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City’s Truth and Reconciliation report unveiled
By Scott Schmidt on October 25th, 2022
Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com A final report on how the City of Medicine Hat can meet recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls for staff training, a new advisory board, standard observance of Indigenous culture and developing a system to care for local historical sites. “No one at this table was responsible for the residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Sport and Event Council hosting leaders meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2022
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council are hosting their fall sport and event leaders meeting this week. The MH sport and event council’s annual meeting is set for Thursday night at the Medicine Hat Public Library and will run from 7-8 p.m. “We have heard from local organizations that enrolment has been down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Byelection campaigns heat up with two weeks left
By KENDALL KING on October 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will be a battle ground this week as Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA byelection candidates announce plans to campaign in the city. Premier Danielle Smith is set to make her first return to the region since announcing her candidacy Oct. 8. Smith’s campaign manager Alexandra Carlisle told the News on Monday that Smith will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC hosting grand opening today for its Health, Wellness and Athletics Expansion
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Health, Wellness, and Athletics Expansion at Medicine Hat College has been open and available to students since the beginning of term, but today, Oct. 25, is the grand opening from 1-3 p.m. The extension is designed to be the cultural hub of the campus and features an expanded fitness centre, more learning spaces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City again looks to unload Monarch Theatre
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 25th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is reopening the issue of Monarch Theatre to another round of proposals after talks this fall with an unnamed party broke off. That was outlined at Monday’s public services committee meeting, where council members said they are hopeful a new owner can be found, but also outlined that an historic designation protects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Test your quick horror skills with the Terrifying Tiny Tales Contest
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2022
This Halloween the News is serving up tricks and treats with its Terrifying Tiny Tales Contest. All you have to do is submit an original scary story to newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 for a chance to have your story featured in the Oct. 29 issue of the News. Now here’s the trick: Stories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show must go on at McCoy as bid for theatre continues
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Theatre students at Monsignor McCoy High School use an average sized classroom to put their production together each year. The room is packed with technical equipment, a piano, a small stage, props here and there and students everywhere. This year, the students are putting on a production of Something Rotten. Nathan Seto, technical director, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dirk denounces post-secondary cuts, promises new direction
By KENDALL KING on October 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com NDP candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat Gwendoline Dirk turned her campaign’s attention toward post-secondary students on Monday. A former teacher and professor of Adult Development at Medicine Hat College, Dirk returned to MHC’s campus Monday to speak on her belief that investment in advanced education yields long-term economic returns for the region. And to denounce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor’s professional conduct hearing verdict will take a while
By KENDALL KING on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A professional conduct hearing for a Medicine Hat doctor accused of sexual assault concluded Friday, however it could be several weeks to months before a verdict is announced. Dr. Ian Gebhardt, a family physician operating in Medicine Hat since 2007, stood before an Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons hearing tribunal this week regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, CFSEA team up for a 13-week kindness campaign
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat and Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta are teaming up to spread kindness with a 13-week public campaign. The Spread Kindness YXH campaign launches Nov. 13, which is World Kindness Day, and runs through Feb. 17, 2023 which is National Random Act of Kindness Day. In the time between those dates, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board adds another Grade 1 teacher; among 15 news hires this year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees have made a motion to hire another Grade 1 teacher for St. Patrick’s School due to high student numbers in each of the three classes. Deputy superintendent Chuck Hellman said, “We had the ad out the next day. It was in for less than a week and ... Read More »
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