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20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition explosion at a military base
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet says 20 soldiers have been killed and several others injured in an ammunition explosion at a base in the west of the country on Saturday afternoon. Hun Manet said in a Facebook post that he was “deeply shocked” when he received the news of the ... Read More »
April 27, 2024
JEAN AGAR JEAN AGAR 1935 ~ 2024 Jean Agar, beloved wife of Roland, passed away in Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 88 years. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at the Consul Community Hall, Consul, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (Condolences may be ... Read More »
Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for ‘healing and reconciliation’
CALGARY – The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort. Maxime Faille, the lawyer for Sphenia Jones, says the goal is understanding – not money. “Sphenia is 80 years-old. She doesn’t care about money for ... Read More »
Economics 101: Easy fix for Canada’s housing crisis?
On April 12, the federal government announced a plan to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031. Building 3.87 million new homes in this country over the next seven years equates to an average of ~550,000 housing starts per year. Let’s put this into perspective, 550,000 annual housing starts is more than double the highest ... Read More »
By the Way: Sometimes change is the best time to appreciate
So, my husband and I have been looking after a friend’s cat. She’s beautiful, and quite affectionate, but – it’s been an adventure. Shortly after she took up residence with us, it became apparent she was bent on destruction. All my beloved plants and the recliners we want to keep intact are behind closed doors, ... Read More »
Bill 20 has municipal officials asking questions with no immediate answer
@@CollinGallant Municipal leaders in the province say there are more questions than answers one day after the provincial government moved to take a stronger hand in dealing with municipalities, allow political parties to act in major centre elections in 2025 and change other aspects of the Municipal Government Act. Mayors of Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton ... Read More »
Hatters offered chance to be scientist for a day with interpretive centre program
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The MH Interpretive Program invites residents to begin taking their first steps into the world of citizen science and become a scientist for a day with a free event in Police Point Park. The May 8 program will be an introduction to how everyday people can use the technology in our their pockets to ... Read More »
Spence has two goals and assist, McKenna shines again, Canada thumps Czechia 6-0 at U18 worlds
VANTAA, Finland Malcolm Spence had two goals and an assist as Canada thumped Czechia 6-0 in a penalty-filled affair Friday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Tij Iginla also had two goals and Carter George made 26 saves for the shutout Gavin McKenna of the Medicine Hat Tigers had a goal and two assists ... Read More »
AlWC launches 13th year of baby wildlife fundraiser
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is launching this year’s Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser on Sunday to coincide with the arrival of its first kit of the season. The animal in question, an orphaned red fox kit, found alone in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, marks the first of what AIWC says will be a ... Read More »
Science Smarts: Taking our science outdoors
As the weather continues to improve and it feels like spring is approaching, I think it is time to get outside and do some science. I like to do this experiment several times a year as it ALWAYS changes. You just never know what you may discover. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult ... Read More »
Tigers rookies look to take a step
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers were one of the youngest teams in the Western Hockey League this season and their youngest players gained a lot of experience. The Tigers had seven rookie skaters in the lineup on a nightly basis and had two rookie goaltenders who carried the load in net for the entire second ... Read More »
