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Remembrance Day observations today in Medicine Hat and Redcliff
By Brendan Miller on November 11th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In Redcliff, Remembrance Day observations begin with a Colours March starting outside the Legion just before 10 a.m. The march will lead veterans and members of the legion inside Parkside School for a ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. Following the ceremony there will be a short march to the cenotaph outside the school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Local man accused of kidnapping will proceed to trial in May as planned
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping after a local woman said she was held in a vehicle before escaping will proceed to trial, Court of King’s Bench in Medicine heard Friday. Lester Roland Landry, 66, was charged in January 2023 with the indictable offence that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP focusing on child seat safety for November
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2023
Alberta RCMP is focused on sharing education on child seat safety for the month of November. Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 years of age are properly restrained, and the Alberta RCMP wants to remind drivers how important restraint systems are for saving lives and reducing injuries. “When used correctly, child safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools shift attention to Remembrance Day, including a focus on women
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com River Heights Elementary School held its Remembrance Day ceremony Wednesday, the day before students were off for an extended long weekend. The Grade 6 leadership group, which Michael is part of, led the assembly this year. Michael’s spoken in front of the school before, but said he still gets nervous when he sees all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barry Morishita leaves provincial politics to focus on municipal development
By Brendan Miller on November 10th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Longtime southern Alberta politician Barry Morishita has announced his resignation as leader of the Alberta Party. Morishita took reins of the Alberta Party in September 2021 after serving as mayor of Brooks in 2016 and as the president of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. He ran under the party’s banner in his riding of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties in Brooks update pair of local ongoing investigations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2023
Brooks RCMP announced updates Thursday for two investigations. The RCMP made an arrest regarding an incident in October of a female falling out of a speeding vehicle. On the night of Oct. 24, witnesses reported a red Cadillac Escalade speeding through a construction zone on Silver Sage Road in Brooks and saw a female falling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looking to continue relief rebate program for vulnerable residents
By Brendan Miller on November 10th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the corporate services committee heard details surrounding the 2024 Fair Entry Program during its meeting Thursday. Councillors are expected to vote on adopting the 2024 Fair Entry Program for a second year next month during council. The rebate program is designed to provide assistance to vulnerable residents struggling with the rising cost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Remembrance Day service and parade schedule
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat will hold its annual Remembrance Day service Saturday. The city and the Esplanade will host the service honouring veterans with a parade to the Cenotaph and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Doors open at the Esplanade at 8:30 a.m. with the service in the main theatre scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The parade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Happenings around the SE Alberta, SW Sask. region
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A collection of briefs from around the southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan region: BOW ISLAND — Franchise fees for utility service in Bow Island are set to double in 2024, according to a notice from Fortis Alberta and Atco. Local access fees are applied to cover the cost of property tax charged to power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service dog and canine studies program at MHC popular for obvious reasons
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College held an open house Wednesday for prospective students to explore programs available. Service dog and canine studies management had a booth with two puppies available to meet people, Denali and Gideon, along with their respective students. On-site program co-ordinator Marissa Jordan explained, “Both of these pups are new this year, they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHHS trio visits N.B. for student leadership conference
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Three leadership students from Crescent Heights High School attended the recent five-day Canadian Student Leadership Association conference in St. John, N.B., the first in-person one since 2019. A transformative, life-changing experience for students and educators alike, the event brings together students from across Canada to collaborate and develop their leadership skills. It was the ... Read More »
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