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Catholic schools score an ‘A’ on annual provincial education report
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 14th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees heard results this week from Alberta Education’s annual report, highlighting strong performance metrics throughout the division and calling attention to a three-year increase in diploma excellence scores. Deputy superintendent Nick Gale provided a presentation Tuesday that underlined high points within the school division that include a 90.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drop-off locations announced for women’s shelter Christmas Hamper Program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 14th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is pleased to announce that Sun Valley Honda and Davis GMC Buick in Medicine Hat will be the drop-off locations for the Christmas Hamper Program, which has just begun. As in previous years, those participating can drop off new toys, gifts for all ages, or gift cards at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aerospace award goes to Edmonton-based company, beating out Hat submissions
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An award for work in the Alberta aerospace industry has gone to a satellite imaging company over two entries from Medicine Hat. Edmonton-based firm Wyvern received the ASTech Award in Aerospace at a ceremony in the provincial capital city. It employs high-resolution “hyperspectral imaging” to evaluate land quality and emissions for use in mining, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to pivot as low-growth projections come in
By Collin Gallant on November 14th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat will see slower than average population growth compared to the rest of Alberta for the foreseeable future, which administrators say could necessitate a shift for the city’s land office, potentially switching it from bringing new land to market to readying redevelopment projects for the private sector. That could also once again set ... Read More »
1 responseLocal residents graduate police academy, emphasize humanity of officers
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 14th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Last night 20 residents graduated from the Medicine Hat Police Service Citizens Academy after completing a 10-week outreach program that provides citizens an opportunity to gain a better understanding on what is involved to keep a community safe. Over the past 10 weeks participants have gathered at police headquarters to participate in three-hour educational ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County officially partners with SPCA for pound services
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County says it is pleased to make a new partnership with the Medicine Hat SPCA official in an effort to help the region with both lost and stray animals, as well as preventing unwanted litters. Previously, the county had a partnership with APARC, says bylaw officer Anna Mast, but that contract was terminated ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal students exposed to several trades through dual-credit program
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A new apprenticeship program is exposing local students to several different trade jobs with a unique approach by providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in several skilled jobs in one dual-credit program. The three-year program, called ‘Introduction to the Trades,’ is held at the Medicine Hat College and provides 16 apprenticeship students from ... Read More »
1 responseTwo-year-old gorilla dies at Calgary Zoo following accident
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2024
The Wilder Institute and Calgary Zoo are regretful to announce the passing of one of their western lowland gorillas on Tuesday afternoon. Eyare, a two-year-old female at the Zoo, was injured when moving between back-of-house spaces, said Colleen Baird, director of animal care, health & welfare. “Her care team and our veterinary staff acted extremely ... Read More »
1 responseProvince and Ottawa partner to add funding for 4-H Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is looking to help bridge the gap between urban and rural youth and show the possibilities of a future in agriculture with the help of 4-H Alberta. In a press conference Tuesday, the province announced it would provide more than $731,000 over the next five years, in partnership with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education approves several motions at public meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Catholic school board trustees held a productive public meeting Tuesday afternoon covering several topics including the new school, an upcoming health and wellness day and division requests for modular classrooms. Holy Trinity Academy Clarification on seating for the new K-9 Catholic school’s theatre was provided by superintendent Dwayne Zarichny, who explained the theatre has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grandparent scam ramping back up again, caution urged by police
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is reporting a resurgence in the “Grandparent Scam” in the southern Alberta area. This scam primarily preys on older people who are likely to be grandparents, and calls pretending to be their grandchild in some form of significant distress, such as a car accident, returning from a foreign country, ... Read More »
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