Year in Review- January 2017
MEDICINE HAT, AB — The year got underway with a number of big stories that resonated with our readers. Court stories, city hall stories and the sudden closure of a business in town all getting Hatters talking.
Here are some of the biggest stories of January 2017.
Jan. 3: Casino by Vanshaw suddenly closes.
The year began with a surprising move, as the Casino by Vanshaw suddenly closed over the New Year’s weekend. The closure stemmed from a dispute between the Casino and the Medicine Hat Lodge over rent payment.