City Notebook: The name game
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cabinet making is a curious business which can or not telegraph priorities of a just-elected government, or one in a refresh. Premier Danielle Smith, of Brooks-Medicine Hat, named a cabinet Friday. She does lead it, after all, but the absence of a Hatter with portfolio leaves Rob Renner as the last Hat-based MLA that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired Hat police inspector named Sergeant-at-Arms of Ontario Legislature
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Retired Medicine Hat police inspector Tim McGough has been named the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Ontario Legislature, a position that goes well beyond the prestigious ceremonial title and is responsible for all security operations at Queen’s Park. The 31-year veteran of the local service will manage of a staff of 100 officers and administrators, including ... Read More »
1 responseBob Wanner receives honourary degree while grandson graduates at MHC convocation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year’s recipient of Medicine Hat College’s Honourary Applied Baccalaureate Degree is Robert (Bob) E. Wanner, who says he was surprised and extremely humbled to be chosen. “So many people do so very much in our city, province and nation and never receive recognition,” said Wanner. “I’m only here because of working with lots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be Youth Centre confirms it will offer summer programming
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2023
Be Youth Centre co-executive directors Madison Thurrott and Brittanie Bruder confirmed in a joint statement Wednesday the centre will be offering summer programming this year, thanks to newly-secured funding. Received earlier this month, the funding is already confirmed to be going toward primary programming, like the centre’s meal program an after-school drop-in program, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New book delves into history of Eagle Butte’s St. Margaret’s Church
By KENDALL KING on June 9th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Three southeastern Albertans are proud to release their new book which has been decades in the making. Newly published, A Tiny Prairie Cathedral is an in-depth history of St. Margaret’s Church in Eagle Butte, and the land on which it sits. The 36-page book was written by a trio of authors, William Anhorn, Rev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in largest ever local fentanyl seizure could have matters settled this month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The case against a man caught with $600,000 worth of fentanyl this winter in Medicine Hat could be resolved later this month with a guilty plea and a substantial prison sentence. John Elford, 52, was arrested in the overnight hours of Jan. 28 as his vehicle sat askew across a parking stall curb in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Official election results for local ridings
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Official results for local ridings of the May 29 provincial general election as released Thursday, June 8 by Elections Alberta. Brooks-MH Danielle Smith (UCP) – 13,315 (66.5 per cent). Gwendoline Dirk (AND) – 5,477 (27.4 per cent). Barry Morishita (AB) – 1,233 (6.2 per cent) Spoiled/declined/rejected – 182. Total ballots – 20,025. (56.9 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Christian lowers fees in effort to broaden accessibility
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Christian School recently reduced its fees, and coupled with changes in transportation funding, the goal is to allow more families looking for Christian education for their children to join the community. Chair of the MHCS society, Aaron Brost, says “decreasing fees is something that has been on the mind of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre getting funding for programs that improve lives of seniors
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre is one of six Alberta organizations chosen for a new funding initiative focused on enhancing services that support seniors living independently. Financed through Healthy Aging Alberta – a coalition of Alberta organizations, agencies and groups, including United Way and the provincial government – the initiative aims to not only enhance existing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City clerk latest in string of turnover
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is looking for a new city clerk, its third in two years and one of a number of key senior positions to change personnel over the last 18 months. Council members questioned by the News this week said the scope of changes isn’t yet a concern, considering large turnover on council and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime local physical health professionals write the book on stretching
By Medicine Hat News on June 8th, 2023
After more than two decades working together in Medicine Hat, and with a combined 60-plus years of physical health experience, new authors Dale Deis and Ed Stiles are helping people get back to the basics. Deis, a physio therapist, and Stiles, a physiologist, the duo has worked in lockstep for more than 20 years in ... Read More »
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