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Odd jobs for generous strangers allows couple to complete trip of a lifetime
By Mo Cranker on September 19th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Though they did not travel all the way to Hague, Sask. to meet members of the Fehr family — Fred and Teri Holt held a trip of a lifetime this month. The couple left the Hat on Sept. 4 with Lisa and Bart Campbell, both couples in a 1920s-era vehicle. While they did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Generator breakdowns cost $10.5M
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The breakdown and replacement of a city electric generator during a key power producing and profit-making period this summer cost $4 million more than expected, council heard Monday night. Administrators said the previously unannounced failure of the city’s Unit 10 generator at the main power plant in July fell on the heals of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter, SPCA unveil joint pet care program
By Jeremy Appel on September 18th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and SPCA are reminding the public that having a pet shouldn’t be a barrier to leaving an abusive relationship. Beginning in April 2017, the organizations teamed up to ensure women staying at the shelter could bring their pets to be put in the care of the SPCA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grey Cup champ shares story of abuse and its effects
By Jeremy Appel on September 18th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Grey Cup champion and sexual abuse survivor J.R. LaRose spoke at Medicine Hat High School on Monday as part of a week-long tour he’s doing of the city’s public schools. LaRose’s tour is part of the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s inaugural First Nations, Métis and Inuit Speaker Series. “I’m a kid that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cattle producers given tax deferral
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Area cattle producers will again be able to defer taxes paid on some sales this year because of dry weather and rising feed costs. Initial areas for the 2018 Livestock Tax Deferral Provision were announced include southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan, where for a second year hay and pasture land has struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Turris Communications outlet among those bought by Texas-based BearCom
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A radio dealer in Medicine Hat that services oilfield companies is changing ownership. The Turris Communications outlet in Medicine Hat’s southwest industrial area is one of 12 dealerships under Turris Canada bought by BearCom, it was announced Sept. 11. That Texas-based company will double its locations in Canada that provide two-way radio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu activity begins, clinics to open in a month
By Gillian Slade on September 18th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The first flu report of the season indicates influenza activity in the southeast corner of Alberta, and if your child is afraid of needles there are suggestions for immunizations. Influenza A is the most common virus circulating in Canada, according to FluWatch data from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, 2018, published by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple completes generosity-aided journey in ’26 Chevy
By Mo Cranker on September 18th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker They did it — Bart and Lisa Campbell made it all the way to Hague, Sask. in their 1926 Chevy they call Stella. The couple travelled more than 1,000 kilometres over 10 days as they made their way down bumpy back roads in Saskatchewan — much of the journey was spent alongside friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College unveiling rainbow crosswalk early next week
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker One of Medicine Hat College’s crosswalks is going to be a lot more colourful next week. MHC Student Association external vice president Shelby Meyer confirmed to the News that the college would be unveiling the rainbow crosswalk Monday outside of the college. “We brought the idea forward at the end of May,” Meyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everyone is welcome’: Pride celebration offers fun, safe space for all
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park was a little more colourful than normal Saturday, with the park playing host to the sixth annual Pride Festival in Medicine Hat. “This is a place for anyone — everyone is welcome,” said Medicine Hat Pride chair Becki Korhonen. “We hold Pride every year because we’re proud of who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riverside Book Club turns 90
By Mo Cranker on September 17th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Riverside Book Club is reaching yet another important milestone. At the end of the month the club will be turning 90 years old, making it the oldest book club in the city and one of the oldest in the province. “We’re celebrating our 90th anniversary at the end of the month and ... Read More »
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