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bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Miywasin Friendship Centre shared knowledge on the significance of the Blackfoot smudge during an inaugural ceremony that took place at city hall as the country came together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday. Indigenous artist and storyteller Brenda Mercer says it’s important to share knowledge on how to smudge ... Read More »

@MedicineHatNews A group looking to begin a weekly Sunday gospel sing get-together next fall is seeking interested members of the community. Hatter Nelson Hogg says he has facilities in mind for the series that would be open to followers of any faith and could be held beginning in September until the following June. Contact Hogg ... Read More »

@MedicineHatNews The Town of Oyen boundaries will grow July 1 as an annexation order has been issued for land described in a plan to create a new industrial subdivision. According to the weekly Orders in Cabinet list, published Friday, Oyen will gain portions of two quarter-sections from Special Areas No. 3. The parcel now sits ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Fire Fit team was golden last weekend. The local team placed first in the over 40-year-old event at the Southern Alberta Regional held in Spruce Meadows June 15-16. Steven Seymour placed second and Jason Labash placed third in the over 45-year-old individual event. Michael Arnold placed third in the over 40-year-old ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans will hear a new voice on the airwaves next season. The News has learned the Tigers have not renewed the contract of broadcaster Gino De Paoli. He confirmed the news Thursday but declined to comment further. Medicine Hat Tigers office manager Beth Lanuk spoke with the News on Friday and ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Mavericks are back in Alberta after starting the week on the road. The Mavs had three games in Saskatchewan this week, picking up a lone win in three games. After an 11-3 loss Tuesday at Weyburn to the Beavers, the Mavs won 15-7 Wednesday at Moose Jaw over the Miller Express. ... Read More »

Most Canadians invest in what they know best which tends to be Canadian companies. This tendency to invest predominantly in the country we reside in is known as a home country or domestic bias. There are many reasons why it makes sense to invest outside of Canada including diversification and the potential for superior earnings ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Mark down Monday for two of the wackier byelections in recent memory. At the federal level, 84 candidates are contesting the seat for Toronto-St.Paul on a ballot that is literally three feet in length. Such physical proportions required special allowances in election regulations for size of ballots. That situation arrises as a protest against ... Read More »

Just over one year ago, you placed your faith in me to be your voice and representative in government. I am humbled by the immense privilege you bestowed and want to express my profound gratitude for allowing me the honour of serving our community in this capacity. This past year has been an incredible journey ... Read More »

Dear editor, I remember when WestJet was an upstart company challenging established carriers with a new vision. All employees were stockholders, and their pride in their airline made travel fun and earned my loyalty. But those days appear to be gone. WestJet now seems to have complete disregard for Medicine Hat customers. Last month a ... Read More »

Dear editor, If there was any doubt by citizens that Medicine Hat council’s antics have transcended simple incompetence and into sheer contempt for Hatters, Coun. Shila Sharps’ unbridled soliloquy attempting to portray city hall as the true victim should set them straight. In her four-minute disgorgement at the last council meeting, Sharps at least portrayed ... Read More »

Dear editor, The following is an email I sent to as many people as I could at city hall: My name is Brock Hale and I was the appellant in the appeal before the SDAB a few weeks ago. By now you probably know of our concerns. As a Harlow neighbourhood we have largely felt ... Read More »