on October 19th, 2019

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Dinner table discussions about Monday’s federal election could lead to gut-check moments for both voters and candidates next week. With polls tightening, pundits are discussing potential minority government scenarios, as well as the potential for strategic voting. In staunchly Conservative southeast Alberta, that likely means a minority of progressive voters deciding, but Conservative voters ... Read More »

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Local lawyer, chamber president named to MHC board

By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2019

The chamber of commerce president and a local lawyer have been named to the board of governors of Medicine Hat College by the provincial government. Sarah MacKenzie and Luke Day were named in this week’s order’s in council list, published Thursday. They will serve until their terms expire in October 2022. Current board chair Graham ... Read More »

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Project Connect puts locals in touch with community services

By MO CRANKER on October 18th, 2019

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s annual Project Connect is set to run Wednesday and will allow members of the community to get in touch with a number of helpful organizations. Project Connect is advertised as a free, one-day event for those in need, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church downtown. “We ... Read More »

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Harts Connect hosting fundraiser event to support winter comfort program

By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2019

Harts Connect is holding a fundraiser on Oct. 26 with a garage sale, a barbecue and a bake sale between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event takes place at the River Valley Community Church at the Queen Street location. Prior to the event they will be accepting donations for ... Read More »

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Ski Swap this weekend at YMCA to support safety, first aid and rescue

By Medicine Hat News on October 17th, 2019

A Ski Swap event is taking place this weekend at the downtown YMCA, 150 Ash Ave. SE in Medicine Hat. Gear drop-off takes place on Friday from 5-9 p.m. Ski Swap is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is the one day a year where skiers can turn in their old equipment ... Read More »

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