Public School board approves $800K deficit for 2024-25; decreases staffing levels but doesn’t cut jobs
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 30th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Public School board voted to approve the division’s 2024-25 budget of $94.436 million next year, projecting a deficit of $800,000. It’s the second planned year of reductions as the division works toward a balanced budget for the 2025-26 school year. Last year the division ran a deficit of more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New breast cancer imaging technology project announced in Calgary
By ANNA SMITH on May 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Cancer Foundation and Calgary Health Foundation have announced a new project that will work toward new, innovative ways to treat breast cancer. The Sentimag Project, made possible by the contributions of the organizations and the work of a Calgary-based oncologist, aims to change the way Albertans experience breast-preserving cancer surgery. “The initiative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents encouraged to check properties for downy brome
By ANNA SMITH on May 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Grasslands Naturalists is reminding residents to check their property and back alleys for invasive weeds, before they have the chance to go to seed. The weed in question, downy brome, is unfortunately quite common in Medicine Hat and area, says Cathy Linowski, a volunteer with Grasslands Naturalists. “It can occur in lots of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE preparing for mass bargaining with numerous town halls
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Public service workers in Alberta are gearing up for bargaining this year with 52 town halls beginning next month across the province and the southeast region. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees states that contracts representing 82,000 of its members will be up for renewal in 2024, with wages, job security and working conditions ... Read More »
1 responseCitizens group raises AWAREness during weekend demonstration
By ANNA SMITH on May 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Concerned citizens, experts and passersby gathered on the steps of city hall Saturday to spark discussion on the current political climate in the province. Citizens group AWARE organized a call to action in accordance with a province-wide day of protest against recent UCP policy, though their goal was more in order to help educate ... Read More »
1 responseSpectrum festival focusing on accessibility for all this weekend
By ANNA SMITH on May 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This weekend brings the Spectrum festival back in full swing, with a host of activities and a renewed focus on local talent. Running from Friday to Sunday at Kin Coulee Park, the outdoor festival is set to have more broadly accessible activities than ever, said board president Bill Woolmer. “One of the biggest things ... Read More »
2 responsesLast chance to experience film based on the Monarch inside the Monarch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This week a local documentary highlighting the historical significance of the 112 year-old Monarch Theatre will play its final screenings in the old theatre. Local filmmaker Luke Fandrich, also known as Editing Luke, wanted to bring his film “Your Cinema Needs You” back to the Monarch one last time to support the theatre as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Swift Current on Monday
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A cyclist was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Swift Current on Monday afternoon, RCMP in that city reported. Swift Current RCMP say the accident happened at about 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Friesen Street and Third Avenue SE. A 36-year-old male cyclist was taken to hospital by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school board projects deficit of more than $400,000 in 2024-25 budget; transportation cost major factor
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees voted to approve the division’s 2024-25 budget of $39.7 million for the next school year, projecting a deficit of $437,800. However, that deficit will be covered through the use of accumulated unrestricted reserves that have no plans for spending. This year’s budget will halve the division’s unrestricted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company hopes latest local venture literally blasts off
By Collin Gallant on May 29th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A “made-in-Alberta” rocket may reach outer space in 2026, according to the man whose company manufacturers equipment in Medicine Hat and which has already tested early models this spring at CFB Suffield. Vladimir Mravcek, head of Atlantis Research Labs, plans to unveil the goal at a major technology conference, Inventures, today in Calgary. He ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributes over $466,000 in grants
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed more than $466,000 through all its granting initiatives this spring. Of that amount, almost $215,000 was given to 28 organizations through Community Grants. Community Grants are application-based and recipients are selected by a committee comprised of board and community members. Many of the grants were given out ... Read More »
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