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Town of Oyen consults students on how to retain its population
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 6th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Principal Jason Duchscherer of South Central High School gave an online presentation to the Prairie Rose Public Schools board last week, notably on consultation with students by the Town of Oyen on population retention. The town is working hard to attract students and other professionals back into Oyen and asked the students what it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Holiday Train back in the Hat after two-year break
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Santa Claus is coming to town this week, and for the first time since 2019, he’ll be riding the rails. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will arrive at the Medicine Hat marshalling yard on Wednesday at about 3 p.m. for a musical show and food bank fundraiser that concludes at about 3:45 p.m. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting Holiday fundraiser Dec. 16
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre is inviting community members to gather ’round for a warm turkey dinner during its Dec. 16 Holiday fundraiser. While the focus of the fundraiser – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – is the festive feast, there will also be door prizes and a 50/50 draw, as well as a visit from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Shelter’s vigil marks 33rd anniversary of Montreal Massacre
By KENDALL KING on December 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is hosting its annual vigil for victims of the Montreal Massacre tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Medicine Hat College’s Centennial Hall. The vigil recognizes the 33rd anniversary of the massacre, in which 14 women at Montreal’s l’École Polytechnique were targeted and killed by an anti-feminist gunman due to their ... Read More »
1 responseNew police chief hired
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2022
Medicine Hat has found its new police chief in acting police chief Alan Murphy. City council members approved the hiring – recommended by the city’s police commission – on Monday night’s council meeting by a 9-0 vote. “I am beyond excited to take on this challenge going into the future and ear this uniform,” Murphy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concert Band Society hosting first Christman concert since 2019
By KENDALL KING on December 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Concert Band Society is inviting Hatters to immerse themselves in the sounds of the Holiday Season during its first in-person Christmas concert since 2019. Titled Christmas, Together Again, the concert will feature an array of music performed by the society’s Andante and Allegro bands. “There’s a variety of songs,” Andante conductor Mark ... Read More »
1 responseBudget talks key on city workforce
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 3rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant One month after the new city budget was presented to council – and two information sessions where members quizzed managers about new spending and new hiring – the proposal moves to debate Monday night. The new process needs to see the budget passed before Jan. 1, with councillors promising amendments potentially over two meetings ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge approves 20 per cent tax hike over four years
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Newspapers LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the four-year operating budget which will result in an annual residential property tax increase of 5.1 per cent. The budget was unanimously recommended to council when it acted as Economic Standing Policy Committee following a week of deliberations. “I think we kind of knew ... Read More »
1 responseHidden Valley scheduled to open Dec. 21, while increased ski club interest has members buzzing
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 3rd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com According to the Hidden Valley Facebook page, the ski hill has a tentative opening day of Dec. 21, weather permitting. Memberships and day tickets will be going on sale next week. Vice president of the Elkwater Ski Club, Pat Desgagnés, said the club is looking forward to the upcoming season and she is pleased ... Read More »
1 responseJob skill, retention issues adding to concerns of labour shortage
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The regional jobless rate sank below 3 per cent in November when the province lost jobs compared to the month before. That is the lowest level in recent memory – 2.9 per cent in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region – compared to 3.3 per cent in October, and 5.5 per cent in November 2021. However, local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author hopes to help Hatters better relationships
By KENDALL KING on December 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Lethbridge author and relationship coach Brent Taylor is hoping to connect with Hatters during his upcoming Medicine Hat book signing, taking place Dec. 10 from 12-4 p.m. at Unlimited Characters book store on Dunmore Road. Author of the 2017 book Hiz and Herz Greatest Need: The Single Biggest Reason Why Marriages Breakdown and How ... Read More »
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