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Hat hosting Alberta public school meet
By Mo Cranker on August 14th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker School board trustees from across the province will be in the Hat later this week as part of the Public School Association of Alberta’s annual summer meeting. “We hold this meeting every year in mid-August,” said Medicine Hat Public School Division 76 chair Rick Massini. “Every year this event is hosted by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two years of testing complete, still no sign of TB in Suffield’s elk herd
By Collin Gallant on August 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The second year of testing for bovine TB in the elk herd at CFB Suffield has again turned up no sign of the disease, according to a release of the findings by Alberta Fish and Wildlife. That’s good news for the cattle industry and government officials who have warned that should the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traffic detoured so repaving of Old Cemetery Road can occur
By Collin Gallant on August 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A busy connection between the South Hill and the south end of town was closed Monday night as crews began repaving Old Cemetery Road. The route, connecting Division Avenue S. and Kipling Street, will be shut for workers until at least Wednesday after milling began over the weekend. Motorists will be diverted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter gets five years in stabbing death of husband; John Holmes was stabbed 17 times
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2018
A Medicine Hat woman who stabbed her husband to death has been sentenced to five years. With time served factored in, Barbara Holmes will complete her sentence in under two years. Crown prosecutors asked for a sentence of seven to eight years. The judge cited Holmes’ aboriginal heritage and need for consideration as mitigating factor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter getting ready for a semester at sea
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A University of Lethbridge student from Medicine Hat is getting ready to spend a semester abroad — just not in the most conventional way. Hatter Mackenzie Salmon is going into her fourth year at the U of L and is working towards her bachelor of science in kinesiology and is hoping to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor spends Saturday meeting with Hatters at Police Point Park
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Mayor Ted Clugston spent his Saturday afternoon at one of his favourite parks catching up with Hatters of all ages. The event launched a new tradition, An Afternoon in the Park, taking place instead of the New Year’s Levee that usually took place every year on Jan. 1. “The New Year’s Levee was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders for HALO raise more than $120K with annual Fuel Booster Poker Run
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Riders for HALO have had quite the year in 2018. The group held its fifth annual Booster Poker Run and raised more than $100,000 for HALO. “This year’s Fuel Booster Poker Run raised $120,360,” said group president Blair Carriere. “It’s been a really great year for us and we’re excited to hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City employee earns high honour in his field
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The hard work and determination keeps paying off for Carlos Osterroth. Osterroth is the manager of fleet services for the city of Medicine Hat and recently earned the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager designation, an esteemed honour in the fleet management industry, from NAFA Fleet Management Association. “Being recognized is always a great ... Read More »
1 responseEvents Calendar Aug. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2018
Aug. 12-19 — Love Week at area United Churches Aug. 13 — Tween Gaming Night at Public Library, 7-8:30 p.. Aug. 14 — Play Guides, Southview School Playground, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 14 — Medicine for the Soul Book Club, 6:30-8 p.m, Public Library. Aug. 15 — Market in the Park Carriage House, 4-8 p.m. Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat breaks its mark for hottest August 10 ever recorded
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News If it felt hotter than ever Friday in Medicine Hat, don’t feel bad because, in a way, it actually was. Reported temperatures in the late afternoon made it the hottest Aug. 10 in Medicine Hat’s recorded history, breaking a 34-year mark. On Aug. 10, 1984, the temperature in the Hat was 39.0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cannabis rule amendments suggested
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Bylaw amendments such as a licence fee of $1,000 this year for a cannabis retail store, no home delivery of the product and no mobile stores, will go before council after a recommendation from the development and infrastructure committee this week. The licence fee would increase to $1,020 next year and $1,040 ... Read More »
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