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Hatter working to train Ukraine chaplains on trauma release
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The European Union, governments and NGOs are currently working together with professionals to provide immediate support for soldiers in Ukraine. Ernie Wouters, a clinical traumatologist, was recently on a weeklong trip as a trauma subject matter expert adviser to the group. The government has come to the church and asked for help and now ... Read More »
1 responseDespite their own contract with RCMP, Redcliff mayor glad to see UCP shelve police force plans for now
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The UCP’s initiative to start a provincial police force that would replace the RCMP in certain rural locations will continue to undergo review. Either way, Medicine Hat and Redcliff will not be greatly affected by this action. “I’m glad that they’re taking a break on it,” says Redcliff Mayor Dwight Kilpatrick. “I think leveller ... Read More »
1 responseCity releases energy commodity rates for August
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat has released its energy commodity rates for the month of August. The city announced the new figures in a Tuesday release, with default regulated rates for natural gas and electricity seeing rises from last month. The natural gas RRO is now set at $3.215 per gigajoule, up from $2.448 last ... Read More »
1 responseMHPSD offers fewer new contracts than outgoing teachers due to funding constraints
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com After receiving an anonymous email claiming Medicine Hat Public Schools had not offered an extended contract to any probationary teachers for the coming school year the News reached out to the division. MHPSD says it will be teaching approximately 7,000 students during 2023-24, and in fact had five teachers move from a probationary contract ... Read More »
1 responseCycle Across Canada rolls through the Hat
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The increased drive for mental health awareness is going out for a new ride. Child psychologist Alex DiGiacomo will pass through Medicine Hat today as part of her 40-day, 7,000 km Cycle Across Canada challenge. She began her trek in Vancouver and expects to complete in New Brunswick or Halifax. The choice of cross-country ... Read More »
1 responseWalsh Welcome Centre booming with visitors this summer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Both Easton Nugent and Emily Haukeness worked at the Walsh Welcome Centre for the summer of 2022 and returned for this season. “It’s great,” said Nugent. “We’ve been really busy this summer. Lots of happy people coming through telling us they are glad we are open.” Numbers are up significantly from last year, double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preserving stories of Indigenous history
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Reburial Projects Team held a panel on Wednesday which gave an opportunity to show what they were about and for Elders, Knowledge Keepers and members of the local Indigenous and non-Indigenous community to tell their stories regarding Indigenous history. Attendants were given the chance to hear about burial discoveries and efforts ... Read More »
1 responseFilm on Monarch Theatre history complete
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Your Cinema Needs You, a documentary about the Monarch Theatre, is now complete. Creator of the film, Luke Fandrich of Editing Luke, is hoping the film will preview at the Monarch, which has been closed since 2021. “Now it’s about figuring out release and getting it out there. We wanted to show it at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former alderman John Hamill remembered as ‘larger than life’
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The City of Medicine Hat mourns the death of longtime former alderman John Hamill who died Tuesday night. Flags at all city facilities will be lowered to half mast for the next seven days in memory for the 84-year-old who served as an alderman from 1992-1998 and again from 2001-2013. “The passing of our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor to sign proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark will sign a proclamation on Aug. 30 in support of Aug. 31 being declared International Overdose Awareness Day in Medicine Hat. On Aug. 31, a free BBQ will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the Medicine Hat Public Library courtyard to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day with the themes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bark in the Park invites community canines to Mavs game on Friday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com On Friday evening, when the Medicine Hat Mavericks take on the Regina Red Sox at Athletic Park, four-legged friends will accompany fans for the second annual Bark in the Park. The event is sponsored by All Dogs Great and Small, a local dog daycare and training company. “Last year was very successful, with the ... Read More »
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