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By Eli J. Ridder

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Week in review: Bobcats in Medicine Hat, new thrift store

Jun 8, 2024 | 2:23 AM

This is the week in review for June 2 to June 8, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

🐈 What to do with bobcats?

Our analytics show that many of you are enjoying our explainer “what to know” stories. These often give a breakdown and explanation for relevant topics or things we are covering.

One of the popular ones this week was about what to do if you see a bobcat in Medicine Hat. Another was the difference between different law enforcement types.

🔗 Here are those stories:

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

• Here’s what to do if you see a bobcat
• The differences between enforcement agencies
• Taking your dog out without training can be dangerous

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👚 Y Treasure Thrift Store opens

The Post, a beloved thrift store downtown Medicine Hat, closed amid financial turmoil late last year. But today a new thrift shop is opening in its place.

🔗 Here’s what to know:

• Y Treasure Thrift Store opening Saturday
• Post thrift store not reopening, from 2023

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🏛 Council met on Monday

Medicine Hat city council on Monday held its biweekly regular public meeting. Coun. Ramona Robins also confirmed she will not be running in the next election.

🔗 Here’s what happened:

• Medicine Hat saves cash on airport master plan after Alberta grants
• Medicine Hat to ask Alberta for more police funding
• Councillor nominated for Alberta distinguished service award
• Tourism Medicine Hat sees 2023 increase, will target Quebec
• Medicine Hat city council denies Bevo Farms tax break request
• Coun. Ramona Robins says she won’t run for re-election

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📰 More impactful local stories

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

• Cycling Without Age rolls into second summer
• St. Patrick’s church celebrates its history
• HALO Air Ambulance will help fight wildfires in new pilot project
• Vehicle financing will be more affordable with interest rate cut

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