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MHC making use of GSO funding
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A few years ago, Medicine Hat College saw there was a call for Global Skilled Opportunities funding and put in three different applications. The first one was for an Indigenous culture experience in New Zealand. Unfortunately, due to COVID, they were unable to make the trip. Next month, MHC has seven students and one ... Read More »
1 responseHatSmart changes could mean more money
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Changes to the popular HatSmart home improvement grant program in Medicine Hat should provide more money to more Hatters once changes to similar grants from Ottawa are taken advantage of, administrators with the City of Medicine Hat are saying. The 20 year-old program will see about the same $300,000 budget for grants and once ... Read More »
1 responseBarnes won’t seek UCP nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Drew Barnes says he will not run as a United Conservative candidate in the next election, but hasn’t announced whether he will run for a fourth term as MLA as either an independent or under another party’s banner. Barnes, who won the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding as the UCP candidate in 2019, has sat without ... Read More »
1 responseSnowed in Comedy Tour returns to Esplanade on Feb. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Snowed in Comedy Tour is celebrating 14 years and will be playing 70 cities coast to coast in 2023. Four international comedians – Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher and Erica Sigurdson – are on the tour this year, which arrives in Medicine Hat for a show at the Esplanade on Feb. 4. ... Read More »
1 responseJam Pail Bonspiel returns Feb. 22, 23
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of Medicine Hat’s longest-running youth sporting events is returning to the ice. Registrations for the Jam Pail Bonspiel are now being accepted, according to the city’s parks and rec department, which has staged the annual event for elementary school kids during the traditional teacher’s convention for 58 years. Children in grades 3 through ... Read More »
1 responsePlay is the language when talking to younger children
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Family school liaison workers (FSLW) gave a presentation to the Medicine Hat Public School Division board this week regarding mental wellness support for students. A variety of techniques and tools are used to help students learn to understand and process emotions and experiences. For younger students, play is the language that works best. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Region bands together for econ development
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant In again, out again economic development in the Medicine Hat region could soon have a broader view as the city, Town of Redcliff and Cypress County have jointly applied for grants to examine a regional business attraction strategy. After several months of speculation, Mayor Linnsie Clark gave first official mention of the move during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crescent Heights High School musical theatre presents Head Over Heels
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A king about to lose his throne, a queen set to lose her inhibitions and love ready to find two princesses. The journey to save the kingdom is wrought with mistaken identities, jealousy and scandal. Head Over Heels, a modern musical fairy tale about an Elizabethan royal family, open’s Thursday, Feb. 2 at Crescent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City evaluates interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City officials are now evaluating proposals for the Monarch Theatre and could move to negotiations soon, council members heard Monday. “It looks very encouraging that we’ll be able to find a future operator for that space, and likely an owner,” public services managing director Brian Mastel told a committee in a general update. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monster trucks bringing the Mayhem to Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Monsters and Mayhem returns to Medicine Hat for the first time since 2019. There will be monster truck rides and a free pit party for those who come early. Some of the favourites from the last show in 2019 – The Straight Up Racing team – are back along with some newcomers. Performing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Public Safety minister says province remains focused on tackling rural crime
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Mike Ellis, Alberta’s minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, held a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the provincial government’s efforts to tackle rural crime. The Sheriff Highway Patrol has been able to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences since 2021. “By having more officers able to detect impaired drivers, they can get ... Read More »
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