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Online social media presentation highlights how it affects students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com During an hour-long virtual presentation held for parents and caregivers of students, social media expert Madison Cameron told participants that today’s youth are constantly balancing three elements that make up their ‘social cycle’ which can influence how their peers perceive them and how they perceive their peers. Cameron is a youth specialist who works ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province appoints Dr. Lyle Oberg to head up patient experience review of health-care system
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In what it says is an effort to ensure patients have an “integrated, consistent and seamless experience,” Alberta’s government is launching a review of the health-care system. “Albertans expect improved outcomes and performance with a refocused health-care system, which includes being able to access consistent, appropriate and efficient care across multiple sectors,” a release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division board gets school year underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division trustees received a couple presentations during the board’s first public meeting of the school year at the division head office Tuesday night. Our Collective Journey Representatives with Our Collective Journey provided trustees an update on a program that connects students with resilience coaches who help enhance their mental health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters selected to compete at national and world championships events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Six local firefighters are training to compete in two upcoming firefighter competitions that are known to push first responders to their limits through a series of high-intensity tasks that could be encountered during real-life emergencies. Events can include hi-rise stair climbing, hose drags and advances, victim extrication and rescue and forceable entry that must ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex recognized for impeccable rail safety record in 2023
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Methanex has been recognized has a safe shipper by North America’s major railroads for the ninth consecutive year, recording no spills, splashes, accidents or unintended releases while loading 8,000 rail cars in North America last year. The company with substantial manufacturing plants and terminals in Medicine Hat and Louisiana says it was the only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking to fill more than 20 vacant decision-making roles
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Residents have until the end of October to submit applications to sit on a variety of boards, commissions and working groups that offer citizens an opportunity to contribute to community decision making by advising on key policy matters. The Heritage Resource Working Group has the most positions available, seeking to fill eight spots. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Borders are Stupid’ – Historical Society hosting presentation Thursday at the Monarch Theatre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Historical Society of Medicine Hat & District aims to bring in both familiar and new faces looking for a bit of “mental exercise” with its latest guest speaker. The provocatively-titled “Borders are Stupid” will be presented by Dr. Sheila McManus, a professor in the Department of History and Religion at the University of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several organizations partner to host upcoming cultural event with Elder Charlie Fox
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As a collaboration between the Medicine Hat Public Library, MH Interpretive Program, Niitsitapi Kookums Society and White Horse Rider Co, Police Point Park will be hosting an opportunity for a meaningful cultural experience with Elder Charlie Fox. The event, called “Kom Mo Taan: To Recover from Trauma and all it’s Challenges,” will take place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grasslands Naturalists’ meeting tonight touches on ‘scenic geology,’ honouring late members this week
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Grasslands Naturalists will host a keynote address on “the scenic geology of Alberta” at the group’s general meeting tonight, then plans to honour their late president later in the week. Gerry Elhard died suddenly on Aug. 27 at the age of 71. The longtime volunteer will be the subject along with fellow recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police continue firearms related investigation following weekend shooting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com 34-year-old man, with a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest, caused injuries to himself after discharging his firearm during a daytime altercation with police on Saturday and has been secured and transported by EMS to hospital. On Friday police responded to a report for a domestic dispute at a local residence, however the male had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize 11 firearms following noncompliant roadside arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kaden Schenkey has been charged with several firearms and drug related charges after police deployed pepper ball munitions after failure to comply with officers during a vehicle stop last Thursday. Tactical team members were able to safely take Schenkey into custody around 2:20 p.m. Following his arrest officers conducted search warrants at both his ... Read More »
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