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PRPS drone program connecting kids to a booming industry
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public School trustees were given an update Tuesday on the division’s drone program as it soars into a fourth year. The program began during the initial steps of the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy, with a call from Medicine Hat College asking if PRPS would consider a partnership. Since the however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County’s new peace officer excited for the expansive opportunity
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Peace officer Jason Schreiber is settling in for what he plans to be a long career helping to keep Cypress County running smoothly. Born and raised in the Medicine Hat area, Schreiber says he’s stayed in the region his whole life. After 17 years as a journeyman auto-body technician however, he decided it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP, CUPE at arms over strikes; gov’t says fear tactics used in the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province’s finance and education ministers released a joint statement claiming CUPE National is interfering with local negotiations between school boards and local union chapters, citing an agreement between the Medicine Hat Public School Division and Local 829. Finance Minister Nate Horner and Education Minister Demertrio Nicolaides said in a statement, “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brier Park Road Hill to close for ice build-up removal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
City crews will temporarily close a section of Brier Park Road Hill to remove ice build-up. Starting today, Brier Park Road Hill will be closed from between Third Street NW and 12 Street NW as crews look to remove the ice that has built up on the street. The intersections of each roadway will remain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albertans encouraged to take advantage of Family Day any which way they can
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Family Day coming up quickly, Alberta Blue Cross and Communities ChooseWell are offering some ideas as to how to spend this coming Monday with loved ones. “As we celebrate Family Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to get active and create lasting memories together,” says Matt Leung, program manager, Alberta Recreation & Parks Association. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No decision on policing committee by province’s March 1 deadline, Redcliff says
By Collin Gallant on February 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Municipalities in the southeast are still considering how they will fit into new committee systems set up by the province to engage RCMP on local and regional policing. The Alberta Ministry of Public Safety also says a deadline of March 1 might pass before towns decide on their representation and the system is in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red carpet rolls outs for annual Night to Shine Valentine’s Day prom for special needs individuals
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 11th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Under the spotlight and surrounded by hundreds of cheering fans, members of the city’s special needs community attended a lavish affair last Friday evening that included a red-carpet introduction, limo ride and dance. More than 80 VIPs were invited to attend the third annual Night to Shine prom-style event that is organized by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better than normal snow helping to ease soil moisture concerns
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Above average snowfall and snow pack in southeast Alberta this winter has improved soil moisture outlook, according to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Forecasters warn however, that since late mid-winter is typically among the driest months of the year, the boost from slightly above normal precipitation is relative. Longer term, large portions of Cypress County, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter funding ask could push $3M
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A request for City Hall to contribute cash toward redeveloping the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter could be worth $2.85 million, a council committee heard Monday. It will be the first such request from a community group to be considered under a newly development protocol that could award up to one-third of the capital costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman wins $500,000 on Daily Grand lotto
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
Medicine Hat resident Janice Adams said the first thing she got with her Daily Grand winnings was a new vacuum. The winning ticket was drawn Nov. 14 of last year, earning Adams a total of $500,000, which she initially believed to be a mistake. “I checked (the ticket) on the app a couple of times, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op teaming up for mental health support with annual paper heart campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com South Country Co-op has joined forces with four sister organizations to put work into improving the mental wellness of the communities they serve. Communities in Mind, in support of the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta, is a “movement towards impacting positive change and bringing much needed mental health support to those who need it ... Read More »
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