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Cannabis store zoning set to be debated tonight by city council
By Collin Gallant on July 16th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant City council will debate tonight a final zoning proposal of where cannabis stores can locate in Medicine Hat, but after a public consultation last winter on the controversial topic, only one formal submission will be considered in a public hearing. Alberta Health Services says in a letter that will presented at tonight’s city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowning moment for Stampede queen, princess
By Peggy Revell on July 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com If at first you don’t succeed, try again. This life lesson especially holds true as Haley Schlenker was named the 2018 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede queen Saturday evening, while Abby Perrett was named as princess. “It’s like it was written in the stars for both of us,” said Schlenker, explaining that the pair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It was a great honour’
By Peggy Revell on July 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Lacey Palichuk and Ava Padfield, who handed over the royalty reins Saturday evening to the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s new queen and princess. “In 2017, my dream finally came true,” said Palichuk, who has always wanted to ride into the MHES as queen. Fulfilling that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual garden tour celebrates local green thumbs
By Peggy Revell on July 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com Gardeners in the Gas City were showcased Sunday with the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society’s Garden Tour. The 27th edition of this event was close to a sell out, said vice-president Mel Deydey. “And we’re happy with that.” “The pride of ownership is phenomenal,” said Deydey, with six of the seven gardens on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 16-22
By Medicine Hat News on July 16th, 2018
July 16 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 16 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 3:30-5 p.m. July 16 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. July 16 — Tween Night: Record Night Part 1, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 July 17-19 — Monoporead, MH Public Library, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serving up Chicken Soup for the Soul
By Peggy Revell on July 16th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com Creating chain reactions of kindness — it’s what a former Hatter hopes for, as her uplifting stories continue to find a home within the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. “I love things that uplift,” said Ellie Braun-Haley. “Because you know what happens when people read a story that uplifts them? Especially a story ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP takes Beasley off the ballot for Brooks-Medicine Hat nomination vote
By Medicine Hat News on July 15th, 2018
A candidate seeking the UCP nomination for Brooks-Medicine Hat has been asked to withdraw from the race by the party less than 48-hours before voting begins. “I have been asked by the United Conservative Party to withdraw my name as contestant for the Party candidacy in the Brooks Medicine Hat riding,” wrote Todd Beasley in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre fees clarified by city
By Gillian Slade on July 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade New membership fees at the Veiner Centre have been clarified by the city. The current annual membership of $40 will increase to $100 a year. This gives the member access to the Veiner Centre and the Strathcona Centre with the exception of the fitness centre. If you would like to use the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passing on the gas
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The owner of a Redcliff gasbar took the unusual step this week of shutting down sales of regular gasoline saying that she can’t sell it for what refineries are charging her. It adds a twist to a series of ups and downs in fuel prices in the Medicine Hat region since late June, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Simple ways to practice self-care this summer
By Collin Gallant on July 14th, 2018
With summer here, it is important to make a conscious effort to enjoy it. There are still many stressors during the summer, which makes it difficult to find time to do things that make us happy. There are a few tricks you can do to feel happier instantly. One trick to feel happier is exercise, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves decision on cocaine trafficking trial
By Peggy Revell on July 14th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge has reserved his decision until July 28 for a Medicine Hat man accused of arranging to sell cocaine to an undercover officer. The two-day trial for Stephen Rainville wrapped up Friday, with the accused taking the stand in his own defence and testifying that he was in no way involved with ... Read More »
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