Tag Archives: Arts
Library closed due to water damage
Redcliff, AB - A sudden closure of the Redcliff Public Library was caused by a leaky window, according to a town councillor who sits on the board of the library.The library was closed suddenly on Satu...
Sep 23, 2019
Redcliff Public Library suddenly closed "until further notice"
Redcliff, AB - The Redcliff Public Library is buttoned up tight and is closed until further notice "due to unforeseen circumstances." Jim Steinke, Redcliff town councillor and library board member say...
Sep 21, 2019
Local filmmaker ready to premiere documentary on Medalta lost history
Medicine Hat, AB - When visiting the museum at Medalta, you'll learn about the clay district as it thrived from 1912 to 1954.According to local filmmaker Luke Fandrich though, the story of Medalta did...
Sep 17, 2019 Photo by Ross Lavigne
Sasquatch Symposium comes to Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB - The Grande Prairie Museum will be hosting a Sasquatch Symposium on September 28 in Centre 2000 at the Heritage Discovery Centre.The museum says the success of their "In the Shadow...
Sep 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of the City of Grande Prairie
Lots to do in the Hat over the Labour Day weekend
Medicine Hat, AB - There is no shortage of things to do in and around the city if a stay-cation is on tap for the last long weekend of summer, according to Tourism Medicine Hat's executive director.Ja...
Aug 30, 2019 Photo by Alex McCuaig - A boy cools off at the Strathcona Island splash park Friday afternoon.
The Esplanade receives over $500,000 in federal funding
Medicine Hat, AB - The federal government has announced they have granted the Esplanade over $500,000 in funding for "cultural infrastructure upgrades." The centre will receive support from two differ...
Aug 30, 2019 Photo by Colton Mckee
Couple putting unique stamp on Youngstown
Youngstown, AB - The slogan on Youngstown's welcome sign might be "Sportsman's Paradise" but two of the village's newest residents are creating a dream of their own in the community.David and Jennifer...
Aug 26, 2019 Photo by Alex McCuaig - Some of the artwork on display at the Back In Time Museum in Youngstown.
Sounds of the past paint picture of city's history
Medicine Hat, AB - There is a lot to see at the city's archives but it's hearing the voices of the past which can paint a full picture of Medicine Hat's history.The Esplanade Archives and its precedin...
Aug 26, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Esplanade Archives - The Saskatchewan Brewery - the city's first - pictured here circa 1900.
The sky is the limit to souping up your hotrod at Cars and Guitars
Medicine Hat, AB - The gates are open at the Canalta Centre's Cars and Guitars with a blinding array of chrome-laden, Detroit steel made cars, station wagons, vans and trucks on display looking to wow...
Aug 17, 2019 Photo by Alex McCuaig - A '68 Ford Falcon on display at the Cars and Guitars show at the Canalta Centre.
Local preschool unveiling natural playground to the public
MEDICINE HAT, AB -- The first 'natural' playground in Medicine Hat is being unveiled to the public this Saturday. The Little Owl Learning Centre has completed the outdoor space, which they've been pie...
Aug 16, 2019 Little Owl Learning Centre's natural playground (Courtesy: Bob Schneider)