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By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

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Week in review: Skinny’s Smokehouse closes, premier visits Medicine Hat, comic-con today

May 4, 2024 | 4:00 AM

This is the week in review for April 28 to May 4, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

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🍖 Skinny’s Smokehouse closes

There were rumours on social media that Skinny’s Smokehouse had closed its doors.

CHAT News sent reporters to confirm what happened. That story was our most-read of the month so far.

IN THE COMMUNITY

'Compassionate Friends' offer peer support for bereaved in Medicine Hat

5h ago

POSTAL STRIKE

Donations to Medicine Hat non-profits drop over Canada Post strike

5h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Adopt-A-Rink program still seeking volunteers

14h ago

🔗 Here’s what to know:

• Skinny’s Smokehouse closes after over a decade serving Medicine Hat
• Watch football, support local baseball at Skinny’s Super Party

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🏛 Premier visits Medicine Hat, ClarkWatch continues

It was a busy week in local politics.

Premier Danielle Smith visited Medicine Hat and spoke publicly at a Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday.

Mayor Linnsie Clark wants to bring a series of financial documents before public council. She gave her reasoning in a document posted to social media this week.

🔗 Here’s our top politics stories this week:

• Alberta premier says Medicine Hat has potential to be a technology hub
• Mayor posts council document explaining her ask for city employee expense statements
• The list of financial expenses Medicine Hat’s mayor will ask for this Monday
• Medicine Hat continues drought preparations
• Medicine Hat ratepayer association incorporates, continues to slam city utility and tax rates

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🛒 Loblaw boycott gets started

A nationwide boycott of Loblaw-owned grocery stores began this week.

CHAT News spoke to shoppers in Medicine Hat about why they were participating.

🔗 Here’s that story:

• Boycott of Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May gets underway

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📰 More impactful local stories

🔗 Here’s some of our impactful local coverage from the last week:

• Crestwood students learn about the importance of metal recycling on field trip
• Here’s how to be safe online in Medicine Hat
• Here’s when Medicine Hat’s outdoor pools and spray parks open for 2024
• Volunteers needed for growing Medicine Hat adaptive sports scene

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✅ Up next

The Medicine Hat Public Library’s inaugural comic-con takes place Saturday and Medicine Hat city council meets Monday.

🔗 Here’s the details:

• Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con taking place May 4
• The list of financial expenses Medicine Hat’s mayor will ask for this Monday

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