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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 »
2 responsesLocal students exposed to several trades through dual-credit program
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A new apprenticeship program is exposing local students to several different trade jobs with a unique approach by providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in several skilled jobs in one dual-credit program. The three-year program, called ‘Introduction to the Trades,’ is held at the Medicine Hat College and provides 16 apprenticeship students from ... Read More »
1 responseTwo-year-old gorilla dies at Calgary Zoo following accident
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2024
The Wilder Institute and Calgary Zoo are regretful to announce the passing of one of their western lowland gorillas on Tuesday afternoon. Eyare, a two-year-old female at the Zoo, was injured when moving between back-of-house spaces, said Colleen Baird, director of animal care, health & welfare. “Her care team and our veterinary staff acted extremely ... Read More »
1 responseProvince and Ottawa partner to add funding for 4-H Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is looking to help bridge the gap between urban and rural youth and show the possibilities of a future in agriculture with the help of 4-H Alberta. In a press conference Tuesday, the province announced it would provide more than $731,000 over the next five years, in partnership with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education approves several motions at public meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Catholic school board trustees held a productive public meeting Tuesday afternoon covering several topics including the new school, an upcoming health and wellness day and division requests for modular classrooms. Holy Trinity Academy Clarification on seating for the new K-9 Catholic school’s theatre was provided by superintendent Dwayne Zarichny, who explained the theatre has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grandparent scam ramping back up again, caution urged by police
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is reporting a resurgence in the “Grandparent Scam” in the southern Alberta area. This scam primarily preys on older people who are likely to be grandparents, and calls pretending to be their grandchild in some form of significant distress, such as a car accident, returning from a foreign country, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff residents gather in remembrance
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Parkside School was overflowing with Redcliff and area residents as they gathered to honour the fallen and those who still fight on for freedom. This year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony began as it has for many years prior, with veterans, RCMP, dignitaries, cadets and scouts gathering outside the Redcliff Legion. After forming up, the march, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches ConnectCare info system for health-care professionals for final time
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this month saw the ninth and final launch of ConnectCare, which allows health-care professionals to access a provincewide clinical information system. Bringing more than 11,000 additional staff and physicians at 155 AHS and AHS-partner sites and locations on board, this launch gives health-care providers more tools to support their patients at a significantly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of Holiday markets coming up to launch you into the spirit of the season
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Early Holiday shoppers will find themselves spoiled for choice on Friday, as three separate Holiday markets will be opening their doors for those in search of the perfect gift. Nov. 15-16 is the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Farmers’ Market Christmas, which is hosted at the Cypress Centre. This year’s hours are noon to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Veterans of every war should stand tall today:’ Medicine Hat honours fallen veterans on Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The gallant sound of the Last Post, played on bugle, blasted throughout Riverside Veterans Memorial Park, followed by two minutes of silence, as hundreds gathered Monday at the Cenotaph to honour Canadian veterans for the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Beginning with the procession of flags and followed by the singing of the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta students getting test results back on pre-COVID track
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Students are slowly but surely closing the gap on pre-pandemic provincial test results, according to the Government of Alberta. The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on the education system, including worse outcomes for students’ learning and social-emotional development. However, Alberta’s Grade 6, 9 and 12 students are continuing to close the gap between pre-pandemic ... Read More »
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