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Will Brooks-MH be just a three-horse race?
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 14th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Three candidates have already announced they will run in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection, and that might be the entire field, according to a survey of Alberta’s other political parties. The race, including new Premier Danielle Smith seeking a seat in the legislature, Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita and New Democrat Gwendoline Dirk, may be ... Read More »
8 responsesMonday grass fire in Cypress County contained by emergency services
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A grass fire started on Monday evening on the north side of the railway tracks at the intersection of Range Road 55 and Township Road 121. The area is served by the Cypress County Fire Department and crews were onsite in about 15 minutes of the fire starting and had it under control another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New fee for provincial-bound sports teams approved by MHCBE
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 13th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the scheduled Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, a presentation was given by principal Paul Bauche and vice principal Robert Burzminski from Monsignor McCoy High School about a proposed addendum to the school fee schedule, which was passed by the board. The new fee is related to any ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP touts candidate’s local connection to Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 13th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Suddenly in a high-profile byelection against a high-profile candidate, Gwendoline Dirk says she is the local candidate who can send a message to the government on health, education and the needs of southeast Alberta. At a press conference to kick off her byelection campaign, the teacher and New Democrat candidate said Wednesday she and ... Read More »
9 responsesNeubauer presented with Platinum Jubilee Medal for ag education efforts
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 13th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Nichole Neubauer was at the McDougall Centre in Calgary on Thursday to be presented with the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) by Jason Kenney, his last official duty as premier. The certificate states, “Nichole Neubauer is the owner of Neubauer Farms and an energetic advocate for agriculture. Since 2005, the Neubauer family ... Read More »
2 responsesVeiner Centre recovering under new management
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 13th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first year under contracted operations of the Veiner Centre in Medicine Hat is considered a success, a city committee heard in a one-year review early this week, though a budget report is still due in early 2023. The Kirby Centre took over day-to-day operations and programming last September as the city sought to ... Read More »
1 responseFour-week byelection campaign in Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat will go to the polls Nov. 8, newly sworn-in premier Danielle Smith announced Tuesday, making it a four-week campaign as she attempts to secure a seat in the legislature via byelection. She told the News she plans to campaign locally, attend debates and potentially represent the region in a general ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal artist teams with Cleo for breast cancer T-shirt campaign
By KENDALL KING on October 12th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A collaboration between Medicine Hat artist Theresa Eisenbarth and Canadian fashion retailer Cleo aims to support and uplift individuals affected by breast cancer through the sale of specially designed T-shirts. A contemporary painter for the past 10 years, Eisenbarth was contacted by Cleo in late 2021 and commissioned to create four unique T-shirt designs ... Read More »
4 responsesBrooks-MH is going to the polls Nov. 8… Is that your riding?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 12th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hatters hoping to cast a vote for or against new Premier Danielle Smith can do so in a provincial byelection on Nov.8, but only if they live in the north end of the city. Smith announced Tuesday at her first press conference that cabinet has approved a byelection date in Brooks-Medicine Hat, and ... Read More »
2 responsesJunior Achievement Southern Alberta releases 10-year strategic plan
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Junior Achievement Southern Alberta has released a 10-year strategic plan in which it resolves to provide greater support to educators and have a greater impact on the lives of students. “It’s an increasing area of need,” said president and CEO Melissa From. “We are seeing growing demands and we know there is a great ... Read More »
4 responsesMock emergency exercise a ‘last check of the box’
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A full-scale emergency exercise was held last Wednesday involving multiple agencies. Over the past couple of years, the community evacuation process in Medicine Hat has been built up, which includes training dedicated individuals to support the evacuation. “This was our last check of the box to say we have trained our individuals, they know ... Read More »
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