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Alberta tourism on course to break records, provincial government says
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government says Alberta’s tourism sector is expected to continue breaking annual visitor expenditures records this year, according to data collected from the first three quarters of 2024. During the tail end of the pandemic in 2023, the province says it began breaking records in welcoming more visitors by almost 20 per cent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose projected deficit cut by tenfold
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools trustees received positive financial forecasting on Tuesday, as well as approving a trip and a new course, both for next school year. It was predicted that funding from Alberta Education will come in higher than was budgeted – as of February’s financial report, coming in $1,864,000 higher than budgeted due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library hosting video game/karaoke night for teens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News This Friday night the Medicine Hat Public Library is inviting all teenagers to enjoy some video games, take part in crafts and sing a tune on the karaoke machine. The library will set up friendly competitions on its Nintendo Switch, XBOX and Playstation 5 systems, as well as opening up its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundbreaking ceremony for new Catholic school planned for May
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 9th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is considering having the official groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for the new Holy Trinity Academy K-9 school on May 29 to coincide with Catholic Education Day. The May 29 date, which will include an official ribbon cutting and turning of the sod portion, is still tentative as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island emergency extends hours after temporary reduction
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday, the Bow Island Emergency Department will be extending its hours following a temporary change. The department will be open from 7 a.m. every Thursday until 7 a.m. every Monday. Due to the ongoing staffing shortage, they are currently unable to secure regular and consistent coverage during the remainder of the week. During ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark says legal fees reimbursed only fair
By Collin Gallant on April 9th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark is requesting the city cover legal bills she incurred fighting a council decision to sanction her, a defence against a threatened defamation suit from the city manager and her move to unilaterally seek outside legal options. On Monday, Clark introduced a notice of motion asking that her full $76,000 legal bills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta sovereignty groups forced to switch venues for events
By Medicine Hat News on April 9th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Two events to promote Alberta independence and a provincial pension plan have switched venues after organizers say bookings in Medicine Hat and Bow Island were cancelled early this week. Chinook Village in the Hat and the Royal Canadian Legion in Bow Island were both set to host meetings of the “Alberta Prosperity Project” on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy itinerary for ag minister during Washington trip
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation will engage in trade talks today with several U.S. stakeholders during a three-day trip to Washington, D.C. On his Tuesday itinerary, RJ Sigurdson has five meetings with representatives from the National Potato Council, American Soybean Association, American Farm Bureau and the North American Meat Institute,. Additionally, Sigurdson will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Community heroes’ attend annual literacy event at Ross Glen School
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 8th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Fifteen “Community Heroes” from various professions, including the local government, police, fire and local celebrities, hung out with students of Ross Glen School during the third annual literacy event, held in conjunction with Education Week in Alberta. Mayor Linnsie Clarke, as well members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, Fire and Emergency Service, Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local marketing student shares insights from provincial sales competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Business minded post-secondary students from across the province gathered to give their best sales pitches to a panel of judges during an inaugural competition in Calgary held in March. The competition was the first of its kind in Western Canada to showcase the skills of marketing students, who were asked to tackle real-world challenges. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arts for Africa show and sale a rousing success, CARO president says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children is pleased to see that its first foray into art sales has been a marked success. While figures are still being tallied, says president Nancy Cocks, she estimates that proceeds of the April 5 sale will easily be able to “feed all the children in the Teega ... Read More »
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