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Brooks has new council member after Joel Goodnough wins close byelection
By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It’s official — Joel Goodnough has been sworn in as the newest member of Brooks city council after the pastor won an Aug. 16, byelection to fill a vacant seat. Goodnough’s 246 vote total narrowly beat out former city councillor Reg Radke, who garnered 239, and Brian Curtis, with 226. Other candidates, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supervised consumption there to prevent overdose, not just reverse them
By Gillian Slade on August 28th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Administering an antidote when a person overdoses is part of the service a supervised consumption site provides but they also help to “prevent” overdoses, says HIV Community Link, the organization responsible for establishing the site in Medicine Hat. They observe the habits of clients, and where there are repeated overdoses they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries says production increase won’t require upgrades
By Collin Gallant on August 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Officials with CF Industries are clarifying a plan to increase production at the Medicine Hat fertilizer plant site, but that doesn’t require capital investment or improvements at the facility. The News cited a Reuters report last week that stated the company was taking advantage of much lower natural gas prices at its Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man crossing Canada to shed light on MMIW
By Jeremy Appel on August 28th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Following the disappearance of his aunt Frances Brown on Oct. 14, 2017, Matthew Jefferson felt compelled to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. How is he doing it? By walking from British Columbia to Newfoundland. “That’s been my inspiration,” Jefferson, who is Métis, said at Medicine Hat College’s Indigenous centre, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family-operated landlords bought out
By Collin Gallant on August 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A long-standing and well-loved apartment landlord in Medicine Hat has wound up operations and sold its portfolio to Avenue Living. Scherer Rentals was built up by well-known realtor Fred Scherer over three decades, then operated by his family following his death in 2011. After seven years however, and what relatives said was passing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheepdog champions announced after scores tallied
By Gillian Slade on August 28th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After several days of competition for sheepdogs and their handlers, the winners emerged on Sunday. Scott Glen with his dog Alice, who live in Alberta, won the Canadian Sheepdog Championship with a final score of 153 out of 170 points. The runner-up was Amanda Milliken with her border collie, Howell, from Kingston, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheepdog Nationals come to a close
By Mo Cranker on August 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a weekend filled with patience, skill and most importantly teamwork during the final two days of the Canadian Sheepdog Championships in Dunmore. The event was held over four days and had narrowed the field down to the final 12 contestants by Sunday morning. Each competitor had to work with their dog ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Borrow a Bike program a hit with Hatters
By Mo Cranker on August 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hatters looking to spend an afternoon biking the city’s trails can do so for free from the help of Tourism Medicine Hat. The Borrow a Bike program has been running through the Visitor Information Centre for three years and allows people to take a bike out for the day. “This is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions help 75 kids gear up
By Mo Cranker on August 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Lions Club of Medicine Hat spent the weekend helping local families get ready for the hockey season. The group held its seventh annual Gear Up Campaign which hands out free, used hockey equipment to children who need it. “It’s about getting the kids up and active,” said Lions Club member James Higgins. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Aug. 27-Sept. 2
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
Aug. 27 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 27 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 27 — Tween Night: Wrap-up Party, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Aug. 28 — Saamis Barrel Racing Jackpot Series, Dunmore Equestrian Society Aug. 28 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy project going ahead without Nicolay
By Collin Gallant on August 25th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A three-way partnership between the City of Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat College and a renewable energy development company will continue though one of the private enterprise’s directors is set to become the city’s top administrator. City council announced this week that Bob Nicolay would be hired in October to take over from retiring ... Read More »
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