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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 »
Be the first to comment!Community Chorus concert to celebrate Canada with tribute to the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Medicine Hat Community Chorus is inviting Hatters to join in a celebration of Canada, with special tribute to Medicine Hat, during its All the Way Home concert. Taking place Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, the concert will feature an array of English and French songs written by Canadian musicians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City accepting nominations for various civic awards
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat is looking to recognize Hatters who have made remarkable contributions to the community or, through their achievements, have generated interest in it, through a variety of civic awards. The city is calling for nominations for its 2023 Community Spirit Awards, Awards of Excellence and Awards of Achievement between now and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for upcoming Police Officer Cadet Training Program
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
From now until June 1, Medicine Hat Police Service is accepting applications for the 20-week Police Officer Cadet Training Program, set to be held in the Hat in early 2024. The Lethbridge College-accredited training program will prepare cadets to become police constables – a position MHPS is currently looking to hire for. Applicants must be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC exploring benefits of outdoor learning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is taking part in a collaborative four-year research project called The Outdoor Pedagogy ECE (early childhood education) Faculty Research Project. The project is being led by Okanagan College’s Beverlie Dietze. Ten colleges across Canada, including two others in Alberta, are involved. MHC’s early learning and childcare instructor Jennifer Usher said, “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Internet, cellphone upgrades coming to several southwest Sask. communities
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Several communities in southwest Saskatchewan are in store for faster internet service and cellphone coverage upgrades in the latest round of announcements from Sasktel. A further phase to the Crown Corporations include Eatonia, Cabri, Eastend, Kyle and Pontiex as Phase 6 of the $200-million Rural Fibre Initiative. That could be completed by March 2025, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming fossil shop will open portal to prehistoric times
By KENDALL KING on April 19th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Daniel O’Laney is sharing his passion for paleontology and fossil collection with southern Albertans of all ages, and hopes his endeavours will spark interest in others. Having grown up in southern Alberta, O’Laney has always been fascinated by the region’s pre-historic history and found enjoyment in collecting fossils. But only recently did he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Near victim of ‘grandparent scam’ shares their close-call story
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At its recent spring general meeting, a member of the Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association told a story of getting caught up in a grandparent scam, thankfully catching on to the hustle before handing over more than $9,000. The member, who began teaching in 1967 and has a background in theatre, started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Curling Club needs swift financial aid
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Medicine Curling Club is seeking the city’s financial help to get repairs at the 66-year-old build underway and prevent a multi-year suspension of curling in the city, according to club officials. MHCC didn’t operate this winter after line breaks last October closed it down and, now, with a plan to address building problems, ... Read More »
1 responseCeci in town as NDP candidates open campaign office
By KENDALL KING on April 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local NDP candidates Gwendoline Dirk, vying for Brooks-Medicine Hat, and Cathy Hogg, vying for Cypress-Medicine Hat, celebrated their joint campaign office opening Monday, following a full weekend of campaign activities. The pair hosted NDP Municipal Affairs critic Joe Ceci for the official opening of their campaign office, located at 210-1310 Kingsway Ave. in Medicine ... Read More »
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