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By Eli J. Ridder

RECAP

Week in review: House fire in Medicine Hat, historic tank needs new paint

Jun 22, 2024 | 7:00 AM

This is the week in review for June 16 to June 22, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

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🔴 House fire, construction and more

Our live online coverage of a house fire and construction updates have been among our highest-viewed of the week.

🔗 Here’s our coverage:

IN THE COMMUNITY

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

1h ago

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

7h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

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

23h ago

• House fire closes road in Medicine Hat’s North Flats area
• Road construction, detours and traffic in Medicine Hat
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the area

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🖌 Historic tank needs fresh paint

A veterans volunteer group associated with the City of Medicine Hat is gearing up to repaint a Second World War-era tank after it was recently vandalized.

🔗 Here’s that story:

• Historic Medicine Hat tank to receive fresh paint after vandalism

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✅ On right now

There are several events going on this weekend in Medicine Hat and we’ve previewed many of them.

🔗 Here is what’s on:

• What’s on in Medicine Hat and area this weekend
• Thousands arrive in Medicine Hat for Jehovah’s Witnesses conference
• Here’s how Medicine Hat is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

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📰 More impactful local stories

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

• New collegiate to enhance Prairie Rose school division’s specialized programs
• NDP’s Naheed Nenshi urges grassroots to engage neighbours
• Bandits will take on Okotoks Oilers in 2024 home opener
• Prairie Pride Guild to share its history at library event

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