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Province introduces its forced treatment bill
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government has tabled legislation that would allow for a treatment order to be requested on the behalf of those facing severe addiction issues. The legislation was introduced Tuesday, a continuation in the spirit of the Alberta Recovery Model, which “focuses on services and investments to lead people down a path of healing,” ... Read More »
1 responseLocal housing starts up a bit over 2024’s big slump
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Housing starts beat the last year’s pace in the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the City of Medicine Hat’s planning department, though 2024 marked a continued slump in the local homebuilding market. Six new single-family homes were permitted up to March 31, representing an estimated total budget of ... Read More »
1 responseSchools to recognize bus drivers during appreciation day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next month local students will be reminded to say “thank you” to all the operators in charge of “makin’ the wheels on the bus go round and round” during School Bus Driver Appreciation Day planned on May 5. The time recognizes the vital role of transporting students safely to and from school each day. ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose looks to launch agricultural academy
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools is seeking support to expand its list of specialized academy offerings with the South Alberta School of Agriculture. Expanding on work at the Irvine Agricultural Discovery Centre and similar agricultural programs, SASA would be aimed for students at the high school level with several different career pathways available within the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College exhibition shares vision through an artist’s eyes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A new art exhibition at the Medicine Hat College One on One Gallery and TREX Space invites visitors into the living room of graduating art and design students to see the world through their eyes. Until April 25 members of the community are invited to the Living:Room Art & Design Grad Show that “creates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rudolph, Meunier, Boychuk soak up playoff experience with Raiders
By Nathan Reiter Prince Albert Daily Herald on April 16th, 2025
It was a special day when the Prince Albert Raiders made three selections in the first round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. The Raiders selected defenceman Daxon Rudolph first overall, forward Riley Boychuk second and winger Ty Meunier with the seventh pick. All three players are making a major impact for Prince Albert in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tourism aligns with record numbers reported by province
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 16th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s tourism industry is booming, according to recent figures released by Statistic Canada. And while Medicine Hat may not be located in the “Heart of the Rockies,” local tourism is showing consistent growth and aligning with provincial trends. The province began seeing more visitors in 2023 during the tail end of the pandemic and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting map-reading event on April 19
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Aspiring navigators will get the chance to start to hone their skills, thanks to an upcoming map-reading program with the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. The program is tailored for novices, and park interpreter Mhairi Donnelly assures there’s no need for a compass or GPS unit to learn how to find the right path. “Join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power developers turning more to battery storage strategies
By Collin Gallant on April 15th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Power developers are switching focus to battery storage proposals on the Alberta grid as new wind and solar plants are largely on hold until after the provincial transmission and market undergo a regulatory overhaul. Those are due to be implemented in 2027, though the number of storage projects in the province is rising this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE nominee for Edwin Parr has strong ties to St. Mary’s School
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 15th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has nominated first-year social and language arts teacher Leilani Leighton for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award for new teachers who have demonstrated excellence in the Teaching Quality Standard. Leighton, who teaches at St. Mary’s School, has a deep connection rooted with the school where she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!911 dispatchers will now track HALO in flight
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat 911 dispatchers will now follow the flights of HALO Air Ambulance by monitoring the real-time location, flight status and environmental conditions of the helicopter during responses in a new collaboration announced Monday. As HALO’s official flight-following team, local dispatchers will help ensure every mission is tracked in real time, providing oversight that ... Read More »
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