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Minister of advanced education hits Hat on province-wide blitz
By Jeremy Appel on September 11th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt stopped by Medicine Hat College on Monday as part of his cross-province post-secondary school tour to tout the NDP government’s increased funding initiatives. Schmidt, who was joined by Medicine Hat MLA Robert Wanner, says the tour’s timing has more to do with back to school season than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hitch’n Post will fall in October
By Gillian Slade on September 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The removal of the old Hitch’n Post Saloon building at 210 S. Railway will commence this week with the final phase to come the first week in October, at which time there will be minor disruptions. Scaffolding will go up this week, complete with safety barriers, followed by removal of the front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate listings risk becoming a ‘glut’
By Collin Gallant on September 11th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market is marching toward a typical year, officials with the local board told the News Monday, but an atypical situation is brewing with listings rising while sales remain steady. That’s not only contrary to how and when homes usually come onto the market — in late summer, inventory should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support cancer patients, survivors at Light the Night
By Gillian Slade on September 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade For those whose lives have been touched by cancer, Saturday’s Light the Night Walk is about showing support, remembering how lives have been affected and raising funds. The event takes place at Echo Dale Regional Park with registration at 6 p.m. and the 3 km walk and lantern ceremony commencing at 7:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade unveils its new season of shows
By Mo Cranker on September 11th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker While summer may be coming to a close, the Esplanade is ramping it up. Fifteen new shows were announced Monday afternoon at the Esplanade’s theatre in front of a large audience. “This is our 2018/19 season launch,” said superintendent of operations and programming Trampas Brown. “We’ve already announced some of the shows for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local bar going to the dogs
By Mo Cranker on September 11th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker No one should ever have to choose between their friends and their dogs. The Silver Buckle agrees. The South Railway-based sports bar is unveiling its patio as dog-friendly Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and will be hosting the SPCA and a number of the shelter’s dogs at various points throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Toy Run a success
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The day couldn’t have been drawn up better for the 32nd annual Toy Run in support of the Santa Claus Fund. Sunshine and near 30-degree weather brought out more than 800 bikers from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area for the annual ride — raising between $20-25,000 in toys for the Santa Claus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kemp elected to Kin Canada’s national board of directors
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A member of the local Kinsmen Club was recently elected as a director on Kin Canada’s national board. Lifelong Hatter Cameron Kemp has been a club member since March of 2005 and has worked various positions with the local club, as well as provincially, and now says he is excited to work nationally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southview Community Garden a hit in year one
By Mo Cranker on September 10th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A few months ago Southview Community School opened its community garden for the first time — months later, it has become an important piece of the school. “We have been very pleased with how the garden has turned out in its first summer,” said principal Todd Samuelson. “It’s being maintained by a number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2018
Sept. 10 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 10 — Tween Makey Makey Night, MH Pblic Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Sept. 11 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 11 — Travelogue: Jamaica Ya’Mon, MHPublic Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — Market in the Park, Carriage House, 4-8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toy Run has successful 32nd year
By Mo Cranker on September 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The day couldn’t have been drawn up better for the 32nd annual Toy Run in support of the Santa Claus Fund. Sunshine and near 30-degree weather brought more than 800 bikers from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area for the annual ride — raising between $20-25,000 in toys for the Santa Claus ... Read More »
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