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Teen who has battled cancer into remission granted Disney World family trip by local Make-a-Wish chapter
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 14th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The local chapter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation was able to work its magic for the Griffiths family on Tuesday night, granting them a trip to Walt Disney World. For 17-year-old Daniel Griffiths, the news of his cancer diagnosis came on incredibly quick last September. “It was crazy,” said Corrina Griffiths, his mother. “We went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six suspects charged with forcible confinement following home invasion
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged six suspects with several charges, including forcible confinement, after discovering a male who had been assaulted and unlawfully confined within a residence on Monday. The male was discovered after officers responded to a noise complaint at a home on Belfast Street, and was found assaulted and unlawfully confined within the home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nov. 20 event will honour those lost to anti-trans violence
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 14th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District is inviting the public on Nov. 20 to honour the lives of those lost to anti-transgender violence. Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance, in which the community takes the time to hold space for the memory of trans people whose lives have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad debt report for Redcliff shows $1,354 as uncollectable
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The value of uncollected utility bills in Redcliff has dropped for the fourth straight year, that town’s council heard Tuesday night. Administrators presented the 2024 bad debt report from water, sewer and solid waste collection accounts provided by the town, requesting that $1,354 be written-off as uncollectable. Five accounts on the current list have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal voting in southwest Saskatchewan won’t change much
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Wednesday was election day in Saskatchewan municipalities for urban voters and odd-numbered rural wards. A number of positions in southwest Saskatchewan were acclaimed on nomination day when only one name was received, but elections for mayor and council were set to go ahead in several towns and cities. In Swift Current, Al Bridal was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Local 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 »
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