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Terry Fox Run goes Sunday at Kin Coulee
By Mo Cranker on September 14th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Terry Fox Run has been a staple in Canadian communities since the 1980s. The event takes place Sunday at Kin Coulee Park and is a three-kilometre course around the park. Registration is at 10 a.m. with the walk starting 30 minutes later. “Things will be starting at the bandshell,” said event co-chair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skateboard association hosting professional at event tonight
By Mo Cranker on September 14th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker While it may be getting colder outside, the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association isn’t packing its board just yet. The group is hosting a Skateboard Jam today from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Skate Plaza, and is hosting skateboard pro Chad Tim Tim for the night. “We’ve got skateboard pro and legend Chad Tim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Site work begins at future Whitla Wind Farm
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Crews are blading new access roads and ready to put up the site shop at Capital Power’s planned $325-million wind farm south of Bow Island, company officials told the News on Thursday. The Edmonton-based company received final regulatory approval for the 58-turbine field in late August and is now proceeding with site work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group takes issue with minimum wage approach
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial advocacy group is disputing a Chamber of Commerce claim that minimum wage hikes will hurt the Medicine Hat economy and won’t lift people out of poverty. Officials with Public Interest Alberta said Wednesday that considering the high percentage of low-wage earners in Medicine Hat, the city’s workforce and economy will particularly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1933-2018 Bob Porter: Much more than a politician
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Bob Porter is being remembered for his gracious nature, wry wit and service to the community both as a politician and businessman, after the former Member of Parliament for the region died on Monday. He was 85. Porter, who served as Medicine Hat’s MP for nine years in late 1980s, was also the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of impersonating police given week-long adjournment
By Jeremy Appel on September 13th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man arrested for impersonating a police officer in a preschool made a brief court appearance Wednesday. Michael Carolan, 38, appeared at Medicine Hat Provincial Court in person as a prisoner. His defence lawyer asked for a one-week adjournment, so he can arrange a bail plan by the end of this week. Carolan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge says Charter challenge pointless for now since summer jobs program over
By Jeremy Appel on September 13th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A challenge to the Canadian government summer jobs program’s mandatory attestation in favour of abortion rights was declared “moot” Wednesday by a justice at Medicine Hat’s Court of the Queen’s Bench. Justice William Tilleman said since the program — intended to provide students with seasonal employment — was for the summer of 2018, ... Read More »
1 responseDonation trifecta creates endowment for Métis students
By Jeremy Appel on September 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Métis students at Medicine Hat College now have a $130,000 endowment in their name after a tripartite donation Wednesday. The Rupertsland Institute and Métis Education Foundation contributed $100,000 to support MHC’s Métis student body, with the school pitching in an extra $30,000. Audrey Peltras, president of the Métis Nation of Alberta, called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Joseph’s Home hosting special event Friday
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News St. Joseph’s Home is celebrating Covenant Health’s service over the past decade with a special event on Friday, and the public is invited to attend. A team of 20 people will ride motorcycles, walk and kayak from Bow Island in a provincial relay before arriving on the front steps of St. Joseph’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County hires new CAO
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Cypress County has a new chief administrator. Tarolyn Aaserud, the former manager of Paintearth County in east-central Alberta, will take over the position in Dunmore on Nov. 13, the county announced Wednesday morning. The position was opened last spring with the departure of Doug Henderson, while council hired Peter Tarnawsky as an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Men’s Fellowship hosting supper buffet at the Lodge on Sept. 26 for $20
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Business Men’s Fellowship is holding a hot supper buffet Sept. 26 at Medicine Hat Lodge with tickets costing $20. The evening includes country gospel music by Robbie Shields, Darlene Peters and company. There will also be a special presentation by John and Eloise Bergen about their miraculous true story of forgiveness after ... Read More »
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