Now that fall is here that can only mean one thing for many Hatters... it's time for the Antiques & Collectibles Gun & Hobby Show. Tim Hittel sits on the Porch with Brian to discuss collecting and the ups and downs of trading. There will be something for everyone as they discuss the price of sports cards to china.

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Bring Back the Porch is excited to announce that a new host will be joining Bernie and Brian on The Porch! I, Lynnette Schneider, will be stepping out from behind the editor's desk to host her first guest, Debbie Shaw.

Debbie is the Executive Director of CORE Association, and she'll be joining us on The Porch to discuss the vital work her organization does in our community, as well as some of their upcoming fundraising initiatives.

We look forward to having you tune in!

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Kirby Shafer is running for City Council. He comes to the Porch with ideas on how to make the city run more efficiently. Wants and needs are two words that come up several times during the visit. He wants Medicine Hat to get back to strategic spending so that our assets are properly maintained and managed. He thinks Medicine Hat is a great city and wants your vote to continue to see it grow for years to come.

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New father Kevin Monson is excited to sit on the Porch and discuss the future of Medicine Hat. Kevin is running for city council and says he thinks the city could be doing a better job with transit and housing. He is hoping the voters in Medicine Hat will see his vision for shaping our city and vote for him in this election.

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Council hopeful Adam Koch sits down on the Porch with Brian. This is Adams first time running for city council. His passion is hospitality and he thinks the skills he has learned working in food service will be an asset to our community. Adam was born and raised here and is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work making Medicine Hat a place to call home for the next generation.

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Candidates for City Council have started stopping by the Porch for a visit and a chance to explain why they should be considered to represent you around the horseshoe. Gord Cowan has been apart of our community since the 1990's. He speaks with Brian about some of the challenges our community faces in the next decade and what he thinks he can do to foster a positive future for Medicine Hat.

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Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Alan Rose. Alan arrived early to the porch for his visit much like he did to the campaign, starting this summer with a booth at the Stampede. He has a lot of ideas that he thinks would make our city a great place to work, play and live. In 2021, Alan came in third in the race and has decided he wants another chance to become Mayor of the place he calls home. 
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Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Andy McGrogan. He has kept our community safe as a police officer and retired as the Chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service. Instead of enjoying all the recreation the city has to offer, in 2021 Andy McGrogan ran for city  councillor. He has had a front row seat in one of the most divisive councils in Medicine Hat history. Andy knocked on the porch's door to come in and discuss the ups and downs of his time around the horseshoe and explains why he thinks he would make a good Mayor of Medicine Hat.
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Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Linnsie Clark. She has been in charge of the Mayor's office for the last 4 years. She comes from a background of law and isn't afraid to challenge the rules. Linnsie takes a seat on the porch to discuss her time in city hall and ask voters to give her 4 more years.
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Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Drew Barnes. From Medicine Hat Cub to MLA Drew Barnes has been out in front of the community for years. Stick handling pucks and issues. He comes to the porch with what he hopes is a plan to get Hatters to vote for him. 
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