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High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Tire takes over Bed Bath and Beyond lease, will put in Mark’s
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 3rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canadian Tire plans to set up a new Mark’s Work Warehouse outlet in Medicine Hat apart from but near its main southside location. The company announced the plan Tuesday as part of a general announcement that it would take over 10 leases across the country from home retailer Bed Bath and Beyond, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple fire bans take hold around Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Fire risk is rising in the southeast and across the province as temperatures rise this week. Areas around Alberta’s two major cities are under fire restrictions as grass fires flare up near Calgary and Edmonton. Three counties near Calgary as well as the City of Airdrie issued fire advisory notices during the first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man going for round two on Bachelor in Paradise Canada
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Redcliff native Joey Kirchner is continuing his search for love on the second season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada, which premieres May 8 on CityTV. Kirchner made his national television debut in 2021 on the show’s first season, in which 26 singles gathered on a Canadian beach to explore new relationships in the hopes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Medicine Hat will rise by 3.9%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax hikes in Medicine Hat will be less than expected and with more money to cut into an operating deficit after council approved rates on Monday night. Last December council approved a budget calling for a 4 per cent general increase this year to municipal tax bills, but with new construction coming in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS looking for smokers, ex-smokers for active, healthy living program
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Alberta Health Services is inviting individuals who currently use, are looking to quit or have recently quit tobacco to take part in an eight-week active, healthy living program. Running from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday between May 17 to June 5 at Big Marble Go Centre’s walking track, the Find Your Stride program is designed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optimal Learning Coaches helping teachers and students find ways to succeed in the classroom
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com An Optimal Learning Coaches team working in classrooms within the Medicine Hat Public School Division told the board of trustees this week how it was achieving success through a focus on teacher clarity. Joining in the presentation were teachers and administrators from across the division who gave their perspective on how the OLC team, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir hosting From Sea to Sea to Sea on May 17
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir is inviting Hatters to its May 17 concert titled From Sea to Sea to Sea. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, will feature nautical music from across Canada, as well as other regions of the world. Choir director Justine Wilks will be leading the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More explosives testing at Suffield
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CFB Suffield has issued a second release in two weeks warning nearby residents about explosives testing. The Defence Research and Development Canada branch says destructive testing will take place between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, with the resulting noise likely to be heard in the Crown Village of Ralston, Hamlet of Suffield and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local psychiatric care options dwindling
By KENDALL KING on May 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The number of psychiatrists practising has dropped in Medicine Hat with the closure of one private practice, despite demand for services continuing to grow. Patients of Dr. Shafiq Khan were notified via a letter sent April 18 that his practice was closed as of that date and they had been discharged from his care. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nail Trim Fundraiser will go to local branch of Animal Food Bank
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Animal Food Bank and Cypress View Veterinary Clinic are teaming up to support local pets and pet owners in need, and are inviting community members to join in during the upcoming Nail Trim Fundraiser. During the fundraiser, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Cypress View Veterinary Clinic is welcoming Hatters to bring their dogs and cats for ... Read More »
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