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City to hire inclusion co-ordinator
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall will hire a community inclusion co-ordinator to advance the city’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts, five months after the position was bandied about in budget talks and a final decision was left to top administrators. On Monday, council approved the salary and office budget for the position at $133,200, by a 6-2 vote ... Read More »
1 responseSPCA highlights importance of volunteers
By KENDALL KING on April 20th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn As Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Medicine Hat SPCA is highlighting the impact volunteers have in their organization, and inviting community members to consider volunteering. SPCA staff invited the News to the organization’s shelter building Wednesday, to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities at the building, and experience what volunteers do first-hand. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter in custody facing weapons charges after police execute warrant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local man is in custody after Medicine Hat Police allege he was in possession of a sawed off shotgun when he was stopped on an arrest warrant Tuesday. Police say the Medicine Hat resident also had stolen property in a bag with the restricted weapon as well as identity documents and credit card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds of local federal workers picket
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant About 460 federal government workers in Medicine Hat and CFB Suffield went on the picket lines in the city on Wednesday, the day after contract talks between their unions and the federal government broke off. About 155,000 workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada are seeking a new contract after two years ... Read More »
1 responseBirding field trip Saturday hosted by Grasslands Naturalists at various southeast Alberta spots
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2023
On Saturday, a half-day birding field trip led by Phil Horsch, president of Grasslands Naturalists, is taking place. The plan is to visit Echo Dale Park and Rattlesnake Reservoir. Golden Sheaf Park, Sauder Reservoir and Murray Lake are also possible sites the field trip will visit depending on time and weather permitting. The goal of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steps for Life walk raising awareness on workplace tragedies
By KENDALL KING on April 20th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Hatters are gathering to raise awareness of fatal or life-altering workplace tragedies and show support for local individuals and families affected at the upcoming Steps for Life fundraiser walk, being held at Medicine Hat College on May 6. Last held in Medicine Hat in 2015, the five-kilometre walk provides community members an opportunity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose Public Schools create new student awards as part of ‘kindling hearts’
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools trustee Shauna VanderSpruit this week unveiled new awards to the board, created as part of kindling hearts, one of the three pillars of learning within the division. There will be two recipients per school of the Grade 9 Leadership Award, with $100 given to each. A maximum of two awards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boiler breakdown forces closure of Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A boiler breakdown at Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre has closed that facility this week, months before the equipment was already scheduled to be replaced. The closure could last three weeks, according to department officials, who are in the process of rescheduling swim lessons and adding additional times at Big Marble Go Centre. Passes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous ways to enjoy Earth Day available in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by taking part in one of the many things going on in Medicine Hat. The City of Medicine Hat parks and recreation department is holding its annual spring cleanup from 9 a.m. until noon on the east side of the office building at 88 Kipling Street, beside the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off-grid community zapped by county councillors
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 19th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal by doctors to create a “green” county subdivision centred around a new medical clinic south of Medicine Hat city limits has been rejected by Cypress County council, but the plan could be moved and repurposed further into the countryside, according to the applicant. Dr. Adriaan Kriel owns land one mile south of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre launches updated online research tool
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre has launched an updated version of its online research tool, titled the Collections Online Catalogue. The updated Collections Online Catalogue, which houses digital information about Esplanade collections, artifacts, artwork and archival records, has several new features, as well as a revamped interface. Esplanade archivist Philip Pype says the ... Read More »
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