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Homestead Market focuses on local vendors and artists
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Kara and Kristian Dunroth had a vision of a year-round, indoor, local shopping space, and that dream is coming to fruition with today’s grand opening of Homestead Market. Located in the building that was previously the Nissan dealership at 1750 Gershaw Drive SE, Homestead Market is a place for Hatters to shop and support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat low on school bus drivers
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Southland Transportation is reporting a shortage of school bus drivers in Medicine Hat. A representative from the company confirmed to the News Tuesday that five driver positions are currently unoccupied. “It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it really is. It’s a lot of drivers,” the representative said. “If we could get more we’d ... Read More »
1 responseNational Kids and Vaccines Day aims to ease concerns for parents and children
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Health-care organizations from across the country will come together Jan. 27 for the inaugural National Kids and Vaccination Day, which aims to provide the public with information about children’s vaccinations for COVID-19. The day was organized by ScienceUpFirst in partnership with Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Sandbox Project, among others. “It’s really a day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keeping livestock fed and dry crucial in cold weather
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat and area dips in and out of extreme cold spells, the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association is sharing tips on how to best care for and protect livestock in frigid weather. “Cattle and other livestock are a lot like us when it comes to cold temperatures,” Melissa Moggy, veterinarian and extension ... Read More »
1 responseKeepAlbertaRCMP Tour hits the Hat today
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 20th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The union representing RCMP officers will hold a meeting in Medicine Hat Thursday to discuss a potential move to create a provincial police force in Alberta. The National Police Federation (NPF) says its KeepAlbertaRCMP Community Engagement Tour events this morning at the Medicine Hat Royal Canadian Legion and this afternoon in Brooks will provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global Helium proceeding with seismic testing near Swift
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Global Helium Corp. announced Monday it has proceeded with a 50-kilometre seismic testing program near Swift Current this month that could double and expand this spring to inform a 2022 drilling program. Last November, the exploration company announced it had acquired exploration rights to a 1.2 million acres of “helium fairway” across southern Saskatchewan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Porter making big moves: Hat singer-songwriter reaching new heights in country music scene
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com MacKenzie Porter hasn’t let COVID stunt her career, but instead made big moves in the country music industry. At the beginning of the pandemic, Porter and her husband, fellow singer/songwriter Jake Etheridge weren’t used to the time at home, but the newly married couple got to the point where they said to themselves, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress approves vaxx policy for council, chambers
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 19th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Proof of vaccination or negative test results will become a requirement to attend in-person Cypress County council meetings, councillors voted on Tuesday afternoon in Dunmore. The measure, which only extends to anyone attending council meetings and the council chambers, won’t apply to others seeking to access county services in the building. Coun. Richard Oster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distribution of masks, tests at schools requires coordination, but the protection is worth it: Davidson
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com More than one week after masks and rapid-testing kits began arriving at schools across the province, local school officials report the distribution of such items require continued coordination but affirm they are necessary to protect the wellbeing of students and staff. “They continue to come in,” Medicine Hat Public School Division superintendent Mark Davidson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most projects funded by COVID stimulus grants nearing completion
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 19th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council members bandied about the details and merits of the Towne Square project on Monday, but were generally pleased to receive a report that almost all projects paid for with COVID stimulus grants last year are nearing completion and are near budget estimates. About $1.1 million was added to the Towne Square budget, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: The future picks up Slack
By JoLynn Parenteau on January 19th, 2022
Kendra Slack greets parents and young visitors at the door of the Miywasin Children’s Centre. Her dark eyes light up in welcome as she introduces herself as the new Child Support Receptionist. Slack describes herself as “kind, approachable, and here to help. I’m their friend.” Recently graduated from Medicine Hat High School, this role is ... Read More »
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