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MHPL joins Code Red initiative to end period poverty
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is joining five other libraries in the region to provide free menstruation products within the facility as part of the Code Red initiative. Code Red was first introduced April 19 at Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Bassano, Bow Island, Irvine and Gem libraries. The initiative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eyes end to skateboard bylaw
By James Tubb on April 26th, 2022
COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council will consider eliminating the city “Skateboard Bylaw” in May and allowing thrashers some new leeway, in a move to more generally pave the way for e-scooter rentals this summer. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee picked up the issue and heard administrators believe safety concerns ... Read More »
3 responsesHatter receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 23rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A longtime Medicine Hat resident was recently bestowed one of Canada’s highest honours for volunteerism with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Doug Heine, who has called Medicine Hat home for more than 75 years, was awarded the medal in March during a ceremony which also recognized his 50-year service to the city’s Kiwanis Club. ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Foundation thanking Hatters after 25 years
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 23rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com For 25 years, the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation has been working to provide funding and equipment necessary to ensure quality health care remains available to the community. As foundation officials reflect on the past year, they expressed thanks to Hatters for their continued support and excitement for the upcoming fiscal year. “It’s ... Read More »
3 responsesRegional students showcase talents at Kiwanis science fair
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2022
Southeastern Alberta’s brightest young minds showcased their smarts in this year’s Kiwanis Regional Science Fair this month. A Friday release highlighted this year’s winners from the virtual fair, including two Grade 9 students who will compete at the Canada Wide Science Fair in May – Senator Gershaw’s Victoria Rooks and Foremost School’s Britten Kurtzweg. Rooks ... Read More »
1 responseHatters roll up sleeves for Earth Day cleanup
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 23rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Cool weather couldn’t keep Hatters inside this Earth Day as community cleanup efforts took place across the city. Methanex employees and their families began the day by clearing garbage and other debris from the Methanex Bowl and Big Marble Go Centre property, as well as the Methanex plant site. Approximately 75 employees and their ... Read More »
2 responsesCypress County Community Fund launch goes May 26
By Medicine Hat News on April 23rd, 2022
An official launch in honour of the Cypress County Community Fund, operating through the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta, will be held May 26 at Sunrise Park in Dunmore. The launch will allow interested individuals to learn more about the rural fund and meet members of the newly established advisory committee, which includes chair Gerald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wastewater stats show COVID cases up
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Wastewater samples collected by the University of Alberta indicate COVID-19 case numbers in Medicine Hat are rising at a rate greater than many other urban centres across the province. Data shows a relatively steady increase in the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material locally beginning at the end of February until now. On April 14, ... Read More »
1 responseMall hosting family festival
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat Mall will be hosting a family festival Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The festival will feature local businesses and include activities for all ages, such as face painting, Frozen character meet-and-greets, contests and giveaways... Read More »
1 responseGas City Kiwanis hosting Spring Youth Fair on Saturday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s next generation is invited to meet with representatives from community organizations Saturday at the Gas City Kiwanis Centre Society’s Spring Youth Fair. “The idea is that we would like to open up the Kiwanis Centre and give the young people in the community the opportunity to come out and learn a little ... Read More »
1 responseLocal doctor makes blood donation for the 250th time
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat dermatologist Dr. Bill Taylor first donated blood at the age of 19. Now 66 years old, Taylor made his 250th donation April 16 and doesn’t plan on stopping there. “I’ve been donating blood off and on for 47 years,” Taylor told the News. “As long as I’m healthy, I will keep doing ... Read More »
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