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Hundreds of local federal workers picket

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant About 460 federal government workers in Medicine Hat and CFB Suffield went on the picket lines in the city on Wednesday, the day after contract talks between their unions and the federal government broke off. About 155,000 workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada are seeking a new contract after two years ... Read More »

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Birding field trip Saturday hosted by Grasslands Naturalists at various southeast Alberta spots

By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2023

On Saturday, a half-day birding field trip led by Phil Horsch, president of Grasslands Naturalists, is taking place. The plan is to visit Echo Dale Park and Rattlesnake Reservoir. Golden Sheaf Park, Sauder Reservoir and Murray Lake are also possible sites the field trip will visit depending on time and weather permitting. The goal of ... Read More »

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Steps for Life walk raising awareness on workplace tragedies

By KENDALL KING on April 20th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Hatters are gathering to raise awareness of fatal or life-altering workplace tragedies and show support for local individuals and families affected at the upcoming Steps for Life fundraiser walk, being held at Medicine Hat College on May 6. Last held in Medicine Hat in 2015, the five-kilometre walk provides community members an opportunity to ... Read More »

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Boiler breakdown forces closure of Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 20th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A boiler breakdown at Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre has closed that facility this week, months before the equipment was already scheduled to be replaced. The closure could last three weeks, according to department officials, who are in the process of rescheduling swim lessons and adding additional times at Big Marble Go Centre. Passes ... Read More »

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Numerous ways to enjoy Earth Day available in Medicine Hat

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by taking part in one of the many things going on in Medicine Hat. The City of Medicine Hat parks and recreation department is holding its annual spring cleanup from 9 a.m. until noon on the east side of the office building at 88 Kipling Street, beside the ... Read More »

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Applications for the 2023 FE Taylor Scholarship open

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Supporting women in education, the Philanthropic Education Organization has numerous scholarships it awards each year. The Florence E. Taylor Charitable Foundation Scholarship, worth $1,000, is awarded each year to students in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The local PEO chapter recently held an informal social to attract new members. Jan Dynes, corresponding secretary, said, “All of ... Read More »

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Off-grid community zapped by county councillors

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 19th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal by doctors to create a “green” county subdivision centred around a new medical clinic south of Medicine Hat city limits has been rejected by Cypress County council, but the plan could be moved and repurposed further into the countryside, according to the applicant. Dr. Adriaan Kriel owns land one mile south of ... Read More »

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Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre launches updated online research tool

By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023

Medicine Hat’s Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre has launched an updated version of its online research tool, titled the Collections Online Catalogue. The updated Collections Online Catalogue, which houses digital information about Esplanade collections, artifacts, artwork and archival records, has several new features, as well as a revamped interface. Esplanade archivist Philip Pype says the ... Read More »

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Veiner Centre Euchre Club results for March

By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023

Medicine Hat News Submitted results from the Veiner Centre Euchre Club for the month of March. March 2 1. Dalton Olson 2. Gerry Roseberry and Ruthmary Hollis 3. Lena Dumoulin and Al Guscott March 6 1. Kathy King 2. Monika Evans and Dennis Smith 3. Dalton Olson and George Evans March 9 1. George Evans ... Read More »

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Applications open for upcoming Police Officer Cadet Training Program

By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023

From now until June 1, Medicine Hat Police Service is accepting applications for the 20-week Police Officer Cadet Training Program, set to be held in the Hat in early 2024. The Lethbridge College-accredited training program will prepare cadets to become police constables – a position MHPS is currently looking to hire for. Applicants must be ... Read More »

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MHC exploring benefits of outdoor learning

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is taking part in a collaborative four-year research project called The Outdoor Pedagogy ECE (early childhood education) Faculty Research Project. The project is being led by Okanagan College’s Beverlie Dietze. Ten colleges across Canada, including two others in Alberta, are involved. MHC’s early learning and childcare instructor Jennifer Usher said, “We’re ... Read More »

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