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Saskatchewan to freeze rates on Crown grazing leases
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Saskatchewan will freeze the rates it charges on Crown grazing leases this year and could offer a discount to beef producers who must reduce their herds due to dry conditions, that province announced Wednesday. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said producers are facing financial stress due to drought. “Keeping this year’s grazing rate at ... Read More »
1 responsePirates take over Alexandra Middle School
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alexandra Middle School is presenting a stage production of Pirates, which opens this weekend. “Pirates is about a child who is playing a game of pirates. He hits his head and is transported into the world of swashbuckling and all that jazz,” said teacher and play director Shelby Carlson. “He ends up making friends ... Read More »
1 responsePlay is the language when talking to younger children
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Family school liaison workers (FSLW) gave a presentation to the Medicine Hat Public School Division board this week regarding mental wellness support for students. A variety of techniques and tools are used to help students learn to understand and process emotions and experiences. For younger students, play is the language that works best. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes won’t seek UCP nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Drew Barnes says he will not run as a United Conservative candidate in the next election, but hasn’t announced whether he will run for a fourth term as MLA as either an independent or under another party’s banner. Barnes, who won the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding as the UCP candidate in 2019, has sat without ... Read More »
1 responseSnowed in Comedy Tour returns to Esplanade on Feb. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Snowed in Comedy Tour is celebrating 14 years and will be playing 70 cities coast to coast in 2023. Four international comedians – Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher and Erica Sigurdson – are on the tour this year, which arrives in Medicine Hat for a show at the Esplanade on Feb. 4. ... Read More »
1 responseJam Pail Bonspiel returns Feb. 22, 23
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of Medicine Hat’s longest-running youth sporting events is returning to the ice. Registrations for the Jam Pail Bonspiel are now being accepted, according to the city’s parks and rec department, which has staged the annual event for elementary school kids during the traditional teacher’s convention for 58 years. Children in grades 3 through ... Read More »
1 responseRegion bands together for econ development
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant In again, out again economic development in the Medicine Hat region could soon have a broader view as the city, Town of Redcliff and Cypress County have jointly applied for grants to examine a regional business attraction strategy. After several months of speculation, Mayor Linnsie Clark gave first official mention of the move during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City evaluates interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City officials are now evaluating proposals for the Monarch Theatre and could move to negotiations soon, council members heard Monday. “It looks very encouraging that we’ll be able to find a future operator for that space, and likely an owner,” public services managing director Brian Mastel told a committee in a general update. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monster trucks bringing the Mayhem to Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Monsters and Mayhem returns to Medicine Hat for the first time since 2019. There will be monster truck rides and a free pit party for those who come early. Some of the favourites from the last show in 2019 – The Straight Up Racing team – are back along with some newcomers. Performing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Public Safety minister says province remains focused on tackling rural crime
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Mike Ellis, Alberta’s minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, held a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the provincial government’s efforts to tackle rural crime. The Sheriff Highway Patrol has been able to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences since 2021. “By having more officers able to detect impaired drivers, they can get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County residents challenge city’s preferred substation locations
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A regulatory hearing to locate a new city substation has been postponed as a second group of mostly Cypress County residents organize opposition to a potential second location. The City of Medicine Hat utility department says the substation is needed to regulate and expand service in a wide area of the city’s south end. ... Read More »
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