March 28th, 2024

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cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A third-party investigation into a complaint that Mayor Linnsie Clark mistreated city manager Ann Mitchell at a council meeting last summer doesn’t name either, nor complainant Coun. Shila Sharps, in a redacted version released Tuesday. But it does put into words the concerns of the two city council members, neither of whom have yet

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  • Clark to seek court ruling on sanctions

    cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark will go to court to overturn sanctions placed upon her by council last week, she told a press conference on Wednesday, stating she will stick to her position that what council ruled a “breach of council conduct” was just her asking tough questions of administrators. Clark also told a crowd of ... Read More »

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  • Highway bridge repairs begin today, minor traffic delays expected

    Bridge repair work to strengthen two bridges along the Trans-Canada Highway that cross over Box Springs Road begins today. Officials at Volker Stevin say they will be using part of the shoulder on both directions of the road to conduct repairs on the steel grinders under the bridge, leaving a full lane for traffic to ... Read More »

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  • Tensions were mounting between mayor and city manager

    cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A letter from Linnsie Clark’s lawyer to investigators of a breach of conduct complaint argues the Medicine Hat mayor is correct that process wasn’t followed at city hall in a corporate reorganization last summer. Therefore, it concludes, Clark did not defame city manager Ann Mitchell during an Aug. 21 meeting that became the centre ... Read More »

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Local Sports

  • Tigers look to apply lessons from last year’s sweep

    jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers got a taste of playoff hockey last season that left a lingering bitter taste they look to cleanse starting Friday night. Last season the Tigers punched their ticket to the postseason with an emotional, Game 68 win over the Swift Current Broncos that earned them a first-round matchup with a ... Read More »

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  • Two Medicine Hat boxers compete at Canadian championships

    sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was represented on the national stage last week. Two Medicine Hat boxers were part of Team Alberta at the 2024 Canada Cup Championships last week in Calgary. Medicine Hat coach Kerry Fahlman was also on the staff for Team Alberta. Nate Vossler from the MHBC lost his first match ... Read More »

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  • Tigers veteran d-men looking to end WHL careers on top

    jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The three oldest Medicine Hat Tigers are looking to make the most of their final ride in the WHL playoffs. Medicine Hat’s three overage defencemen, Rhett Parsons, Dru Krebs and Bogdans Hodass, have a guaranteed four more games in their WHL careers, with anymore coming through success starting with the Tigers first-round series against ... Read More »

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  • Guest Column: Policy, community attitude must focus on well-being of all seniors

    As society improves medical care and life expectancy, the longevity of senior citizens should be celebrated. However, one issue overlooked is the economic insecurity faced by many older citizens. Recent studies have revealed a trend of financial hardship among this vulnerable population that demands attention and action. It is time to recognize and address the ... Read More »

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  • Let’s Chat: They need our help

    Some of us are fortunate enough to have a roof over our heads and enough food to keep us going. Unfortunately, there are those who are not as fortunate. Personally speaking, I can not imagine a life of living outdoors, sleeping on the ground, wondering where I can go to the bathroom, and what my ... Read More »

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  • Noteworthy: Medicine Hat is making big news for the wrong reasons

    Medicine Hat is in the provincial spotlight for a couple of unsavoury reasons. Former police chief Mike Worden is suing the city for $1.85 million after he resigned under a cloud of allegations in 2022, and Mayor Linnsie Clark has essentially been sent to her room with a spanking and a severe pay cut. Both ... Read More »

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Letters to The Editor

  • Letter: Thank you to the city for keeping our paths clean through winter

    Dear editor, Now that winter is over (fingers crossed) we should thank those responsible for clearing our walking paths around the city. I commute by bicycle as much as possible, and there would be many days when it would be unsafe to do so if the paths were not so attentively cleared of snow before ... Read More »

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  • Letter: Council should be applauded for holding mayor to account

    Dear editor, The rabble in our midst would have us believe all chance of valour has gone beyond recall or desire. Nothing could be further from the truth – the city council of Medicine Hat showed us that common sense still prevails, that the practice of public behaviour, manners and a polite society still prevails. ... Read More »

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  • Letter: Let’s make the Esplanade safe for everyone

    Dear editor, Ever since the Esplanade first opened there have been unresolved safety and accessibility issues. But after my latest visit here are two that should receive immediate attention. Unlike the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, the Esplanade does not have centre aisle handrails for audience members with seats located in the upper balcony. If you ... Read More »

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