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Cactus Rose Quilters warming hearts for years
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com For more than 15 years, members of the Cactus Rose Quilters’ Guild have been providing comfort quilts to individuals in need, both locally and beyond. Each year, the guild – comprised of Medicine Hat and area quilters and sewers – donates approximately 100 handmade quilts to individuals impacted by natural disasters, house fires, illness, ... Read More »
2 responsesAdaptive golf and cycling available in June
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 26th, 2022
Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation is dusting off the clubs and breaking out the bikes this June. The MHASR is offering adaptive golf and cycling programs and groups as the summer weather comes in full effect. On June 7 the MHASR adaptive goal program will be held at the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course. The ... Read More »
4 responsesSchuler Centennial organizers need help
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2022
The Schuler Centennial celebration’s organizing committee is reaching out to the public in search of volunteers. A “last call” meeting will be held at the Schuler Curling Rink on June 1 at 7:30 p.m., with more volunteers needed to assist in organizing the hamlet’s 2023 centennial festivities. Those unable to attend but interested in volunteering ... Read More »
1 responsePolice chief Worden resigned over investigation: report
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Global News report released Wednesday says former Medicine Hat chief of police, Mike Worden, resigned following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship he had while acting as chief. Medicine Hat Police Services announced Worden’s immediate resignation Monday, with Worden citing “personal and family reasons” as the motivation behind his departure. Worden became ... Read More »
1 responseStrathmore man facing several charges for gun club robbery
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022
A 21-year-old Strathmore man is in custody and facing charges relating to the May 5 break and enter and robbery of a Dunmore gun club, Strathmore RCMP report. Josh Munroe of Strathmore, was arrested May 12 following a collaborative investigation by Redcliff and Strathmore RCMP. Redcliff RCMP requested assistance in locating Munroe, a then suspect ... Read More »
1 responseCrestwood teacher honoured for academic excellence while at MHC
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022
An MHC alumni is belatedly being recognized for excellence in her field of study with the 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Social Studies Education Student Award. First-year teacher Amber Kornelson was cheered on by her students as she accepted the award May 12. Kornelson, now a Grade 3-4 social studies teacher at Crestwood School, won the award ... Read More »
8 responsesMHPSD balances budget, OKs education plan
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The focus was on enrolment as Medicine Hat Public School Division board trustees unanimously approved the division’s 2022-23 budget and plan Tuesday. Declining enrolment offset increases in funding from the provincial government, resulting in a balanced budget, MHPSD superintendent Mark Davidson says. “We’ve long known we are entering a period of declining enrolment, based ... Read More »
1 responseHatter off to Skills Canada National Competition
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022
Hatter Spencer Mann is getting ready for the upcoming Skills Canada National Competition being held in Vancouver this Thursday to Saturday. Mann is a steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice at Boomers Services and in his second-year of study at Medicine Hat College. Mann took part in Skills Canada’s provincial competition earlier this month, where he placed first for ... Read More »
5 responsesAvian flu confirmed in Cypress County
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Avian influenza has been detected at a Cypress County property, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed. The agency has not provided numbers of birds infected, but described the flock as ‘small.’ The property is classified as ‘non-poultry.’ “We had communication last week between the affected landowner and Cypress County, advising us there might have ... Read More »
6 responsesWorden resigns: Chief of MHPS stepping down effective immediately
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Services chief of police, Mike Worden, has stepped down from his role for personal reasons, MHPS released Monday. Worden became chief of police in January 2021, taking over for former chief, now city councillor, Andy McGrogan. A statement from Worden reads, “After great consideration, I have made the difficult decision to retire ... Read More »
12 responsesHatter hoping book provides strength to those dealing with infertility and adoption
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Valerie Fraser is sharing her experiences with infertility, in vitro fertilization and adoption in a newly released book, with the hopes it will provide strength and reassurance to others facing similar situations. Fraser is one of eight women featured in the book From the Ashes; She is Ignited, which launched May 18. The ... Read More »
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