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Prairie Sprinter hosting a tour of Christmas lights tonight

By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2019

There’s nothing like a tour of homes with beautiful displays of Christmas lights, and tonight you don’t even need to do the driving – just sit back and enjoy. Prairie Sprinter is offering a Twinkle Tour and proceeds will be given to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank. A school bus will depart from ... Read More »

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LTE cell service still lacking in remote areas of the province

By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2019

Areas south of the Cypress Hills, as well as far northern Alberta are still without LTE cellular phone service, according to a new report from the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission. Throughout Canada, 99 per cent of cellphone customers have access to the rating of service, which stands for “Long Term Evolution” and denotes a ... Read More »

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Events Calendar Dec. 16-22, 2019

By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2019

Dec. 16 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 – Family Game Night, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 – Medicine for the Soul Book Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 17 – St.Mary’s School Christmas ... Read More »

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Dunmore home hosting Holiday event

By GILLIAN SLADE on December 14th, 2019

gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An animated Christmas light display at a home in Dunmore is also holding a special event on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at 510 Third Avenue. Santa will be handing out candy canes to the children. Save on Foods is providing hot chocolate and cookies. To keep warm there will also be a bonfire, ... Read More »

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Final council meeting is a doozy

By COLLIN GALLANT on December 14th, 2019

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The winter solstice is the longest night of the year, but city council’s final meeting of 2019 on Monday could be right up there. Still, an anxiously awaited update to the city’s budget to account for provincial budget cuts plus a half-dozen public hearings likely won’t set a record. The agenda for Monday’s meeting ... Read More »

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Entrepreneurial savvy put to test at MHC

By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2019

Medicine Hat College business students had a Dragon’s Den-style business pitching competition last week, featuring products such as edible shotglasses and a house sitting app. Jaubron Widdis was part of the team that won first prize in the second section with Hide-a-Shot, a biodegradable, water-soluble shotglass that contains a pre-portioned drink of your choice. “It’s ... Read More »

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Little Owl Learning Centre hosting children’s Christmas party Sunday

By MO CRANKER on December 13th, 2019

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A local learning centre is opening its doors Sunday and inviting Hat children to a Christmas event. Little Owl Learning Centre will be open from 1-4 p.m. and it will offer activities to children. “This is best suited for kids aged two to six but their siblings are welcome,” said owner Justine Mann. “We’re ... Read More »

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Project Rainbow hosting potluck dinner to promote inclusiveness over the Holidays

By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2019

Project Rainbow Medicine Hat is hosting a family winter holiday potluck dinner Dec. 18 and everyone’s invited. A poster advertising the event describes it as “a festive meal with vegan options available in a 2SLBGTQIA+ inclusive environment.” Guests are encouraged to bring their own holiday-inspired dishes to Today Is INC on N. Railway Street SE. ... Read More »

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Grain marketing firm to build new elevator at Swift

By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2019

Grain marketing company G3 will build a new high-efficiency elevator at Swift Current in 2020, the successor to the Canadian Wheat Board announced on Thursday morning. The facility, complete with loop-track loading scheme, would have a capacity of 42,000 tonnes and, pending final regulatory approval, would accept deliveries in 2021. The Winnipeg-based firm that acquired ... Read More »

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AgeCare giving southern Albertans a chance to give gift of Christmas

By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 2019

You can make it a Christmas to remember for seniors by participating in a special program arranged by AgeCare. If you know of a senior who is in need, you can register them online, you can become a secret Santa and/or volunteer to wrap a gift and deliver it. In Medicine Hat, Brooks and Lethbridge, ... Read More »

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Wanner’s portrait enshrined at legislature

By JEREMY APPEL on December 10th, 2019

jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The official portrait of former Medicine Hat MLA and speaker of the legislature Robert Wanner was unveiled in Edmonton Monday morning, along with a local twist. The portrait was painted by Joe Versikaitis, a former Hatter who trained locally and now lives in Calgary. Wanner describes the experience of being inscribed in the legislature’s ... Read More »

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