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MHC seeks nominations for Business Person of the Year
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is seeking nominations for the Business Person of the Year, an honour celebrated annually at the Building Future Leaders networking event. The selection committee, which consists of students, staff, faculty and community representatives, is looking for individuals with leadership qualities, entrepreneurial drive and community involvement, while making measurable contributions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter and McMan team up for art display of LGBTQ2S+ views on healthy relationships
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and McMan Colour Me Free are inviting the public to a three-day art exhibit featuring the work of local LGBTQ2S+ youth that explores how they see healthy relationships. Strong Hearts will be on display Nov. 27-29 at the Den at Medicine Hat College (located by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions Club hosting annual hayrides this weekend
By Mo Cranker on November 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Families looking to spend time together can do so at Police Point Park this weekend during the annual Lions Club Christmas Hayride event. The rides take place from 1-4 p.m. at the park and have been running for 35 years, says hayride co-ordinator Catherine Heberle. “This is an event that we hold that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shop late downtown at Midnight Madness
By Mo Cranker on November 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Hatters looking to get a little Christmas shopping done will have an opportunity Friday evening at most stores downtown. The annual Midnight Madness festivities will feature plenty to do with the majority of businesses taking part. “It’s a great night to do some late-night shopping — things start at 6 p.m.,” said Midnight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Fund off to busy start
By Mo Cranker on November 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Santa Claus Fund opened its doors Wednesday for the first time this Holiday season and the group saw record numbers of families coming through the doors. “We’re two days in and it’s been extremely busy,” said executive director Deanna Doerksen on Friday. “We’ve seen 133 families so far with 348 children and ... Read More »
1 responseMHWSS launches Truenity initiative
By Mo Cranker on November 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society launched a new program Friday aimed at getting men to become advocates for ending violence against women and family violence. The initiative is named Truenity and the launch hosted a number of speakers and presentations at Station Coffee. “It was a really great launch and we had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2018
Nov. 27-29 — Strong Hearts: An Exhibit by LGBTQ2S+ Youth onHealthy Relationships, MHC The Den, launch party Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 — Jeffrey Straker, Cafe Verve Nov. 27 — Grasslands Naturalists Meeting, Police Point Park Nature Centre, 7 p.m., followed by guest speaker Jasveen Brar on Environmental Literacy and Passion, 8 p.m. ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS concludes ‘largest organized crime investigation’ with 60 charges, major drug seizure
By Jeremy Appel on November 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service announced Friday it has taken down a massive local cocaine ring following an 11-month investigation in conjunction with ALERT dubbed “Project Maverick.” Ten suspects face a total of 60 charges after being arrested on Nov. 15 and 16. MHPS Insp. Tim McGough called Project Maverick “the largest organized ... Read More »
1 responseHatters keen on yard waste program
By Collin Gallant on November 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Excuse the pun, but city officials are citing organic growth as the reason for growing tonnage of yard waste collected by the solid waste department and kept out of the landfill through a composting program. With residential green bin collection now complete for the year, officials say a total of 7,673 tonnes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz blasts federal government’s fiscal update
By Collin Gallant on November 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A tax break for Canadian companies that invest in new machinery is one of few bright spots in a federal government fiscal update, according to local Member of Parliament Glen Motz, who adds that rising deficits in a strong economy are a clear signal of mismanagement. “It’s left a lot to be desired,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS inspector returns from conference where police, lawyers gathered to talk Canadian justice system
By Jeremy Appel on November 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat Police Service Insp. Brent Secondiak returned Wednesday from Vancouver, where he was participating in the two-day Law of Policing Conference. Secondiak says the conference brought together lawyers and police officers to discuss recent developments in Canada’s justice system. A major topic of discussion was police oversight, which is done by the ... Read More »
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