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Health, finances dominate Brooks-MH debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Sparring on health care and government finances, candidates in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding took the stage for the second and final time on Wednesday night. Danielle Smith, the incumbent and premier on a re-election campaign, said her government is on the right track and is making needed changes in health. New Democratic challenger Gwendoline ... Read More »
1 responseNDP candidate gets into debate after initially pulling out
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 18th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An election forum Wednesday had a full slate of candidates despite a statement by the New Democrat campaigns earlier this week that they would not take part. One night earlier, the Brooks Chamber of Commerce made a similar “late entry” exemption, allowing Brooks-Medicine Hat NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk to take part after other candidates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former student organizes George P. Vanier reunion
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Brydon Marchand started attending George P. Vanier School in 1989 before graduating in 2003. About to turn 40 years old in late June this year, he wanted to have a reunion with teachers and fellow classmates before he reaches that milestone. “I’ve been there so many years ago. I haven’t seen my teachers for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local group lending helping hands to those in need of financial support
By KENDALL KING on May 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A group of Hatters hopes give a hand up to those in need, and is inviting others to support by participating in its first public event on June 10. With the onset of the pandemic and subsequent global recession, Hatters Thomas Wilde, Jeremy Bruins and Devon Potvin witnessed a growing need for financial assistance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roy Wilson Learning Centre students earn real cash at Caring for Our Watersheds competition in Wetaskiwin
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Two groups of students from Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre showcased their creative ideas for environmental initiatives on May 12. Caring for Our Watersheds was hosted by the Battle River Watershed Alliance at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin. Students from across the province answered the question, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Gale to become Catholic schools’ chief deputy superintendent
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There is a transition going on within the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education as chief deputy superintendent Chuck Hellman is retiring and Nick Gale will be moving into that role on Aug. 1. “The last few months and the next month-and-a-half to come, I’m working side by side with Chuck. Right now, we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith hosts first local event since campaign launched
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant More than 300 supporters crowded the parking lot of United Conservative election headquarters in Medicine Hat to hear Danielle Smith in the first campaign event in the riding for the UCP Leader. “Here in southeast Alberta we know rural Alberta will play a continued role in the growth of our province,” she told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Trishaw’ accessible cycling experience officially launches for Medicine Hat seniors
By KENDALL KING on May 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Members of Bike Medicine Hat, Cycling Without Age Canada, Cypress View Foundation and the community gathered Wednesday for the launch of a new accessible cycling program for seniors. First reported by the News in October 2022, the local Cycling Without Age program allows seniors, as well as people challenged with mobility, to safely experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transportation Safety Board releases report on south Sask. plane crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plane that crashed near Shaunavon 18 months ago hit a telecommunications tower, shearing off its wing, before hitting the ground, killing the two men aboard, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has ruled. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sept. 18, 2022, about 10 kilometres south of Shaunavon, as the Cessna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Debate lineups leave many wanting after NDP candidates pull out
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Organizers are disappointed and opponents are critical that local New Democrat candidates pulled out of three election debates that kicked off Tuesday in southeast Alberta ridings, but a political science professor says the effect on the race may be negligible. Officials with the Gwendoline Dirk and Cathy Hogg campaigns said they will miss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health and Wellness Fridays to start at Mother Teresa School
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Principal Aura Street of Mother Teresa School presented to the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education this week a new initiative called Health and Wellness Fridays that will see full implementation in the fall of 2023. The initiative will be a first of its kind within MHCBE with the aim of putting the focus ... Read More »
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